Posts by graniteharbor502

gentlecobra23 said:I used to hold this very similar conviction—that the individual finishing their shift carries far less weight than the one stepping in to take over. However, I have come to realize how mistaken I was, seeing as the person leaving often still pulls all the strings despite having no official tie to the role anymore.
So, I am certainly not buying this narrative that Ron is happily walking out the door while handing Alonso the keys to a team he essentially built from the ground up.
It seems to me that Alonso will likely end up at McLaren simply because there aren't many other doors open, though I find the whole situation somewhat hard to wrap my head around.

The real complication regarding the McLaren scenario is that Alonso is going to demand a contract with enough teeth to protect him if Honda completely fails with the engine development (he is still clinging to the hope that Lewis Hamilton won't commit to them for 2016 and beyond), giving him a clear path to jump ship to Mercedes 2016.

William Bennett53 said:Either this comes from a source that is incredibly well-informed, or someone over at USA is just pulling our leg at a world-class level. 🙏 🤣

Written by Jonathan Noble

I was perusing the latest issue of USA Today, and it seems there is quite a bit of drama swirling around the paddock regarding Lewis Hamilton. Apparently, he approached Mercedes with a rather audacious proposal: he wanted to swap seats with Lewis Hamilton—essentially moving himself over to Ford while Lewis Hamilton takes his place at Mercedes. However, from what I gather, Mercedes turned him down flat; they seem perfectly content with their current driver lineup and have no desire to shake things up. When word of this reached Ford, they reportedly concluded that Lewis Hamilton simply wasn't giving the team his full commitment anymore, leading them to terminate his contract in favor of signing Sebastian Vettel, whom they had been eyeing for quite some time.
Here is another interesting tidbit to consider: Sebastian Vettel is allegedly bringing several key personnel along from Red Bull, which begs the question, wouldn't that significantly bolster the strength of the Ford team?

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right here, he seems to be taking aim at some official over at JPMorgan Chase

My sincerest congratulations to the winners!
I find myself rooting for Tempo 🎉

VN sočijukati
1. Rosberg
2. Hamilton
3. Bottas
4. Massa
5. Magnussen
6. Button
7. Alonso
8. Vettel
9. Raikkonen
10. Ricciardo

Jacob White49 said:If Fernando Alonso moves over to Mercedes, we are looking at what might just be the most monotonous season ever witnessed; he would likely sweep the first fifteen races to secure the title, while Nico Rosberg trails behind by thirty seconds in every single one.

I must say, you have become quite tedious, haven't you? 🥱

I find myself wondering, quite earnestly, if both Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have already finalized their contracts, why is it that the cards are still being kept so close to the chest? Why is there such a profound absence of an official announcement?

stormybadger8 said:Dammit, LdM is actually claiming Bianchi should’ve been behind the wheel of a Ferrari back in 2015...
I mean, seriously, what kind of curse is following anyone trying to land a seat with that team? First it was Kubica, and now it’s Bianchi. 😢

But honestly, what really bugs me about that footage is that damn loader and that hunk of metal sitting there meant for towing or whatever hellish purpose it serves...

I'm worried he hit his head—or rather, his helmet—right against that chunk of iron. 😢
You can even see it in the photo; something definitely slammed into the floor pan because the paint is clearly scraped off right there. 😢

If you examine the GIF above or just look at those still images, it becomes quite apparent that the airbox collided with that section of the chassis.

Jason Campbell70 said:I am quite certain my previous response to your post seems to have vanished into thin air, as I cannot seem to find it anywhere.

Whether one slows down to 12 miles/h or perhaps 75 miles/h—does it truly matter in the grand scheme of things?

The issue was that Julian Bianchi simply failed to adjust his pace to the changing conditions on the track.
And yet, he didn't.

Perhaps one day, you and I might actually find ourselves in total agreement. 🙂

I shall make use of this GIF I stumbled upon while browsing another forum:


Furthermore, I have found several images which clearly illustrate the moment his helmet makes contact with the vehicle, though one is left wondering just how much force was involved in such an impact:



This piece of heavy machinery appears to be a CAT 910H, and if my memory serves me correctly—though I would certainly welcome a correction from anyone more knowledgeable—its weight exceeds six tons.

While traversing other discussion boards, I also encountered some information—unsupported by official sources, I am afraid—suggesting that Mika Salo, acting as a race steward, remarked that Bianchi was traveling at speeds in excess of 200 mph at the moment he left the track; there was even a suggestion that the fault lay with him for failing to decelerate despite the yellow flags, which appeared to be double yellows. Speaking of which, Autosport published an article back in March (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113153) that delves into the complexities of yellow flags and the requirement to slow down on the circuit: essentially, the track is divided into twenty sectors, and under a yellow flag, drivers are required to reduce their pace by two-tenths of a second relative to their best lap time, whereas under double yellows, they must slow by as much as half a second.
It is alleged that at the point of impact, his speed was approximately 50 miles/h. This particular GIF is from an application that displays live telemetry:
http://www.gfycat.com/TediousConside...egianelkhound# (though, naturally, one must question the reliability of such software)

By way of summary, I would personally offer this race a rating of 7/10.
Driver of the race: Jenson Button 🙏
Lewis Hamilton 🙏
Sebastian Vettel 🙏

It seems we finally have an explanation for why he was carrying such immense speed during the exit: they were busy waving the green flag while they were still clearing Sutilov's car from the track 🤦

ruggedhawk20 said:But where on earth is the airbox? Shouldn't there be an airbox right behind the driver in the orange suit?

It occurs to me, if I may be so bold, that they might have mentioned having to cut into the car just to reach Jules; is it not entirely possible that the mechanics also tore away that specific section in their desperate rush to get to him?

ruggedhawk20 said:The man slammed right into the Crane on his left side, and that rearview mirror—forgive my bluntness—is practically amputated.

Well, I suppose so, though one might argue that at least the right side offers some semblance of hope, wouldn't you?

The only redeeming quality of this photo that darkmarlin16 decided to share is the fact that the passenger-side rearview mirror actually remains intact.

The situation has reached a truly critical point, wouldn't you agree? One only needs to observe the raw, unfiltered reactions from the drivers during their recent interviews to see the gravity of what we are facing.

mellowtiger83 said:I am keeping my fingers crossed for Bianchi; I truly hope he can pull through, because at this moment, nothing else really matters.

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William Bennett53 said:😕Goodness, could things truly be that dire regarding Bianchi? 😢

It appears he’s lost consciousness entirely; word is he collided with one of those recovery vehicles used to haul cars off the track.

Edward Howard2 said:it really became clear today that watching a race without a strategist in the pit lane is a bit like eating a steak without any seasoning... or perhaps like a sundae without the whipped cream... or even more accurately, like trying to navigate an F1 technical manual without a single diagram to guide you...

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