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Arthur Flores2 said:There is a certain piece of information that carries significant weight...
Once the Pope makes his visit to Moscow, and upon his return from that trip, we can expect conflicts to erupt, at which point Russia will launch an all-out assault against all sides...
This stems from the Marian apparitions in Garabandal, revelations that have been regarded as both authentic and vital by various Popes and even Padre Pio...
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stormybadger8 said:Perhaps you should try visualizing the situation for a moment...
Given the sheer chaos of the conditions—with the rain falling, the track drying out, and those endless red flags and safety cars popping up—one could argue that Vettel scoring points in that absolute disaster of a Mercedes-Benz car was quite an achievement in its own right...
Comparing your praise to my view would be effectively the same as me praising Vettel's result in that specific race...
Because, when you think about it, achieving anything at all in such a subpar vehicle is indeed a significant feat...
However, one must also acknowledge the reality that this outcome wasn't solely down to the driver's skill, but rather a massive confluence of circumstances, especially since Rick essentially ruined the race for both himself and Sainz, while Mick ended up wrecking things for both himself and Alonso...
Consequently, Vettel essentially gained four positions through luck alone, and by some miracle, he even managed to leapfrog Magnussen.
So, there he is in 8th place, though if those drivers ahead hadn't collided, he likely would have finished 12th or perhaps 13th...
Which, quite frankly, would have been completely inconsequential, and I doubt anyone would have even noticed...
stormybadger8 said:What kind of achievements are we even talking about here?
When you possess by far the fastest car on the grid—a machine that essentially sweeps aside the competition whether it's because Rick is struggling or just making his own mistakes—and then, oh look, what a miracle, you manage to win 🙂
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Honestly, glorifying this is quite similar to how people worship Hamilton; after all, he managed to land on the podium in every single race (that he actually finished) during that 2014 season behind that beast of a Mercedes-Benz. 🙂
It is far from being the case that Max isn't a talented driver, truly, but when you celebrate something that at least 30% of the drivers on the grid could likely achieve given that specific car, does it really warrant those grand titles like "greatest of all time" or "best ever" or whatever else people blather on about?
Roger Wright94 said:And how many sprint races have actually been held throughout history?
It isn't exactly a massive achievement worth shouting from the rooftops.
Winning all those milestones without even having a sprint involved is a category that was established ages ago, and frankly, it is quite impressive because it doesn't happen very often.
However, I would be hesitant to throw around the term "first in history" for something that has only occurred a handful of times. In my humble opinion, anyway.
What I find much more fascinating is the detail that this marks the first time since 1979 that two different drivers have managed to secure a Grand slam within the same season.
stormybadger8 said:Bla-bla...
It is nothing more than pure nonsense, quite similar to that old madness from years ago when they tried implementing double points for the season finale.
There is absolutely no logical justification for why Imola should carry more weight than any other standard race on the calendar.
Ultimately, it feels like a farce that will eventually be discarded once people realize how unnatural and nonsensical the whole concept truly is.
cosmicmoose2 said:Have you ever considered sitting down to write him a fan letter? If you haven't done so yet, perhaps it is something you truly ought to consider. 😁
Roger Wright94 said:In my humble opinion, this whole "greatest" category isn't really practical for daily conversation.
First, one has to grapple with how we even define what "greatest" means, and then there is the secondary question of who actually deserves such a heavy title.
I can certainly empathize with someone being enthusiastic about a driver, but what exactly did Max do at Imola that was so spectacular?
He won a race driving a dominant car; essentially, he just had to beat his own teammate.
stormybadger8 said:A total circus orchestrated by the FIA 🤦
Honestly, what kind of nonsense is this where suddenly one specific race carries significantly more weight than others? It feels strikingly similar to those old stunts Bernie used to pull back in the day with those double points schemes at the final race...🙄>
If this season ends up being decided by just a single point or two, wouldn't it be devastating if this whole absurdity makes the entire championship look irregular, simply due to the sheer incompetence displayed by the FIA?
