Posts by graniteharbor502

Edward Howard2 said:waiting for Button to get slapped😁

just the usual routine from Hugo again, isn't it? ☕

He’s out there slapping both the driver and the maestro, though one could argue the maestro is slicing through that chicane with absolute perfection...
But really, I can't help but wonder, will there be any penalties handed out for this?

Raymond Anderson4 said:On a different note, I am under the impression that a driver starting on the outside of the grid actually possesses a decent probability of gaining at least one position during the initial surge.
Consequently, I anticipate seeing Fernando ahead of Kimi once they clear the first corner, especially considering that Kimi isn't exactly known for being particularly aggressive during those opening turns.
As for Mark Webber, he will likely execute a classic Webber-style start, so there really isn't much to worry about there.

The true issue in Monaco is that the start depends so heavily on the drivers positioned directly ahead. Given that reality, I struggle to see how Fernando could possibly secure a superior start if he finds himself stuck behind Mark Webber. The track is simply far too narrow to permit any sort of grand acrobatic maneuvering. Still, I suppose we shall just have to wait and see what unfolds.

swiftstag66 said:If he keeps this up, Lewis Hamilton might actually find himself having a decent season to build some much-needed character.

He could emerge from all this trials and tribulations like Luke Skywalker after his training under that little green gremlin, or he might simply break under the pressure.

Indeed, I just finished listening to his interview over on Sky, and he’s making quite a point about being the fastest through sectors two and three. It is becoming increasingly apparent that it’s starting to get under his skin, seeing how Nico Rosberg is just absolutely running circles around him during qualifying.

graniteharbor502 said:1:13:... if you ask me. Or, well, assuming the weather holds out and we don't get rained out.

🙂

Brian Campbell36 said:I suppose we are left with nothing but the passage of time, for we must wait another thirty-five minutes before anything truly begins... Is it not curious how such brief intervals can feel so interminable when one is poised on the edge of anticipation?
I find myself anticipating a qualifying lap time in the neighborhood of 1:14.500 for pole position, though one can never truly say for certain in a sport defined by such razor-thin margins, can one? ☕

1:13... that’s my take on it, at least. Provided the weather holds up and we don't get caught in a downpour, of course.

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Brian Campbell36 says: Looking at those sector times, I notice that Felipe Massa loses about 0.341 seconds in the third sector—he’s only sitting in seventh place during that final stretch—even though his performance in the first two sectors keeps him within the top five. It seems Red Bull Racing is acting like a sleeping beauty right now... they clearly seem to be biding their time until the rear tire compounds are swapped for the Canadian Grand Prix (and honestly, one can't help but wonder who will come out on top and who will suffer when Mercedes, Ferrari, Lotus, McLaren, and Red Bull all adjust, wouldn't you agree?) ☕>

That may be true, but we have to consider that Ferrari is running two drivers who might actually be following entirely different programs. Even then, the other driver shows a completely different best time in that final sector. Then again, perhaps I am being a bit naive myself, as I find it quite presumptuous to dive into deep debates regarding pure pace immediately after the very first practice session...

Brian Campbell36 said:It’s been a relatively long time... yet Ferrari always seems to be bleeding time in those slow sectors, so perhaps if people would just hire some engineers to focus on that aerodynamics... everything revolves around that nowadays, especially since the FIA clamped down on everything from the engines onwards.

http://www.formula1.com/results/seas...tor_times.html
I don't see a massive loss of time in the final sector here, do I? And honestly, what should Kimi Räikkönen and Sebastian Vettel even do after the first practice session besides pack up their gear and head out for a weekend of fishing? We won't truly see how the power levels balance out until qualifying begins.

Brian Campbell36 said:It appears that Ferrari is once again struggling to find their rhythm in the final sector, trailing by about 0.3 seconds. One can't help but wonder if this is merely a momentary lapse in aerodynamic efficiency or perhaps a deeper, more systemic issue with how they are managing tire degradation toward the end of a qualifying lap? It truly makes you ponder whether they can ever truly bridge that gap if they cannot master the technical intricacies of those final corners. 🙂
It seems they simply cannot help themselves from finding some way to stumble, can they? It is truly baffling when you consider that they actually managed to clock the fastest time through the middle sector.

Is there truly any substantive foundation for losing sleep over the results from the very first practice session? One must wonder if we aren't simply being overly reactionary to mere glimpses of performance before the real work even begins. How long have you actually been following the intricacies of Formula 1?

