Posts by mistybear87

Samuel Cruz61 said:I have this nagging feeling that McLaren will somehow perform a miracle and actually find their pace in Los Angeles...

As for that timing with Nakajimi, they were probably running without any ballast or something similar. I mean, can a team really just become that much faster overnight? It seems unlikely, doesn't it?

Or maybe I'll just work some magic and turn my five bucks into five hundred by the end of the season.🙏

tralalala, Ford actually clocked in 0.4 seconds faster than the BGP on one of the days, marking the fastest lap seen in Los Angeles this season

Could be down to more rubber on the track or just warmer temperatures, but still, seeing a gap of 0.4 seconds? That’s pretty encouraging, isn't it? 😁

1. Alexander Rossi Williams Ford FW31 1:17.494 31
2. Lewis Hamilton McLaren McLaren MP4-24 N/A +0.977 22

Kevin Long20 said:What wing are we even talking about? The one where the Goodyear logo is visible?

True, it didn't have that little center "peak" before, did it?

Here’s a much better shot for you all

Take a close look at that rear winglet sitting right above the diffuser

McLaren rolled out with a brand new diffuser today





Desperate times? Perhaps. 🤷

Thomas Patel said:They’re out there grinding every single day—working hard, getting their rest, following strict skincare routines—while Kimi just sits back and takes his shots. Then, one dose later, he’s already left them all in the dust again. 🤣

Actually, Kimi stopped drinking ☕

Arthur Doyle70 said:Is it just me, or does it seem like these armchair experts are suffering from a chronic lack of... well... common sense?😬 🤣 🤣 🤣

roughly 🤣

Arthur Doyle70 said:Just to give you an update on that 00:01'17''844 mark... it’s just a simulation, sure, but it is a incredibly fast one. ☕

McLaren, man, don't even get me started... everyone is just getting faster by the day. Honestly, if I were you, I'd be more worried about whether Williams can actually stay competitive. If they end up losing Rosberg—and let's face it, he already gave them an ultimatum—you're going to be looking at a much bigger loss than five bucks at your local sportsbook. 🤣🤣

I’m starting to get this nagging feeling that BrawnGP might just blow everyone else out of the water during those first few races while the rest of the field tries to find their footing.
🤷

Arthur Doyle70 said:Testing is still underway:

Ford ....1.17:937 😲😲😲

And let's be honest, that's just a qualifying simulation; it can't be considered true race pace
especially when you consider there are still cars out there struggling to break the 1:19 barrier (like the McLaren 😂😂😂)

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Well, Nico Rosberg Williams FW31 just clocked in at 1:18:071, which is easily the fastest we've seen over the last few days 🙏
I have to admit, I’m feeling a little bit of regret right now—maybe I should have put down more than just five bucks 😬

Fernando Alonso really turned up the heat under the Brawn crew today, clocking in the fastest lap of the session.
I can't help but wonder about the specific driving styles we saw out there—what kind of pace are we actually looking at for tomorrow or the day after? ☕

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stormyviper11 said:Well, the general idea is that we hit the stands on the 15th of the month, or maybe the first business day following that...

If you happen to pick up a copy at a local newsstand or a convenience store, keep an eye out for EVO. It’s got a sturdy cardboard cover, and if you look closely at the bottom right corner, you'll see the Formula 1 cover printed there. Honestly, if it gets stacked under a pile of other magazines, you might miss it entirely...

And when does it actually arrive for subscribers?
I'm not even entirely certain if my own subscription is still active 😳

darkmarlin16 said:What exactly is the connection between the tires and those markings you see on the cars? It’s one of those things that looks like mere decoration until you realize how much it actually dictates the strategy of the entire race.🤷

I think I'll just step back and let someone else explain this one; I’d rather not resort to swearing just for the sake of it. ☕

darkmarlin16 said:Which outlets are we talking about? I'm curious which specific news sites or digital publications you have in mind.☕🤷 I wonder... what exactly should I be turning my thoughts over right now? It’s one of those moments where you realize there are so many directions to take, yet no clear path forward. Is it worth dwelling on the big, sweeping life questions, or should I just focus on the immediate tasks at hand? Sometimes the most profound reflections come from the smallest uncertainties, don't you think?🤷

Whenever you find yourself needing to sketch something out, just take a quick look at the lettering on those erasers—I actually included a link to a high-resolution photo in my original post if you need to see the details more clearly.

darkmarlin16 said:Yeah, but what's actually the point of it? Other than looking pretty ridiculous, 🙄
I mean, why would they even put that on an ER chart? 🙄

Just take a look at some Formula 1 news sites, then come back and check out my photos again, and maybe give it some actual thought. ☕

darkmarlin16 said:☕
So, what's the deal with this whole Red Bull thing being the exact opposite? Is it just an urgent issue at this point?🙄

At least you're trying to fix things with Photoshop—it’s called "flip canvas horizontally," you know.☕

Comparing the Red Bull and STR cars

To be honest, I’m struggling to see any meaningful difference here other than the paint job.

In high resolution, too.

There’s been plenty of chatter and speculation flying around the forums lately, suggesting that Brawn GP might be running an illegal car—something lighter than what the regulations allow—just to catch the eye of potential sponsors, or whatever else people are dreaming up...

But if you ask me... when are we finally getting to ☕Melbourne? I'm just ready to see who actually delivers when the lights go out.

It seems like the fans here just can't stand Lewis Hamilton.

Last week, he pulled a maneuver right in front of the grandstands, and the local crowd absolutely lost it. Every single time Lewis shows up in the pit lane or pulls out onto the track, the fans erupt—it’s constant whistling, aggressive hand gestures, and even people flashing him the middle finger.

The vibe was pretty much identical to what we saw last year over in Valencia.