The rest of that reply came from ruggedhawk20, but I'll just add one thing—it's precisely because I believe that I wouldn't even dream of making a claim like that.
Where and when did Senna ever claim that Jesus appeared to him in the middle of a race or at any other moment while he was behind the wheel of an F1 car?
It’s clear the folks on this forum don't just lack an understanding of basic value parameters, they also can't distinguish between a calculated tactical move off the racing line and simply slamming into an opponent because you couldn't be bothered to hold your own line to avoid a collision. There is a massive difference.
What a spectacular race! Unfortunately, Charles needs to accept the reality of driving for Ferrari. A win is coming—there's no doubt about that—but this is a team that thrives on pure chaos and emotion...
As his former teammate, Sebastian Vettel will be making plenty of money just jumping around grabbing burgers. He might even end up joining them at Alfa Romeo next season. It’s the perfect fit for both of them.
McLaren is finally showing progress. They'll be fighting for 4th in the constructors' championship. If they actually had a top-tier driver, they'd be safe, but as it stands, this is how the season plays out.
If Ferrari doesn't completely blow it (which is highly likely), Charles will be the champion. Before the season, I was slightly worried he might fold under pressure, but today he proved he won't. He's a fighter. To lose two positions at the start and then charge back through the field so dominantly to exhaust the competition? That is what a true champion does.
The kid is a real driver; he's the one who will put Ferrari back on top.
Richard Walker38 said:There’s a massive difference between occasionally testing things out and providing actual feedback versus just whining every single weekend and annoying everyone with constant complaining. I’m sure they had a blast working with him, especially since he made it his personal mission to talk trash to them on a daily basis.
Yeah, right. They obviously kept him on the team because he was such a total delight to deal with...
My point was just that they seemed a little too stoked about it, considering it was Charles Leclerc taking pole instead of Vettel... Like they were all, "See, we told you, this guy is the future champion"...
Again, I’m saying "it looked that way to me," and I don't have any inside info to prove it actually was... Hopefully, things are clearer now. 🙂
And that’s what surprises you? Think about how those mechanics feel. They make peanuts compared to a four-time champ, yet this guy hasn't delivered a single thing he's being paid for. In fact, he personally blew two seasons where he had a legitimate shot at the title. Of course they don't give a damn about him.
vividlynx68 said:I’m pretty satisfied. This won't be the same Ferrari we've been stuck with for the last decade. They'll have two top-tier drivers pushing each other to the limit. That is, assuming Sebastian doesn't crack early on. If Bottas keeps his edge and Red Bull stays relatively close, they might actually have a hell of a season.
What are the odds that Gasly doesn't even make it to Barcelona? 😬
It looks like business as usual to me. One elite driver and another who's just there to get slapped around.
Jason Campbell70 said:My first day at Ferrari Man, we true fans have been waiting an eternity for a caption like that. 🙏🙏🙏 Fine, it’s seven years late, but let's not split hairs now.
Get used to that job description; you're going to need it next season. Finger in the air, Ferrari champion! 😁
There’s definitely something to this... It gets even more glaring when you consider just how much money they've poured into that team over the last decade... For what, exactly?!
Bottas performed well. Mercedes looks even stronger. Ferrari is just staying the course. Leclerc will be solid. Vettel is exactly where he belongs. The universe is in balance.
At the end of the day, I really expected more from Ferrari.
McLaren actually looked better than I anticipated.
A complete overhaul of the regulations is becoming an absolute necessity. As much as it’s entertaining watching Sebastian Vettel struggle like this, actual competitive racing matters more.
It’s easy to see why. He’s slowly morphing into one of those driver fanatics who will likely end up—if he’s lucky—just like the guy he hates most on this forum. The thing is, Fernando Alonso is a legitimate champion and a racer with actual guts, regardless of how much of a mess the last few seasons have been. Sebastian can never claim that level of grit. Honestly, he’d be better off heading back to Toro Rosso. As it stands, he’s just embarrassing himself, acting as if those four titles aren't already enough of a talking point on their own...