Amanda Kelly said:Hold on, I actually agree—it was totally possible. Vettel looked incredible, just super aggressive in that beast of a car.
But you can't make a definitive diagnosis based on just the first couple of laps, so that part of the statement doesn't really hold water for me.
Vettel was clearly in top-tier form, while Alonso wasn't even in the frame.
So, I wouldn't bet $3.25 that Alonso wouldn't end up taking it anyway.

If that were truly the case, then why is it that after those initial two pit stops, he wasn't out there carving through the air and setting laps faster than Sebastian Vettel? After all, when driving in clean air, one isn't even permitted to utilize DRS anyway, is one?

Amanda Kelly said:Look, this year Vettel only beat Fernando Alonso when the guy was driving a broken car.
Whenever Alonso actually had decent tech, Vettel lost.
So yeah, this is finally the season where we can talk about Ferrari having actual, decent material.

Even if his car had been functioning perfectly, would Fernando Alonso really have stood a chance against Sebastian Vettel in that final race? It seems to me that even before those issues with his DRS surfaced, the gap on the track suggested he was already struggling to bridge it.

Nathan Jones98 said:Vettel keeps getting brought up because he always seems to end up in the fastest car or just gets incredibly lucky.
I honestly haven't seen an F1 driver with this much luck—and just as much lack of skill—when it comes to actually passing people on the track...
What Alonso pulled off in Bahrain was the real deal—it showed what a true F1 driver can do when they're fighting against a massive handicap.

Vettel stays in the conversation because people view him as the best, and isn't it simply difficult to sit at the summit? When you are at the top, you inevitably become a thorn in everyone's side, particularly for the fans of rival drivers. While Vettel may not be my personal favorite, I have come to accept his status as one of the elite, which makes his victories far less grating to my sensibilities. Perhaps most frustrating for those who refuse to acknowledge his talent is the mere fact that he is only 25 years old; surely, there are at least ten more high-quality seasons left in him. If you can't beat them, join them 🙂

Jerry Rogers6 said:This is how little kids who think they're gods because they spend all day on the internet talk to each other, anyway.

DNF, as far as I'm concerned 👋

If you want to talk about Lula getting screwed over, just look at the 2011 Spanish Grand Prix.

Sure thing, thanks.

Goodbye then. Perhaps in the meantime you might actually learn something—say, how to engage in a reasoned argument.

Jerry Rogers6 said:Where exactly was this "most decorated" driver during the first half of last season—you know, back when everyone else was struggling with garbage cars too? And how did that first half of the season actually pan out?

And just for fun—throw Kimi instead of Max into the mix and let him chase Lewis around; I'd love to see how long he lasts before Lewis leaves him in the dust.

Sebastian Vettel secured the championship title last year despite the relentless string of misfortunes that seemed to follow him. Is that not, in itself, perhaps the ultimate testament to the caliber of driver we are discussing? I fear that many individuals utilize this forum merely as a way to soothe their own personal insecurities. While I can certainly respect that you might not hold a particular driver in high regard, one simply cannot ignore the empirical reality of the results...

As for the idea of having Luja breathing down someone's neck, I suggest you revisit the 2011 Spanish Grand Prix.

Amanda Kelly said:And at least one or two guys missed out on titles simply because their cars were made of glass.

That is an undeniable truth. Amanda Kelly certainly deserved many more titles than she actually received. If it weren't for the tragic loss of their lives, both she and Ayrton Senna would have undoubtedly padded their trophy cabinets with several more championship wins.

Susan Alvarez94 said:True, but my central point remains this: having the fastest car on the grid doesn't automatically mean you have the best driver behind the wheel. It’s a possibility, certainly, but is it a guarantee? Not necessarily.

Now, take someone like Jim Clark—who, if you ask me, stands alone as the greatest driver to ever grace the asphalt—he secured two championships while piloting a truly dominant machine. Yet, does that somehow diminish his legendary status? I think not. And one shouldn't forget Ayrton Senna, who also claimed all three of his titles during the era when McLaren held an absolute stranglehold on the sport.

Susan Alvarez94 said:Adrian Newey

Let us be perfectly clear: Adrian Newey is not a driver.
While it is true that every single driver on the grid is fundamentally dependent on the machine they command, one must realize that a championship title doesn't simply descend from the heavens onto someone's lap, does it? And certainly not three times in a row—though, if we are being honest, a fourth seems increasingly likely given the current trajectory.

