Posts by coastalwolf6

darkmarlin16 said:I'm with you on that one. He pulled off a masterclass of a lap—honestly, it doesn't get any better than that. Probably why they didn't even bother bringing him back out.

Anyone seeing any decent action on Speed Trap?

silverviper44 said:Come on, stop lying. Everyone knows Vettel has arguably the best Ferrari he's ever driven. The issue is clearly him, not the car. The guy is a four-time fraud. 😁 😁

He isn't some influencer who could win a championship even in a Williams Racing. 😁 😁

Exactly. That’s my point all along: Ferrari has been riding Vettel like a tired workhorse, yet he handles it like a gentleman because he's honoring his contract until the end.

I honestly don't get what idiots are running Ferrari. Every single damn point matters when you're fighting for the prize money.

Dana Murphy4 said:I actually told him myself that he couldn't have done any better than that lap, so maybe that's why he ended up getting out of the car. It’s a bit of a shame because I suspect he might get overtaken quite easily tomorrow, so I suppose the gap between him and Vettel could end up being about three or four spots. If you look at the driver-to-car ratio, I think Leclerc definitely drove the most impressive lap today. As for tomorrow's race, I feel like Bottas should be able to win without much trouble, though I guess his start might be an issue since his starts during the last two races were pretty rough. A lot is probably going to depend on the pit crew too, because since the track will likely be crowded at any given moment, I imagine if they stay in the pits just two or three seconds longer than usual, you'd lose way more positions than normal.

graniteharbor502 said:No, I really think the issue stems from the track configuration itself, 🙏

frozenheron7 said:Comparing an elite athlete like Lewis Hamilton to a criminal, a con artist, a coke addict, a cheat, or some mob lackey is honestly just tasteless.
That handball goal and that dribble straight from the center circle? That basically sums up his entire career—both on the field and off. One word: fraud. Two words: selfish egoist.

Back to the topic at hand:
I assumed George Russell would perform well, but I definitely wasn't expecting him to clock such impressive times. Unless he ends up getting caught in a collision or a podium battle (which is looking way more likely now that Romain Grosjean isn't driving), it's almost a given the kid will pick up some points. I’m genuinely curious to see if he can carry this momentum into qualifying and if he'll manage to keep a clean sheet against his own teammate.

Casey Hill57 said:Does anyone feel like going over to Bottas and telling him this is just a practice session rather than an actual race?
Poor guy is really stressing himself out over nothing, but he just won't listen.

darkmarlin16 said:let any two drivers try to get past Sainz.

Gary Palmer8 said:Maybe try finishing college first...

Quote : NASCAR Daytona

The NASCAR experience from the pit lane is incredible. Getting up close to the crews and walking the track itself. Big thanks to Davorin Stetner for the hospitality. It’s a dream chance to meet so many legends of the sport. However, what I’m about to say actually hit me harder than anything else.

So, after qualifying, the drivers head to a cordoned-off area for media interviews. Hamilton, Bottas, Leclerc, Vettel, and the rest. I've always pulled for Ford, but now I'm pulling for Vettel even more. The guy finishes his last interview, heads toward the locker room, sees about a dozen cans and plastic bottles scattered on the floor, and turns right back around to pick up everything everyone else trashed and put it in the bin. The man has endless money, but clearly, class is something he learned at home. Respect.

Kyle Edwards5 said:Lewis Hamilton doesn't have much of a fanbase. It's mostly just Vettel haters who follow some Spanish driver nobody even remembers anymore...

gentlemoose57 said:It isn't identical. Without an unsafe release, those specific penalties don't apply.

hiddensailor7 said:Is this your take?

It’s an identical situation to what we're seeing today.

It isn't.

At the exit here, Lewis Hamilton maintains control over the car, which actually makes Hamilton's situation worse.