Posts by Amanda Kelly

stormybadger8 said:... I’d bet money that by the end of the season—or maybe Vettel, depending on who loses their mind first, though I’m leaning toward Webber—someone’s going to pull a stunt and ram their teammate. And let’s be real, they won't even pretend it was an accident...

That’s a hell of a bet you’re offering.
I’d bet on tomorrow being a new day.

Honestly, I’d just tell Webber to give his car a thorough inspection before the next race.

redheron12 said:Look at 2007 with Hamilton and Alonso. Lewis was basically a rookie stepping into the car while Alonso was already a world champion. Things went way more sideways back then, yet Hamilton still held his own against Alonso without all the nonsense happening right on the track.

So, are you actually trying to tell me that both Alonso and Hamilton were treated equally by McLaren that year?

For what it's worth, hats off to Lewis for that season. I might have even felt bad for him if Kimi hadn't taken the title. It was just the pressure and rookie inexperience that cost him the championship; I don't know how else to read those last two races. It clearly wasn't a lack of talent.

But good luck convincing me he wasn't the team's favorite.

stormybadger8 said:It’s a Ferrari mistake, through and through. It definitely wasn't Zalon's fault, but Ferrari should have reached out to Charles immediately to ask for clarification—like, whether he should give the position back or not. They really should have given Zalon an answer the second it happened. They know how these things get penalized; it's nothing new. He can't exactly see all the cars from mid-air or make that call on his own, but the pit wall can.

It looks like Ferrari was thinking along the same lines as Alonso; there was something unique about this specific situation.
And I don't buy this whole thing about questioning the call or waiting for instructions. It needs to be crystal clear, and the driver has to react instantly—we're talking a split-second window here.

Just wanted to drop my two cents on Alonso and everything that went down during this race.

First off, the big thing: personally, I don't have any complaints. Yeah, the start was rough, and that basically killed his chances right out of the gate. I’m not trying to brush that mistake under the rug because the consequences were huge, but I’m treating it as a given when looking at the rest of the drama people are obsessing over.

Regarding the move on Kubica, it seems fine to me. The penalty makes sense—it feels principled, and hopefully, they stick to that standard—but so does Alonso's reaction.
I’m not trying to make excuses for Alonso (not that I need to, since I’m fine with him), but I think in that moment, he genuinely believed he could pull it off without getting flagged. He didn't feel responsible for how things unfolded. It was a rational call from an experienced driver. Again, I'm not holding it against him.
The sudden Safety Car was just bad luck, and don't even get me started on Kubica having to retire...

All in all, it was incredibly frustrating to watch, but I’ve got nothing against my team or our driver. Based on what we saw on track, Alonso really deserved a podium finish.

stormybadger8 said:Poor Mark Webber 🙂 just getting bullied by his own team, it's pathetic 🙂

Every single race they order him to stay out of Sebastian Vettel's way.👎
That little Sebastian Vettel pushes him right off the track into the grass every damn time.👎
Even had Sebastian Vettel slam him into Heikki Kovalainen's car once.👎
On top of that, they give him such a junk car he can't even qualify, finishing like 20th.😢

It’s honestly terrible how Red Bull treats him.😢

What kind of bullying is this? It's not normal. A disgraceful team.👎

I don't feel bad for him. You're just another slynomad32. Now you can whine along with everyone else.

I said it right after Turkey—if I were the Team Principal, I'd hand that guy a red card immediately. Forget the money and the title.

It feels like we did something terrible to deserve getting screwed over by fate like this every single time.

stormybadger8 said:🙂 Robert Kubica finishes second, followed by Nico Rosberg in third.😉

Mark Webber—Alonso's a total wreck after that first corner. Lewis Hamilton is basically picking up scraps off the track; he keeps going, but after swapping out the nose and losing massive time during the Safety Car, he actually ends up behind Jenson Button. 😬

If you're worried, I'm terrified.
Do you honestly think Mark Webber is obligated to share his destructive streak equally? Not even close.

He slammed into Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap (where exactly? Lewis was overtaking Fernando Alonso at the time), took out Sebastian Vettel while fighting for the win, and then started picking off the Cosworth engines too.
But when it comes to that first turn, Ferrari drivers always seem to dive out of the way, so it’s probably just someone else who’ll get hit next. Heaven forbid anyone tries to overtake them (like Lewis Hamilton 🙏).
It's a shame Felipe Massa didn't get a better starting position. He's the official number two driver, after all. The others just pretend they aren't.

stormybadger8 said:And that nonsense about him wanting to swap seats with Fernando Alonso😂
if he actually read this, I swear my dog could bite me if he doesn't snag P2 on the grid tomorrow🤣

😂

Anyway, as for Alonso, sure, let's aim for 2nd place—just not on the grid, but on the podium.

stormybadger8 said:Let’s be honest, the car Mark Webber is driving right now is basically just the one Sebastian Vettel was struggling with back in Turkey. To make matters worse, they went and slapped on that new wing, and now we're stuck. No spare parts, no backup components—hell, they don't even have a spare car sitting in the garage. Typical.🤣

So, what exactly is Red Bull's factory in China doing if all the parts are just being shipped over in containers?