Jerry Rogers6 said:this isn't even worth a Facebook Like.

What a compelling point you've made! But perhaps we might pivot slightly toward a little trivia question for the group: who would you say is currently the most decorated driver on the Formula 1 circuit?

Sebastian Vettel is nothing short of a maestro, regardless of how much people try to downplay his brilliance. I find myself genuinely fearing a repeat of what we saw back in 2011. It truly feels like a misfortune for the rest of the grid, having to compete during his era; he has already cast such an immense shadow over his peers. Furthermore, it is quite disheartening to see so much bitterness being poured out here over the matter. Wouldn't it be easier for everyone to simply embrace this reality? The sooner you come to terms with it, the more enjoyable your experience following F1 will actually be.

Rachel Ward4 said:Exactly! Either you run into some pissed-off loser arguing with himself (not even talking about today's race, just generally) or you hit something like this (referring to today's comments).
Okay, he won. It’s not the first or last time in the last few years. How did he win? Unbelievable, but he crossed the finish line first just like every other winner before him! What a freaking miracle, never seen anything like it—the greatest achievement in human history after the invention of the wheel and the alphabet!
For example, Vettel finished 4th while Alonso ended up 4th, right behind Vitaly Petrov, in a championship fight! There's zero point in listing more.
Who's the crazy one here? I don't even root for anyone because there's always someone better. I've been watching this phenomenon for a while now, staying quiet so some little punk doesn't think I'm entertaining them🙂, and I can't believe what I'm reading.
I knew an explosion of emotion from Alonso fans would follow. Fine, whatever, he won deservedly, but all this constant mentioning of Vettel has turned into a straight-up complex! If he isn't better, Vettel definitely isn't worse than Alonso—as a person, let alone as a driver. I haven't seen this much insecurity and need to act tough by trashing others since those old war movies.
Whoever said this forum isn't relevant anymore is right. Alonso, the unsung, misunderstood, unfortunate superman on the level of Michelangelo, invoking heights and gods... it's not even funny anymore. What is wrong with you guys? Based on your description of today's race, you'd compare him to van Dam in the first kickboxing movie! Like, he's blind and abandoned, but still the winner.🤮
There's no point arguing here anymore, seriously. The comments are the only things deserving of such "divine" adjectives, but in a negative way. How else do you explain a comment like "Kimi became a total crybaby"? Is this some kind of joke? Think about the Finn driving for Lotus who finished 2nd today because he started 2nd in a car just as good as the winner's? And that's based on that one sentence about Perez? The Perez who did what he did to him?
greetings and enjoy, the forum is yours☕

Signed!

Just imagine the reactions if someone were to call Alonso a double fraud or, God forbid, attribute his victory to Ferrari's excellent car today. Not to mention the tires, which were certainly not doing Red Bull any favors under today's racing conditions.

In any case, everyone on the podium drove an excellent race, and I am particularly pleased that Kimi Raikkonen has finished in the points for twenty races in a row.🙂

And yes, the three-time world champion (just so there is no doubt, there is only one currently on the grid) still leads the overall standings.

Walter Myers432 said:Hey there!
So, here’s the deal—I’m thinking about finally getting off my butt and starting some kind of martial arts training... you know, actually learning how to fight properly...
I could really use some pointers on what to pick
First off, I’m definitely not feeling anything that involves grappling, wrestling, or just rolling around on the floor like a bunch of kids; that whole ground fighting thing just doesn't do it for me.
I’m way more interested in stuff where you’re throwing hands, or even better, using your legs to sweep people out from under them or something like that.
Also, I think it would be pretty cool to learn weapons work, like fighting with sticks or whatever else is out there. 😁
Plus, I wouldn't mind if the style had a bit of that spiritual side to it—you know, finding some inner peace, meditation, and all that Zen stuff—but honestly, that’s not a dealbreaker or anything.
Just a heads up, I’m a pretty tall guy (not sure if that actually matters or not, but hey, just saying).
I also wanted to ask about what’s going on this Saturday. I’ve been looking around, but I haven't seen anything that really hits the spot, even though it would be awesome if it did.

Oh, and I totally forgot to mention—it would be killer if the style was, I don't know, dynamic and fluid...
Like, something that actually looks good when you see it move... feel free to drop some videos if you guys have them! 🙂

http://aikidozg.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmRfa-K0UC8