Roger Wright94 said:What exactly is the secret behind the Red Bull acceleration?
Did they roll out some kind of upgrade, or perhaps finally shed those 8 kg they were talking about?
The performance we saw in Imola was undeniably faster, though I find myself wondering if it was merely due to local factors—perhaps the track conditions or the weather—or if they actually made physical changes to the car? It feels like something significant happened, given how constantly they tinker with things.
Arthur Flores2 said:That is precisely how it feels to me...
While I certainly don't find myself siding with Russia, nor am I even particularly close to their position, it seems that simply failing to align oneself perfectly with the rest of the crowd over there is enough to get you branded with the stigma of being a Russian sympathizer, at which point one can all but say goodbye to any semblance of free speech...
In truth, I suspect there is a certain trepidation regarding me, perhaps because they are well aware that a decade ago, I was already warning that this war would come to pass, given that it was foretold in the Mariana Trench revelations; now that they see those predictions beginning to manifest, they fear what I might write concerning what follows next...
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cosmicmoose2 said:If you aren't actually a fan, then your analysis of the race is surprisingly lacking for someone who claims to have followed NASCAR for such a long time.
Yesterday during the sprint, Charles Leclerc held his position, but he wasn't truly in control of the race. If we look back at races from 2022 where Charles Leclerc actually dictated the pace, such as those in the United Arab Emirates and Australia, he drove exactly what was required to keep Max out of NASCAR range. In those instances, he possessed the luxury of tire management.
Conversely, had he been more mindful of his rubber yesterday, Max would have closed the gap using NASCAR and overtaken him.
Ultimately, because of a deficit in race pace—which can be attributed solely to the car itself—Charles Leclerc couldn't manage the race; instead, he was forced to push hard and simply pray his tires would hold up until the checkered flag.
The comparison to the United Arab Emirates and Australia remains perfectly valid, given that the sprint didn't introduce any unpredictable variables, like rain, that might complicate such an evaluation.
I fail to understand why you find it so difficult to admit that Max drove with patience and intelligence, effectively capitalizing on the inherent advantage his car holds over the Ferrari.
Why must Max always be cast as some sort of underdog in your mind? I don't recall ever seeing you attribute success to his machinery when discussing other drivers, yet you do so quite regularly with them.
cosmicmoose2 said:If one considers the previous battles between Leclerc and Max, which were significantly more intense, one notices that here, Max simply moved ahead without encountering any real struggle.
Similarly, when we look back at races where Ferrari held a clear pace advantage, such as in Australia, his lead over Max would steadily expand; yet here, he could barely maintain even a one-second gap while the tires were still in decent condition.
It stands to reason, then, that the cars on this particular circuit are not on equal footing, implying that Red Bull Racing holds the upper hand.
stormybadger8 said:It was quite evident during the sprint that the Red Bull Racing car was faster—and I do not mean just slightly faster, but substantially so...
One need only observe the gap between Sainz and Perez, or Perez and Leclerc, to see the truth of it...
Unless, of course, we are going to fall back into the old habit of claiming this was somehow the finest race of Perez's entire career. 🙂
It is high time to set aside those rose-colored glasses and finally put on a pair of realistic ones...
Roger Wright94 said:Dominant over whom exactly?
They might have an edge over Mercedes-Benz, sure, but when you stack them up against Red Bull, they don't possess even a single cent of an advantage.
However, if you happen to possess any convincing arguments to support that claim, please, do share them.
cosmicridge5 said:Just hold on, because tomorrow is going to be a total circus🙂
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fadedwalker18 said:Yes. It’s a shame, truly.
There might still be a chance for a win if things shift, perhaps before tomorrow rather than today, though I suspect that's unlikely given what AccuWeather is predicting for tomorrow's rain.
graniteharbor502 said:I just want to finally see what kind of drivers these people actually are when they are behind the wheel of the fastest car on the grid.🙂
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