Posts by Brian Campbell36

wanderingbison9 said:The officials definitely saw what happened, but since there wasn't any direct contact—and considering how often they seem to give Sebastian Vettel a free pass whenever possible, along with a few other questionable factors—it's all a bit murky. Did he actually force him off into the grass, or did he leave enough room? By the time Jenson Button was already "inside" the line, had the space already been surrendered? Come on, let's be real here.

They have no choice; they've been penalizing him for every minor infraction, much like how they've handled Lewis Hamilton this season.
He was even slapped with a penalty previously just for failing to maintain the required gap behind the safety car.
I can only hope the FIA doesn't decide to overhaul the regulations again for 2012, because such shifts rarely favor Ferrari.

Kimberly Cruz said:Congrats to Sebastian Vettel on his second title 🙏

Kudos to Michael Schumacher for an incredible race 🙏

And let us not overlook Fernando Alonso, who managed to leave both Red Bull Racing cars and even a McLaren driver trailing in his wake. 😉

nimblesurfer17 As I have previously observed, there remains a profound necessity to scrutinize the underlying logic presented here. One must wonder, does anyone truly believe that such a superficial analysis holds any weight in a serious discussion? It seems we are once again drifting into the realm of baseless speculation rather than engaging with the actual data at hand. Is it not our responsibility to demand more rigor from those who claim to understand the intricacies of the sport?
What can truly be said about a figure like Sebastian Vettel? Is he merely a driver, or is he something more complex that defies simple categorization?🤣
How does one subtly elevate themselves? Observe this particular maneuver: "You see, this race merely proved that we were all essentially neck and neck; it demonstrated that our strength has remained consistent throughout the entire year, even if the results haven't yet reflected that reality..." 🤣 Yes, we are all perfectly aware that you are nothing more than an exaggeration.🙏

Should we not consider erecting a monument in honor of Adrian Newey?

He is undeniably a talented driver, but let’s be honest: this man has been handed a car so dominant that he's spent the last two seasons essentially racing against himself rather than the rest of the field.

wanderingbison9 said:It seems like you might have missed a few things while watching the race.🙄

🤣🤣🤣, perhaps if you examined the start with a bit more scrutiny, you would realize that had Jenson Button been the one responsible for that maneuver against Sebastian Vettel, he would have climbed out of his car immediately to lodge a direct protest with the Race Director.

Fernando Alonso, truly a masterclass performance! 🙏
He managed to keep Sebastian Vettel at bay; let him wave his arms in frustration as he struggles to close the gap.
Today, it was mathematically confirmed that Sebastian Vettel is now a two-time World Champion—the youngest to ever achieve such a feat.
To secure a second world title at just 24 years old is nothing short of phenomenal.
If Red Bull Racing maintains this level of dominance and continues to field a car that holds a 0.7-second advantage over the rest of the field, we might very well see a repeat of the last two seasons next year.
As for Mark Webber, I certainly expected more from him this season, though he clearly still needs to refine his race starts.
Had Felipe Massa been driving with this kind of intensity since the beginning of the season, the championship would have been far more compelling; even Michael Schumacher seems to have finally found his spark again.
My sincere congratulations to Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing on the title, as well as to all the fans cheering for the team!
Does McLaren Racing possess any realistic chance of challenging for the Constructors' Championship, or is Red Bull Racing simply untouchable?

Raymond Anderson4 said:That’s exactly how it’s going to go.
Ferrari should be more competitive next year, but Adrian Newey has already hinted that next season's car will be even better than this one.
🙂All respect to the master.

McLaren was the closest challenger to Red Bull this season, and regardless of what Adrian Newey does, next season should be much tighter. I must reiterate my expectation that from Pat Fry, we should see a total revolution at Ferrari for the 2012 season, making them true contenders against Red Bull right from the very first race.

What I find utterly baffling in this entire narrative is where Mark Webber disappeared to this season, considering he was fighting alongside Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel for the championship title in the final race last year?

Jason Campbell70 said:A few years?

Let me guess, since 2009.?

Well, the real Professor did it his entire career, winning in all sorts of machinery and fighting for titles in just about everything.

If you ask me who the greatest driver ever was, my heart would say Michael Schumacher, but my head would say "definitely Prost."

And let's be honest, even Sebastian Vettel can't be put in the same conversation as the most successful Formula 1 drivers of all time.

Exactly!🙂
Nowadays, the decisive factor is simply the car and its various complex technologies.
A decade ago, the sport was far more compelling because a driver's raw skill was actually valued; today, if you have Adrian Newey and a superior aerodynamic package, your championship is practically guaranteed.
The era where engineers competed to see who could build a machine with the highest horsepower is gone, replaced entirely by a relentless pursuit of nanotechnology.

