Posts by steelmaker83

stormybadger8 said:You got lost again... it's 8, not 9... at least when it comes to Suzuki.☕

It’s not like it means nothing, either.😁
Sebastian Vettel bagged three PP wins—he even went 5 for 5 in the top ten at the USA Japan GP.🙂)
Lojzek hasn't even snagged a single PP, and he’s failed to crack the top ten in qualifying three times out of eight—all while driving a Suzuki. Honestly, he’s never really shined in qualifying anyway; his best result is a fifth-place finish.

So, if I’m being very, very, VERY optimistic... I’m expecting Lojzek to miss Q3 entirely, finish outside the points, and watch Sebastian Vettel take the win.😁
Let’s go. Four P4 finishes, Lojzek falling out of the top 10 four times, and ending up with a four-point gap. Typical. 👋

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Even on a Suzuki, the only guy who can touch his win count and PP stats is Michael Schumacher.☕

There are a few legends out there on the same level as Zlettelk... but come next Monday, Grandpa's going to be the only one performing, while everyone else just falls off.
And you can take your opinion on Alain Prost and shove it. 😬One pole position and zero wins. At this rate, he's basically on the same level as Alonso in that Suzuki.😁
Looks like they’re pretty similar drivers... at least on this track.😬

Are you actually aware that Alonso delivered one of the greatest drives in history at that Indianapolis circuit back in 2005? We’re talking about one of the most legendary displays of overtaking ever seen on that track.

Are you actually aware that back in 2006, Alonso took a win in that exact same Suzuki while starting from fifth? And are you even considering the fact that they ran race fuel during qualifying back then? Those results were about as reliable as bird droppings in a public park.

Drivers with similar styles... lol.

If anyone actually thrives at Indianapolis, it’s Fernando Alonso. Honestly, if I were in your shoes, I’d already be breaking out in a cold sweat. This time around, even a powerhouse like Red Bull isn't going to be enough to bail you out.

Sebastian Vettel's deficit is only going to widen once we wrap up at Indianapolis.

Jenson Button took a 5-place grid penalty after changing his gearbox

Vettel always pulls some nonsense right behind the SC....

Aaron Ross7 said:Alright, F1 "experts"—let's hear it. Give me your predictions for tomorrow's pole position?!?!?!?... I've got a long night ahead of me, and honestly, I'm not sure if I'll have the headspace to put together a decent analysis for my bets.
I’m expecting a strong showing from Vettel during the race, but as for pole... I'm undecided. I haven't really had the luxury of sitting down to crunch the numbers today or yesterday.
My gut says Hamilton takes pole, but then something goes sideways during the race... wouldn't surprise me, seeing how many drivers tend to struggle after a solid previous performance. And remember, Vettel wasn't actually retired last time—he was just sitting in 22nd because the team told him to pull the car in.
Part degradation is going to be a massive factor here, and frankly, people aren't paying enough attention to it... just look at the results for Button and Vettel at Spa compared to what happened at Monza ?!??!?
A coincidence?!??!?!?!?
It’s going to be a long night.................... setting my alarm for 1:40 PM. I want predictions, but please—only from the serious enthusiasts.

I have an inside tip that Kovalainen is taking pole.

shadowtrucker said:Yeah, he is definitely well known for that.🙄

Not really, but it was just the first thing that popped into my head when I started typing...

Now we'll see if I actually got it right 🙂

Jessica Gonzalez said:Button made it look easy.

into the guardrail.

Raymond Anderson4 said:So, what has the Maranello crew cooked up this time for Singapore...
The FW has seen some minor tweaks, but let's be honest... we're just looking at tiny incremental updates. They’ve been tinkering with that unfortunate, headache-inducing FW since the Muggel era.
As for the floor, there were rumors about some changes, but I'm seeing absolutely nothing.

there was talk of a massive, comprehensive update...

So, business as usual: I’m expecting a Ferrari 1-2 finish.

Jason Campbell70 said:Sarcasm? 😕

Sarcasm, cynicism, whatever you want to call it.

The striking thing is that the race was actually decent—proper F1 before all this nonsense with the "assistance" rules... but, damn it, there’s always a catch. I missed the actual fighting on track. I missed the hairpins, the heavy braking, and the chaos of cars pushing each other to the limit.

I’ll admit it: I’ve grown accustomed to the sanitized version they're serving us this year. It's embarrassing to say out loud.

And honestly, you just need someone like Maldonado on the grid to keep things interesting.

Look, the result wasn't exactly stellar. The main championship contender just shaved 15 points off the lead, while the rest of the field can go ahead and celebrate their little victories if they want.

Hmm... why is everyone suddenly being so quiet about the tire degradation and debris?

Maybe it’s because we actually sat through a decent race for once?

fadedwalker18 said:Given the forecast for heavy rain, I’m expecting a total repeat of the 2006 US Grand Prix. Or honestly, conditions might be even worse if this downpour hits harder than it did back then. Especially with how poor the drainage on this track is.🙂

Anything can happen. 🙂 + 🙂

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Yeah, expect a complete circus. We'll probably just watch them struggle to set up tents on the start-finish straight again...

Who knows if those geniuses over at Sauber have upgraded their gear by now?

So, it’s a 1-2 finish for Ferrari.

God, imagine what’s going to happen once Ferrari actually gets their act together and builds a decent car...

Maestro 🙏

stormybadger8 said:She was fine in basically every team Alonso drove for, except for McLaren, where they didn't exactly enjoy playing nice with his teammate.

Exactly. Everyone else had Hamilton's level of talent, but getting bullied by the team really messes things up...

The other day, Fio mentioned he’d probably be a five-time champ right now if he hadn't spent all his time sucking up to the Spaniard.

Life is a bitch

darkmarlin16 said:Schumacher barely scraped through.

What kind of commercial is this? 🤣 "What a Grand Prize, we'll be right back after these messages" 😂 🤣

Los Angeles, just like everywhere else out there....

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Michael Lee4 said:It seems some people are nostalgic for the days when the only way you could actually overtake was if someone else just gave up and pulled over to the side of the track. ☕

Look, DRS is fine in theory, but it’s become completely redundant when paired with these current tires.

Michael Lee4 said:If you ask me, the detection zone should be between 2 and 4, plus another one from 13 to 17—though that would stay open until 2... then we'll see who actually delivers when the pressure is on. ☕

Well... you'll find out during qualifying.