Posts by Edward Howard2

And then you'll have some random person out there trying to claim Lonzo isn't a total legend 🙏🙏🙏

cosmicridge5 said:🤣

Your ego is hitting overdrive again, Max 🤣

Watch how you act while you're rocking my avatar 🙂 😁

Come on now, don't get all worked up...
Everyone thinks you're the one who called Alonso's championship run since I'm lurking incognito here anyway
So yeah, I gotta be a little selfish so the crew doesn't figure out it isn't actually you... 😁

But hey, if you were right, you were right 😍 Go Fernando 😍

Have I ever actually been wrong? 🤷

Alright, I'm out... gotta go set up my real-life betting slips... I've got this feeling I'm gonna nail every single prediction today 😬

stormybadger8 said:honestly though🤣

nothing about this season feels right. People are basically grabbing the lead just because someone else crashed or pulled a total idiot move. Meanwhile, everyone is busy hyping up their favorite drivers for profiting off those exact disasters.🤣

forget Alonso, Hamilton, Button, Vettel, and Webber.☕

Real talk? Kubica deserved the title this season. Everyone else has been absolute trash, and I mean that for every single one of them. The amount of driving blunders and stupid mistakes we've seen this year is more than what Piquet did in his entire F1 career.🤦

You guys are all out here worshiping dudes who are basically useless right now.🙄

Out of everyone in this thread, I’m being the most realistic, and honestly, that should probably worry you guys.🤣
Look, I root for Vettel and he's my guy, but I'm not about to call his drives "masterful" or claim he's some god-tier driver just because he got lucky while the competition blew an engine, popped a tire, lost a wheel, or just straight-up shot themselves in the foot.☕

The season is definitely keeping things interesting, but the actual level of driving from all these title contenders this season has been pretty much garbage.☕

A driver's headspace totally dictates how they drive—all the mistakes and dumb stuff they do (or don't do) on the track. You can actually make a rational judgment on who has a real shot at the title based on that...

And how "realistic" you are? We can see that from the way you've spent the whole season arguing with everyone to defend Vettel's stupidity, which mostly comes down to him having a shaky mental game and, let's be honest, mediocre driving skills.

Plus, since you've already declared about six different drivers worthy of winning the title this season... Vettel, Button, Hamilton, Webber, Alonso, and now Kubica... (maybe I missed a few)... yeah, I'm sure you'll be just perfect at guessing who actually takes the trophy.😂

Chris Ortiz said:you nailed it🙏🙏🙏

it wasn't even a guess...

it’s just basic F1 knowledge mixed with some good old logic ☕

Jason Campbell70 said:Whoa, that was like two months ago. 🙏

🙄

If you’re some kind of genius predictor, then what does that make me? 🙏

😂

You're seriously comparing a post you made when Alonso was only down 15 points after just 8 races to my post from back when he was trailing by 41 and sitting in fifth place with only 4 races left. 😂

Seriously, give your ears a rest, "Mr. Predictor." 🤦

Jonathan Adams85 said:and his last win was right here in Brazil back in 2004 (Montoya)

but man, something totally wild happened to me yesterday😲

so, I've got these posters in my room, right? one side shows Alonso and Fisico in the Renault, and the other side is Williams

and get this—as soon as I walked into the room, the poster actually peeled off the wall! Only one corner was still held up by some tape, and it had flipped over to show the Williams side

it's honestly crazy how much symbolism there is in that😲 😲 😲 😲 😲 😲 😲 😲

Are you trying to tell me... it's finally time for Alonso to move to Williams and for me to start rooting for them? 😁

stormybadger8 said:Man, Alonso had basically nothing going for him before one race, then maybe a tiny theoretical chance a couple of races later, and by the time we hit Germany, he was pretty much out of it. So, what now?🙄

Man, can we talk about what just happened? A few laps before the end of that last race, Vettel was actually sitting pretty at the top of the championship standings. Before that race even kicked off, he didn't have Hamilton or Alonso even in his rearview mirror, let alone chasing him down. Now look at us. What a complete rollercoaster. How did things flip this fast?🙄

Roger Wright94 said:That’s just your take, man. Honestly? I think you've got it all wrong. But hey, I'm a die-hard fan, so let's just say I'm definitely biased.
Look, there’s a reason we have such a solid group of people here. We’ve got actual experts who know their stuff—people who were calling the shots and laying out logical arguments for why Fernando Alonso was the undisputed number one title contender way before that last race even happened. I still remember what Joe and DMJ were saying about it. They nailed it.

