Posts by Michael Lee4

What a bunch of jokers...

So, it turns out there really wasn't any surprise after all 😁

Now we just wait to see how this actually plays out on race day. The start and those first couple of turns are going to be everything—it’ll either be total chaos or someone will actually manage to survive...

All in all, it's incredibly interesting stuff, and I'm honestly rooting for the "old timers" to snatch the win.

But McLaren?! 😲 😢

hollowhawk412 said:By the way... Whitmarsh isn't the one who decides what's legal...

And points 3 and 4 are actually just the same single event...

The stewards—just the three of them—decided they were legal. The FIA hasn't made its official call yet...

It's not crap, the dog just pissed itself.😁

😁

hollowhawk412 said:Nobody is complaining... these observations were made a long, long time ago during testing...

It’s nothing particularly groundbreaking... aerodynamic components are restricted this year, including the diffuser itself.... I tried reading the article in English, which I usually speak and understand quite well, but it was just far too technical for me to form an actual opinion...

I personally think we need to wait for both the race and the final outcome of the situation... we need more information.

Obviously... but honestly, having three teams with that diffuser loophole sitting at the top is too obvious for it to be a fluke. Or maybe everyone else is just holding back until tomorrow morning to show what they actually have? 😁

hollowhawk412 said:I honestly believe we need to sweat a little more before we start handing out final grades, especially since Formula 1 is just so incredibly packed with drama.
Deception, honestly, isn't exactly some groundbreaking new phenomenon in this world. 😉

Yeah, but this is getting a bit ridiculous... honestly, it’s like kids are running Formula 1 instead of adults.

Damn, they’re old, and honestly, they're just like kids—they still need their diapers changed and don't have a clue what's going on around them. 😁

Morgan Murphy7 said:I was just checking Bwin, and the odds for a Hamilton win this Sunday are sitting at 25.

Man, if things go our way, a little side bet could really pay off.
Think about it—if half the field ends up wrecking their cars in the first turn, and then we start seeing KERS issues kicking in...

Hamilton might just cruise straight to the top.🙏

If you look at those first two practice sessions, Hamilton and his car are in deep trouble. It’s likely going to lead to a bad qualifying position and a lot of tension, which usually results in some desperate, messy overtaking attempts or someone flying off track during the race. That said, I'm rooting for him.😁

BTW... I was kind of hoping McLaren was just warming up and would kill it in Australia. But after seeing this morning's session, I'm starting to doubt they're hiding anything that'll actually help them tomorrow.

Alright, putting this one in for Sunday 😁

DraftKings

Rubens Barrichello- 1406 1st-3rd 2.20

Nick Heidfeld- 1407 1st-3rd 3.50

Kazuki Nakajima- 1415 1st-8th 1.75

Jarno Trulli- 1411 1st-8th 1.45

Lewis Hamilton - won't place 1828 no 4.10

Fernando Alonso(duel)-Jenson Button 1513 2nd 1.80

Exchange rate:
144.1960

My bad if the mod wants to delete this, feel free to wipe it

Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing this podium on Sunday

1. Kazuki Nakajima
2. Rubinho
3. Jenson Button

Anyway, heading off to check the odds at the sportsbook and drop a little cash 😬

Amanda Kelly said:It’s not quite that black and white. Those diffusers are definitely sitting in a gray area right now.
The teams using them took a gamble and it paid off. I’m not losing any sleep over it.
That said, it’s a massive headache when the rulebook is written so vaguely that everyone can interpret it differently.

The diffusers are absolutely in a gray area, and that trio will likely exploit it. The FIA will probably play along since they just handed the fans a way more exciting season than last year. It doesn't really matter if they ban those diffusers in three races or not—the damage is already done.

Since I love a good conspiracy theory, it’s pretty interesting how this specific diffuser "idea" only occurred to that trio (teams that haven't actually achieved anything in Formula 1 for decades), while the heavy hitters fighting for the podium (Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, and BMW) didn't think of it—or rather, they knew better. I get the feeling someone whispered in their ears exactly what would fly just to kick the season off with a bang.

Maybe I'm wrong, though... ☕

btw... you can tell a lot of drivers are missing braking points and sliding onto the grass, probably because they're still adjusting to the extra power from KERS. Either way, qualifying is going to be insane, and the race will be even better. As things stand, McLaren might not even make it out of the first round of qualifying. 😢

It’s pretty stupid to say anything before qualifying, but the fact remains that the diffusers are doing their job 😁

Anyway, waking up at 7 tomorrow just to bite my nails 😬

Yeah, me too... a few of them just did one lap and headed straight back to the pits... looks like they're either tinkering with stuff, lounging around, or busy giving interviews...

Goodnight

Fuck !!!!, they are ugly 😁

mistybear87 said:If I’m reading this right, they’re doing another inspection at the next race, but if nothing changes, everything stays legal.

That’s a whole different ballgame—the international appeals court only gets involved if the teams decide to contest the review results.

In that case, the dream trio will probably squeeze in at least two more races before the court hearing even starts, and only then will we see who actually has a leg to stand on. You can appeal the ruling, sure, but once that's done, the matter is settled.

I’d bet anything they only allowed those diffusers just to spice up the start of the season and stir up even more drama. 😁

Is there any better fairy tale than seeing Brawn GP take a win right at the start of the season? 😬

Just so we’re clear, I don't have a problem with anyone specifically, but it's high time someone replaced these retirees running Formula 1.

Jose Taylor17 said:Thanks☕
I definitely would have forgotten about that one.😬

Screw them... I'm honestly just thinking about recording the race so I can watch it when I wake up.

mistybear87 said:The first practice session kicks off at 8:30 PM our time☕

Btw... daylight savings hits this Sunday, clocks move from 2 to 3, just so nobody's confused. 😁

Judging by what Massin's engineer said, the most tragic part is that it doesn't even look like they're short on cash.

Did I miss the update on Heikki Kovalainen and the pit strategy?

Alright then... who actually has gas left in the tank? 😁

Auuuu, Kimi Räikkönen and Lewis Hamilton were practically neck and neck 🙏 🙏 🙏