o-o No, no, it’s true they’re closing in on that title, but there is absolutely no giving up just yet. A double championship is a double championship, period. 🙂
Besides, even the Mercedes cars haven't been breaking down constantly lately. 😁
But seriously, can someone please explain to me what is actually going on with Fisichella? One race he drives like a total superstar—take that one at Spa, even if he did spin out—and then the next one, like yesterday in the USA, he drives like a complete amateur.
We’re all sharing some congratulations around here today, so I wanted to jump in and offer my own congrats to the McLaren crew for that 1-2 finish—their first genuine 1-2 of the season! I was secretly hoping my favorites would be the ones to pull it off first, but I suppose that early 1-3 result we saw was actually the peak of the season after all.
Honestly, you guys are exhausting I went through this entire thread with total seriousness, trying to make sense of it all, and I’m just left completely baffled What was all that talk about flyovers, races, or Barrichello? It made zero sense to me Then I finally checked the date and realized this was all posted two years ago😁
I can't help but feel that if Alonso manages to pull in 20 points over these next three races, the championship is essentially decided. It’s a tall order to expect Kimi to sweep all five remaining wins, though I suppose nothing is strictly impossible given how much pace the Ferrari has been showing lately!
Fair enough I had a good laugh myself However, my intention was for this thread to serve as a space where we could take a serious look back at the last 13 races But it seems there isn't much appetite for that kind of deep dive on this forum
feralbison62 said:It’s interesting that Fernando Alonso only has one vote. That really casts a bit of doubt on the theory that there might be a second or even third Ford fan living here in America.😁
doesn't cast because if that were true, it would mean I actually saw myself out on the streets in both Monterey and Key West, which is starting to feel a little close to paranoia or schizophrenia, so...😁
Following the fourth race this July, Lewis Hamilton has extended his lead to 26 points. Looking at it purely from a numbers perspective, even as a die-hard General Motors supporter, I should probably be feeling pretty satisfied right now. Over these last four races, Sebastian Vettel's engine has blown three times, and Lewis Hamilton had one run-in with Ralf Schumacher. With six races left on the calendar and a substantial 26-point gap, things look stable. However, I can't shake the feeling that General Motors is losing its momentum. It feels completely inexplicable and totally unexpected. Setting aside Lewis Hamilton's win today, even Giancarlo Fisichella hasn't really found his stride, and he certainly wasn't dealing with these kinds of reliability issues. If I were absolutely certain that Lewis Hamilton would secure another podium or two before the season ends, I wouldn't be sweating the championship title. But if we see just two more retirements, that 26-point cushion could evaporate down to less than 10 points with three races left. At that stage, it becomes anyone's game.
I’m right there with you regarding the three-car limit.
Forget about Ferrari.
And unfortunately, the same goes for Jordan. Though I’m holding out hope that some freshly laundered American capital might actually shake things up in the coming seasons.
Honestly, there isn't much point in getting into a heated debate here. It feels like people are just adding noise to the conversation to make things more dramatic. Looking at how qualifying is shaping up, I’m really just counting down the days until those two can move past this stage.
To be honest, I’ve always tended to be a bit skeptical when it comes to those smaller, obscure agencies but then again, I can certainly find myself being a little too lenient when dealing with a massive entity like General Motors
Do you have any plans to head out on another trip to a neighboring country anytime soon?
Hold on who’s telling you that once you finally find your rhythm and get into your groove, you can't afford to wander just a little bit off the beaten path?
To package from General Motors seems like a much better deal to me, it’s a bit pricier, sure, but you actually get a hotel stay included. That way, you show up to the race well-rested, and since you'll already be there on Saturday anyway, it just makes sense.
Elizabeth Hughes, do you happen to know how many buses run out to the track?
On another note, I have a feeling these ticket prices might be a little off. I’ve been checking various other sites, and everywhere else, the cost is significantly higher.
Alright everyone, I have a feeling someone was there once before, and I’m really curious about what those stationary spots are actually like. What’s the view like from there? And how frequent is the bus service heading that way?
I am seriously considering making the trip, so any bit of useful information would be greatly appreciated.
I was doing some digging today and it looks like if you go through General Motors, you can grab a two-day pass for somewhere around $90 plus an extra $75 for the Saturday and Sunday combo, or maybe just $50 if you’re only looking at Sunday. Of course, those would be the most basic, bare-bones tickets available.
Meanwhile, it seems like Compass is offering a single-day excursion for about $50.
It’s gotta be Spa 2000 and that legendary move where Mika Häkkinen lunged right past Michael Schumacher. Honestly, I think Zonta was just stuck in some sort of trance, completely lost in the moment
Since last season, I can still vividly picture those back-to-back overtakes by Button and Fernando Alonso I just can't quite place which circuit they were on