So, I was just reading what this absolute legend—a true connoisseur of Formula 1—had to say about the odds for Alonso and the rest of the field. He actually broke it all down with some serious logic, too. Here’s the deal... ☕

I can't believe we're actually talking about this again. Honestly, I feel like a total idiot for even bringing up my old theories from years ago, but here we are! Looking back, I was definitely overthinking things way too much. It’s kind of funny, really. I used to be so convinced about certain driver matchups, but man, was I wrong. Anyway, what do you guys think about the current grid? Is anyone else feeling as lost as I am, or am I just spinning my wheels? Let me know if I'm totally tripping!
Edward Howard2 says:

Everyone keeps saying Alonso doesn't stand a chance... but honestly, they said the exact same thing back in Germany. As soon as he snatched that win, all you heard was pure panic and people tearing him apart in the McLaren and Red Bull fan circles, simply because they knew he was a massive threat for the title. It’s the same old story playing out right now. They’re trying to downplay him again. But mark my words: if Alonso pulls off a win at Monza, the fear and the finger-pointing are going to start all over again.

I mean, honestly? Your fears are totally justified. If you take a closer look at who his actual rivals for the title are right now... man, it's a tough situation.
What's even the point of Lewis Hamilton having a 50-point lead if he just ends up blowing the whole thing at the finish line during the last two races?
Red Bull isn't going to put Mark Webber in that lead driver seat as long as Sebastian Vettel still has a mathematical shot at the title.
Sebastian Vettel is basically proving once again that he just can't turn a championship-winning car into actual titles. I mean, seriously? He’s grabbed seven poles this year, but only managed two wins. To put it bluntly: he's a total loser.
It’s honestly hilarious how Jenson Button can't seem to stay ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Every single time he finally finds that extra gear, starts charging through the field, and begins laying down serious pressure on Lewis... boom. Out of nowhere, he either runs bone-dry on fuel or his front wing just snaps off. And the kicker? Even with a busted wing, he’s still clocking faster laps than Hamilton! It's like the universe is actively working against him at the worst possible moments.

So, here’s the deal: Alonso is still very much in the hunt, and honestly, he’s got a legitimate shot at the title. At this point, the skill gap between the top drivers and their current standing isn't even the real issue. The million-dollar question is whether that Ferrari car can actually hold its own against McLaren and Red Bull for the rest of the season. I mean, let's be real—even if Alonso is a total wizard behind the wheel, we can't exactly expect him to pull off a miracle every single weekend when he's fighting a car that's clearly outclassed by the faster machinery on the grid.

This post was written two months ago on September 10th at 11:32 AM, right as the first practice session in Monza wrapped up. Back then, Fernando Alonso finished P8, trailing all those guys ahead of him...

At that point, Alonso was sitting in fifth in the championship, trailing the leader, Lewis Hamilton, by a massive 41 points (182 to 141).

And man, look what happened after I dropped that post...
Alonso goes out and grabs three wins plus a podium!
Meanwhile, Hamilton—who was leading the pack—completely choked off 50 points to Alonso over the next two races, getting tangled up with Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso in Italy and Singapore. He just totally lost his cool once he hit that championship lead; the pressure just cracked him.
Red Bull hasn't even officially named Webber their number one driver yet, which would give him a huge cushion right now.
Then there's Vettel, who keeps proving he’s just straight-up incapable of turning a great car into a title.
And Jenson Button? Before the last race in Korea, he was neck-and-neck with Hamilton, only three points back. Now, suddenly, after Korea and the Brazil qualifying, he’s had two absolutely disastrous outings while his teammate is killing it. It’s obvious he got too close to Hamilton in the standings, and McLaren definitely pulled the red alarm. I honestly doubt they're even running the same spec anymore. Button probably should have called for some independent stewards in the garage, just like Alonso did back in 2007, to make sure nobody was messing with his setup. McLaren already has a reputation for those shady moves... but hey, don't expect Button to be as obsessed with the technical side of the car as Alonso is. Not really his style.

I actually wrote another post even earlier where I was putting Alonso right up there as a legitimate title contender, but he was racing somewhere else so I can't be bothered to dig it up now...
Most of the Red Bull and McLaren fans were laughing at my rational takes, but honestly, that just shows how shallow their knowledge is and how much they overrate their favorites. 🤣

Interesting stuff... 🍿

This qualifying outcome for Alonso is actually looking pretty solid 😁

Definitely better than if they had all finished in that exact order with Hulk sitting right in front of those four

Not that I’m complaining—I’m totally rooting for that to happen
I'm pulling for Vettel too; he’s basically Alonso's biggest ally during these two races 😍

If by some miracle the standings end up looking like this, Alonso will have enough...
1. Vettel, 2. Webber, 3. Hamilton, 4. Alonso
...to clinch the championship

