Posts by ironfalcon43

I agree that it might be best to move on from this topic😉. In my opinion, even one more penalty could potentially be fatal for us😢

Let's head over to Malaysia and see who really comes out on top👍.

Bradley Nelson2 said:Not sure what you're getting at. I just remember one race in Indianapolis where Schumacher actually let Barrichello take it right before the line. ☕

It doesn't really matter; I already know someone from that group was let go. Honestly, the whole situation was such an embarrassment that it isn't even worth bringing up.☕

slynomad32 said:It’s true, but at least those two were driving for the same outfit... these guys aren't even in the same league, which makes the comparison a million times worse.
So there really isn't any basis for a comparison here...😁😂😉🙂👍

Since they were teammates, it's obvious there was an agreement in place.😂 Otherwise, you're just speculating.☕

slynomad32 said:The way Glock handled Hamilton lacked any semblance of true sportsmanship...🙂

"Sportsmanship,"😂 🤣you say? I recall a few seasons back when Rubens Barrichello was instructed to let Michael Schumacher past just inches from the finish line. Where was that spirit then?😳

Wasn't it Barrichello back then, or...🤔

Frank Collins85 said:as for me, I really like 😬

I wouldn't mind this at all☕

feralcanyon73 said:Kimi is going to take the win. Go Kimi.👍

Good morning, everyone.☕

Roger Wright94 said:Did Rubens Barrichello start this thread?

Yes☕ I believe so😕

While this track has belonged to Ferrari in years past, the current power dynamics suggest we might see a different story unfold this time around. The heavy hitters looking to take the win are Toyota, Brawn GP, and Ferrari... though personally, I’m rooting for an underdog to pull off the upset.☕

Morgan Murphy7 said:To be honest, I’ve never really been a fan of Kimi Räikkönen 🙏

Up until about three seasons ago, I actually thought he was quite decent 🙂 but things have shifted significantly since then. It isn't that I harbor any particular dislike for him—it's just that my respect for his driving style has waned over time.☕

Jose Taylor17 said:I don't think so... McLaren is completely screwed.☕

If McLaren is in the gutter, what does that say about the rest of you who haven't achieved anything at all?🤷

Amanda Kelly said:Lewis absolutely crushed that race in Australia.

I don't think that’s enough reason to throw a massive party if you ask me.
If I were in your shoes, the only thing I’d be banking on is Lewis Hamilton and his sheer skill level. He’s a reliable benchmark, period. As for anything else? I wouldn't hold my breath. We already saw enough issues with McLaren to know things aren't perfect, so let's just wait a race or two before we start making any definitive calls.

Well, I was referring to celebrating the podium finish...😉...as for the car itself, it is far from perfect, so there isn't much to be happy about on that front. However, they are working intensely on it, and the results should continue to improve steadily.☕

fadedpanther4 said:It's true, the points situation favors McLaren.
Unfortunately (or fortunately, if you're a McLaren driver), those points don't really reflect how unconvincing and struggling McLaren looked over this past weekend.

The weekend is over, and honestly, most people probably won't even remember it (aside from the winner, of course). It doesn't really matter how things unfolded while the race was happening; what matters is how you cross the finish line at the end... that's the only metric that counts.😉

fadedpanther4 said:Did they perform as brilliantly as Ferrari?
Even with that gap, I guess Lewis managed to scrape together a podium finish... though it was really thanks to Trulli's mistake. 😬

From what I can gather regarding the standings:

McLaren 6
Ferrari 0

So, there really is no point in comparing the Silver Arrows to a team like that.🤷

I don't intend to comment on the race until the dust settles and the official RESULTS are confirmed... However, I was quite taken aback by this sudden onslaught against the current champion... It’s truly unfortunate to see people projecting their frustrations over their own teams' poor finishes by insulting Lewis😕. There is honestly no point in wasting words on such individuals...

It sounds incredibly pathetic to hear all this jealousy directed at Lewis... but if that's how you choose to feel, carry on... For McLaren fans, this was an absolutely stellar race, and we have plenty of reasons to celebrate👍

Jose Taylor17 said:It's all because of the championship on the forum.😉

🤣 Oh, please. Let's be honest—you already know you don't stand a chance against us.😂

Feel free to root for BMW; I have a feeling they’re going to pull off something special tomorrow.☕

Raymond Ortiz89 said:What is Alonso even doing? Honestly, that guy is such a joke; he won't even crack the top twelve.

That is quite a vocabulary you have there.🙂 There really is no need to insult such a gem.☕

Susan Jones8 said:Brawn expected to take first, while Toyota was just looking to pull off a heist...
And one last thing: man, I am absolutely losing it over those Honda big shots in Tokyo—what a mess, especially since they're all lumped in with Fry, naturally. 😠

I really can't stand this guy.******

Jose Taylor17 said:Rosberg really needs this victory...☕
unless someone ends up out of the race entirely.🙂

Until yesterday you were a BMW supporter, what happened to you suddenly??????

Rebecca Thomas5 said:😁

I'm actually quite happy about how things shook out🙂
😁
Heikki really showed that he’s got more grit than that arrogant Brit... when the car isn't performing, all that hype just disappears, and I guess you finally see who the actual drivers are when the conditions get messy...

Man, you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about... just back off!

John Bennett4 said:Even if it is just the livery, at least the color is actually decent—a far cry from that tacky, cheap Italian red they always seem to use 😂

There's really no need to stoop to their level...

Jessica Ramos12 said:I'm thinking the race starts at 8 because of Daylight Saving Time tonight.

That sounds like a good plan to me.🤣

stormybadger8 said:F1 Studio kicks off at 7:25 by the new clock, which means 6:25 by the old one. You better not miss Jergovic's breakdown on why Hamilton 20 is what it is.🤣

18😉

It’s certainly a relief to see someone performing even worse than McLaren🤣

While I’d prefer not to jump to any final conclusions before tomorrow's practice sessions, certain things are becoming quite apparent:

The teams utilizing that controversial diffuser certainly hold a significant advantage, and they really ought to capitalize on it this weekend.👎
It seems Ferrari is hovering close to that top trio—perhaps even closer than the current standings suggest.👎
As I suspected, Renault and BMW just aren't in that same league right now; they've taken a massive step backward, and their reality has shifted to merely fighting for points. Winning is currently a distant dream for them.😠
Red Bull is an absolute disaster... it's one of those "when it rains, it pours" situations for them.🙄
Force India is performing better than anyone anticipated.😁
Given how Toro Rosso handled their preseason preparations, they couldn't really ask for much more, though they probably didn't expect to find themselves sitting at the very bottom of the pack either.🙂
As for McLaren, I have no comment.☕

It has finally begun.🙂

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