Rebecca Fox4 said:Let's go KK, the whole country is behind you 👋

From what I can see, everyone is counting down the minutes until the Grand Prix Japan starts tomorrow 🙂

stormybadger8 said:Yeah, yeah, super optimistic. Truly. 😁

I have no clue why, but I’ve got this gut feeling that this might actually be the best race of his career—and man, it's going to blow us all away. 👋

Honestly, I think tomorrow is going to be the best race of the season. I can't wait. 👋

So, if I follow your logic, is it worth waking up at eight tomorrow morning and skipping tonight's night out on the town just to witness this supposed "race of the season"?

Amanda Kelly said:There’s no bragging involved here. The guy is absolutely right.
Sure, he’s been dominant all season, but every single race is a whole different beast.
Down at Indianapolis, Button was the one running the show through all the practice sessions, so I don't see why Vettel's new pole position shouldn't be considered a win.
It would be an achievement even if his car were predictably dominant, but grabbing pole under these less-than-ideal conditions? That just makes the success look even bigger.

And honestly, none of that really matters. We're celebrating the championship here!!! Hey, a CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

We can start popping the champagne once he actually crosses that finish line tomorrow and secures that final point.
Lest we forget last year, when Vettel sat third in the standings and snatched everything right from under the noses of both Webber and Alonso.

Anything could happen to Vettel—he could have another "Black Friday" disaster, or perhaps some driver might accidentally clip him and puncture his rear right tire; at that point, anything is possible.
Let us just wait until tomorrow morning; by around 10:00 AM, we will finally have our answer!

Edward Miller9 said:On German RTL, they're saying Kobayashi is ahead of Deda 🤷 🤷 http://www.rtl.de/formel1/liveticker?ticker=883

I guess nothing makes sense anymore 🙂 😁

7. Kamui Kobayashi (JPN)
8. Michael Schumacher (GER)
9. B Senna (BRA)
10. Vitaly Petrov (RUS)

I assume these standings are now considered official ahead of tomorrow's start. My sincere hope is that Ferrari can manage to place both cars within the top five if at all possible; is there any realistic hope for such an outcome?
(Even though Red Bull and McLaren seem to hold the edge over Ferrari, one can always harbor a glimmer of hope for some absolute chaos caused by the British driver (Hamilton😁).

Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber) is starting in seventh, while Schumacher takes eighth—apparently, according to the official statement from the Elizabeth Hughes, it was all a matter of tire management;

http://en.espnf1.com/japan/motorsport/story/60881.html

Button really squeezed every ounce of performance out of his car today, though one has to admit that sometimes a little bit of luck is just part of the game;

http://en.espnf1.com/japan/motorsport/story/60888.html

The reason I find Vettel so grating is becoming even clearer now; he’s actually bragging about taking first place despite having a crash yesterday;

http://en.espnf1.com/japan/motorsport/story/60881.html

stormybadger8 said:Hamilton - Schumacher's move during qualifying was dangerous
Deda - Hamilton was "stupid"

🤣🤣🤣

Looks like things are going to get tense with Deda this weekend🤣

Deda really is the "boss" when it comes to Hamilton! 🙂
How could he even try it against him? When dealing with the legendary Schumacher, there is absolutely no room for games; after all, he remains a living institution within F1. 🤣

Raymond Ortiz89 said:Button just went ahead and washed Hamilton again 😬

It’s the same old story, isn't it? If only Hamilton hadn't played his games right at the start and accidentally ended up catching Button in the gravel trap instead.

I’m personally expecting Alonso to be sitting pretty in third place by the very first turn; in my estimation, he possesses a far superior launch than even the magnificent German ruler of today's F1, Sebastian Vettel.

darkmarlin16 said:0,009 🙂

It is incredibly close!

For those of you who possess a deeper understanding of the track at Indianapolis, is it once again an even-numbered side where McLaren (Button) starts, making it the "dirty" side compared to the line taken by Vettel and Hamilton?

I wonder if McLaren can maintain this level of proximity to Vettel and Red Bull tomorrow.