Even though Alonso has the points lead, I wouldn't call him the absolute number one favorite to take the title. Webber has such a faster car that Alonso's modest advantage could vanish in a heartbeat... honestly, their chances feel pretty much even
That makes Vettel the key player here; he can tip the scales either way. If he plays wingman to Webber and acts as the second Red Bull driver in Brazil or Abu Dhabi, he hands the title to Webber. If not, then Alonso stands a much better shot

It’s great news for Hulk that Vettel is sitting right there in second. It gives him the best possible shot at a win, even if the Williams just isn't as fast as the rest. We all know how "talented" Vettel is at overtaking people on track, right? So, if they both nail the start and hold their positions through the first lap, Vettel becomes this perfect buffer for Hulk, keeping him separated from the trio that could catch him. We might just see a decent little Hulk train running all the way until the pit stops. With a bit of luck in the pits, Hulk could actually pull off the win, though let's be real—it's a long shot to stay ahead of everyone through the stops. The gaps will be tiny, so Webber, Hamilton, or even Alonso could swoop in for the win... but hey, we'll just have to wait and see how it all shakes out 😁

Adam King said:hehe, you kinda have a point there...
I’ve actually been rooting for Alonso lately, and I’d really love to see him take the title this season (though Webber is cool too). As for the rest of them? Honestly, I don't think they've earned a win just yet..

And hey, why not? Next year we might get a classic showdown of Alonso vs Schumacher—uff, that would be absolutely incredible to watch 😁

I'm pulling for Alonso too, and my second pick for this year has to be Webber.

Hopefully next year we get a total rerun of 2006. 😁 That was one hell of a season to remember.🙏

Adam King said:👍

I totally get where you're coming from. That "grandpa" nickname sticks mostly because Miha has been in Formula 1 forever. He basically retired, then decided to come back out of nowhere, so yeah, he's definitely the "grandpa" of the grid now. 😁

But hey, let's just wait for idući sezona. Who knows? He might absolutely crush it and prove everyone wrong. You can never truly count out those old, seasoned pros. 😳

By next year, we'll probably be calling him great-grandpa. 😁

Honestly though, that doesn't change his talent. As much as I find the whole "grandpa" thing a bit much, if you look past Alonso, I still think he's the best driver on the grid right now.

This season was really just him getting back into the swing of things in Formula 1, especially since his car isn't even in the top three. But listen, if Mercedes steps it up next year and Red Bull slows down just a touch—making it a four-way fight—I honestly think it’ll just be Alonso and the "grandpa" battling for the title. Nobody else would stand a chance.

Wait, what kind of kamikaze 🤦 is that even
?

hang in there, Nico🙏

Red Bull is looking at a solid 1-2 finish today.
Alonso is in a pretty sweet spot starting 4th, but he’s really gotta find a way past a Honda to make an impact. Whether he pulls it off right at the lights or plays the pit strategy game, that’s the move. Honestly, aiming for 3rd on the podium is probably the ceiling for him today.

If things play out exactly like this without any wildcards, McLaren's championship hopes are basically toast. Their only prayer is if the Red Bull guys get into a scrap at the start and take each other out... which, let's be real, isn't out of the question.

Adam King said:I wasn't watching on PBS, but if anyone who was tuning in can tell me—is there actually a commentator? It feels like Blazick and Neven Novak are seriously out here calling games at 3 AM and then again at 8 AM... I gotta wonder if they’re getting those sweet night shift differentials. 🤣

Oh, they've got people... and they definitely should. I think Blaž mentioned something about making like 8 grand... hey, gotta earn a living somehow, right? 😁

Hamilton just got knocked out in Q2 ☕

briskhound76 said:Wait, what's going on? Did this actually just start?😢

Yep, 😁

Williams is pulling a 1-2 right now😁

briskhound76 said:They do!, but honestly, none of them ever actually work, so I doubt any will tonight either.🤷

Look, if the main one is down, you can always just scavenge some other links from the side chat for different streaming sites.

briskhound76 said:Anyone got a solid stream link? It feels like the guys over at ESPN can't figure out when qualifying actually starts, or they don't have anyone awake to call the action... anyway, if you've got a good one, feel free to drop it here so we can all watch.😁

🤣

You can always find a working link on Justin

Got my coffee pot ready, let's get this party started... 🙂

go lonzo go 🙏

fadedwalker18 said:I'm thinking Ferrari was testing out their wet weather setup during FP1. If the rain stops by this time tomorrow—maybe just some light showers leaving the track a bit damp—it could be interesting for qualifying.
Who do you guys think actually nails those qualifying sessions? 😁

Red Bull

Honestly, if Ferrari doesn't test that rain setup during the second practice session, they're basically toast.😁

Red Bull is looking lightning fast...
I honestly can't tell how much they're actually outpacing Ferrari and McLaren, mostly because those guys haven't even bothered to push for faster times yet.