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Michael Lee4 said:Look at that, a moderator actually showing up on the forum during the race 😲
stormybadger8 said:True, having Newey’s car definitely made his life a whole lot easier.👍
Even so, Horner’s been pulling tactical moves quite well so far.
Keeping Vettel and Webber from burning through their final set of tires in Q3 and making sure they didn't charge like idiots for that points advantage—which isn't even as huge as people claim—was smart work.😉
If he'd let them pull that kind of nonsense, the car wouldn't have saved him; he would've trashed the race before it even started.☕
On that front, he's actually been solid this season. It honestly surprises me that his strategy is holding its own against the McLaren crew.
swiftjackal3 said:http://f1racing.com/index.php?opt...esti&Itemid=86
After reading this article, everything clicks. In today’s world, aerodynamics is basically a religion! You can't just roll into the season with a few tiny tweaks and hope the competition accidentally naps through winter break. Everyone else shaved off half a second per lap, while Ferrari actually fell behind by two tenths (looking at you, Alonso). And don't even get me started on Massa—it’s his second year being a total mismatch for a powerhouse like Ferrari. Honestly, if Alonso manages to grab a podium, it’ll be a freaking miracle. By the time Ferrari catches up to the pack, it’ll be way too late because Vettel already has a massive head start. They're basically just middle-of-the-pack now. Objectively, they’re sitting in fourth place, trailing significantly behind Red Bull, McLaren, and Mercedes. If it weren't for Alonso, Ferrari wouldn't even crack the top seven. All this hype surrounding Ferrari is honestly laughable—I mean, Alonso finishing fourth in qualifying? A team like this should be hunting wins, not scavenging for the crumbs everyone else leaves behind. Personally, regardless of what Alonso does or how bad Massa is, they might as well just start designing the 2012 car right now. By the time they catch the leaders, they'll be down by 150 points. While they were busy obsessing over perfecting their KERS system, Red Bull used their 40% functional KERS setup to absolutely shred the competition like a meat grinder.
redheron12 said:Please take a look at this.Interesting read—especially considering which outlet actually published it. 😁
I suspect we’re in for quite a show this year—plenty of those signature heroic stunts from Alonso—and honestly, he and the Ferrari crew certainly have a flair for the dramatic—but at the end of the day, all that spectacle won't actually change the final results. 😁
darkmarlin16 said:says:
So, are you just trying to build an alibi for when Ferrari inevitably chokes?
Nah, honestly, I’m actually pretty stoked with how Fernando handled things.☕
darkmarlin16 said:If they hadn't banned that new rear wing on us, we’d be right on the tail of those Red Bull guys, maybe only half a second back☕
cosmicridge5 said:Anyway, Alonso is killing it, so people can deal with it if they want. 🙂 😁
A perfect lap. He’s basically pulling miracles out of that car at this point; honestly, it was almost a miracle he didn't take out an ExxonMobil truck on the track today. 🙏 Once our car actually gets sorted out, you guys might want to start worrying. 😍 Just my two cents for all the haters out there. 😁
Rebecca Fox4 said:Give me a break, maybe we'll see a headline like that by 2016.........
Amanda Kelly said:😱
By the way, do you even know how long a mile actually is? Or how much distance a car covers in just ten seconds on average?
And nice call by steelmaker83 calling them "haters".
People are spending way too much energy obsessing over Alonso finishing fourth, mocking him instead of acknowledging any actual progress. It's like they think his position is some massive catastrophe. Instead of worrying about Alonso, maybe focus on the Red Bull dominance.
And why isn't anyone talking about Webber's number one status? Who's actually going to take the lead into the first turn tomorrow?
First off, let's talk about Alonso squeezing himself between those McLarens.
You have to realize we're talking about thousandths of a second here—both in front and behind. In terms of time, it's negligible, but for track position, it's huge.
In recent races, Alonso hasn't really gained anything from his starts; he tends to play it safe, which I'm totally fine with.
That's why a better starting position matters for a single spot. Especially on a track like this.
The Ferrari looks strong and capable in the early stages. We've seen both McLaren and Ferrari pull off overtakes on the Red Bulls before, even under this year's conditions. So, there's no reason to be a total pessimist right out of the gate.
What I’d really love to see is someone from the second row dive in and wedge themselves among the Red Bulls. Since Webber has a habit of messing up his starts, a lucky break could theoretically put someone right into the fight for the lead. I don't think that's a pipe dream. That's when we'll see the real hierarchy.
Save the doom and gloom for the last quarter of the race—or for after the podium ceremony, assuming Red Bull predictably cruises to another win.
Edit: One important thing—how much distance is there to the first corner? I just hope it's not some tiny 100-meter stretch like we saw in Turkey.
Chloe Walker3 said:Man, listening to that Ferrari team radio was just... pure comedy. Someone please, for the love of God, tell him he’s actually faster than everyone else and not just beating Massa. It’s honestly hilarious hearing them play it cool like, "Hey, don't sweat it, just focus on your own race..."
steelmaker83 said:What's the deal with you haters? Is winning a championship really that hard for you to swallow?
gentlebear47 said:Kovalainen's position might look underwhelming, but honestly, props to him for grabbing 15th.🙂
Barrichello had a gearbox failure.👍
Michael Lee4 said:Red Bull still isn't even touching the KERS 🤣