Japanese Grand Prix 2011
Qualifying

1 Sebastian Vettel (Germany) Red Bull 1'30.466
2 Jenson Button (UK) McLaren 1'30.475
3 Lewis Hamilton (UK) McLaren 1'30.617
4 Felipe Massa (Brazil) Ferrari 1'30.804
5 Fernando Alonso (Spain) Ferrari 1'30.886
6 Mark Webber (Australia) Red Bull 1'31.156
7 Michael Schumacher (Germany) Mercedes-Benz 1'32.116
8 B Senna (Brazil) Renault 1'32.297
9 Vitaly Petrov (Russia) Renault 1'32.245
10 Kamui Kobayashi (Japan) Sauber 1'32.380
11 Sutil (Germany) Force India 1'32.463
12 P di Resta (UK) Force India 1'32.746
13 Rubens Barrichello (Brazil) Williams 1'33.079
14 Pastor Maldonado (Venezuela) Williams 1'33.224
15 Buemi (Switzerland) Toro Rosso 1'33.227
16 Jaime Alguersuar (Spain) Toro Rosso 1'33.427
17 Perez (Mexico) Sauber 1'34.704
18 Heikki Kovalainen (Finland) Lotus 1'35.454
19 Jarno Trulli (Italy) Lotus 1'35.514
20 J d'Ambrosio (Belgium) Virgin 1'36.439
21 Timo Glock (Germany) Virgin 1'36.507
22 Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) HRT 1'37.846
23 N Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes-Benz -
24 Vitantonio Liuzzi (Italy) HRT -

Vettel has managed to edge ahead once again, but Button is breathing down his neck. If the weather stays clear and those stars align for a dry track, the sheer pace shown by McLaren suggests we are in for a spectacular race tomorrow.
It seems Massa is starting to consistently outpace Alonso. One has to wonder: is Ferrari simply incapable of breaking into the top four during qualifying sessions?
As for Webber, he is performing exactly as expected; he always demonstrates the true strength of Red Bull during the race and will likely fight tooth and nail for a spot on the podium.

What on earth happened with Rosberg? Schumacher looks absolutely brilliant in 7th, whereas where would Rosberg have landed if he hadn't faltered? Perhaps a position or two right there alongside him?

Chris Ortiz said:Gumbek is absolutely dominating🙂

Honestly, if we could just manage to secure pole position once in a while, we wouldn't have to constantly invent these elaborate tactical schemes just to scrape our way toward a victory.🙂

It seems Red Bull has simply settled into a calm state—the proverbial calm before the storm. Tomorrow during qualifying and again on Sunday, everything will finally be laid bare.

There is no way Vettel and Red Bull are going to just hand McLaren and Button the front row on a silver platter.

People seem so incredibly certain about the outcome that they are already mentally preparing for the 2012 season; frankly, whether they finish first or twenty-fourth in Practice 1 or Practice 2 hardly matters at this point.

When Sunday arrives, the only thing that truly carries weight is the points.

James Diaz8 said:oho..🍿 looks like Vettel finally hit his limit 🍿

Finally, we saw a similar trend back in Canada where he performed exceptionally well in both qualifying and the race itself.

I am almost waiting for Vettel to start making mistakes during the actual race—that is where the points are truly won—rather than just during Practice 1 or Practice 2.

He is giving his competitors a glimmer of hope; clearly, driving this track has become a bit too routine for him.

All eyes are on tomorrow's qualifying and Sunday's race, and if Alonso manages to pull off a victory, it would be a monumental achievement for the crew from Maranello.

Honestly, I suspect McLaren might cross the finish line first before Ferrari does, especially since their car looked significantly faster in Singapore; had Hamilton not had that contact with Massa, he surely would have finished ahead of Alonso, whom he nearly overtook if he had just stayed out for one more lap.

Regrettably, for Ferrari and Alonso, finishing in the top five will likely be considered a successful outing.🤣

stormybadger8 said:ESPN.com says it’s going to be a scorcher, so expect a total washout on the track🤣

An interesting observation!
Is it just me, or is ESPN.com a complete and utter failure when it comes to their weather forecasting?🙂
Tomorrow, Mladen will provide us with the definitive forecast.

Lawrence Vaughn3 said:If the rules hadn't shifted in 2009... if they hadn't introduced those cost-cutting measures... Red Bull might have been lucky to settle for third at best. It would have just been a straight fight between Ferrari and McLaren...

Furthermore, is there any realistic possibility that the FIA might reconsider reinstating the testing sessions they abolished in the name of fiscal restraint?😕

Has there been any actual movement or quiet discussion regarding this matter lately?

It would be an absolute game-changer for the championship; teams would finally have the opportunity to scrutinize every single bespoke component and run the data, allowing them to determine with certainty whether a new part truly integrates seamlessly with the rest of the chassis.😕

Returning to the immediate matter at hand, can we actually count on rain for Sunday?

Based on the current data, it looks like we're in for a dry race.

http://www.weather-forecast.com/loca...recasts/latest

Yet, the BBC seems to be hoping for rain just as much as I am.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/5007

🤷