Michael Lee4 said:I might just kill myself with a blunt knife... damn Delarosa at 7, Delarossa at 8, and Button at 14 🤦 for crying out loud...

Even that damn Alonso is faster than Hamilton...... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 😠

It's pathetic how they study RB... just looking for new excuses to whine about. 🤦

Massa is still 7th.
The time gaps are massive. It’s bad.
All we have left is faith and hope in Mark Webber.

stormybadger8 said:even photocopiers aren't what they used to be 😬

😂
Same old story.
Probably just have too many tickets left over, so they're trying to bait people into buying into the McLaren updates.

So, standard practice during free practice.
Ferrari and Mercedes are flying, while McLaren is struggling at the bottom.

Is it too much to ask for things to actually flip the script tomorrow?

Kimberly White63 said:I dragged myself out to the beach to check your predictions and drop my own. I probably won't even catch qualifying or the race, since I'll be stuck working a graveyard shift. 😁

I might crawl out just to watch the Spaniards take the championship. 🙂

What are you, a turtle?

stormybadger8 said:It’s basically a three-day Southern wedding marathon.😁

Prep and qualifying on Saturday, the race on Sunday, then football, drinks, and celebrating Uruguay's title win in the evening 😬 followed by a massive party until sunrise, only to face some bitter coffee on Monday morning before everyone drags themselves back to work. 🤣

You forgot to mention who's throwing the party around 4 PM?

redheron12 said:Why the sudden intensity?

stormyviper11 isn't an authority, per se—but I would be genuinely interested to hear his take on Ferrari's current form and whether they actually stand a chance at the title.

And while we're at it, I'd love to know his thoughts on Alonso and this whole ongoing drama—is this just typical behavior, or is there some deep-seated personal friction going on? Also, where does he see Alonso fitting into the long-term structure at Ferrari?

Look, stormyviper11 is an authority, or at least someone whose opinion carries more weight than most, for good reason.

You're kind of contradicting yourself here. 😁

redheron12 said:Really solid breakdown, stormyviper11—everything you listed hits the mark and I don't disagree with any of it. My only regret is that you didn't touch upon Alonso and his sheer obsession with Hamilton during that stretch—or just the general state of affairs at Ferrari back then.

Alright, redheron12, what's the deal with Alonso now?
Since stormyviper11 is clearly the ultimate authority here, I guess whatever he says is the absolute truth. He missed mentioning Alonso—which, fine, that's probably the least important part of this whole saga—but should he have added something?

Go ahead, tell me (from your side of things) what he actually should have done in that situation. What would you have done? What would you personally do if you were sitting in his seat?
What makes him different from any other driver? Or is Alonso just in a league of his own?

Jonathan Booth5 said:I wonder how many mistakes Lewis Hamilton has made this year compared to the errors from the Red Bull driver? It’s honestly a miracle he’s even managed to stay within striking distance. Is it game over for us?

We are.
I'm getting zero support here. I can't keep dragging this conversation along by myself.

Honestly, it just hit me how lonely I am in this debate. 🤷 Surely I'm not the only one seeing this!?

redheron12 said:How can you say that? Before the SC, Lewis was right behind Sebastian Vettel—then after the SC and that penalty, his chance to fight for P1 just evaporated. How could he not be affected by that?

No, Lewis isn't any more of a threat to him than Vettel, Mark Webber, or Jenson Button 😉

Even if Lewis had been black-flagged today, Button would have scooped up those points—meaning there was absolutely no way for Alonso to benefit from it.🤷

Oh right, does it actually matter if Lewis finishes with 18 more points or 18 fewer? Just a tiny detail.

Here, 🙏 because I just love that level of confidence.

stormybadger8 said:Signed, fully agreeing including point 3.👍

The only thing that bugs me is Hamilton whining "Vettel hit me."🙄
Just as much of a crybaby as Alonso. I wonder if he wants McLaren to file a complaint against Charlie too.🤣

And can we talk about that start in the USA?
Seriously, who was even in that silver car right behind Alonso? Honestly, doesn't matter.
But here's the real question (since everyone's busy blaming Alonso's mistakes): did that thing spin out on its own, or did someone give him a little nudge?

redheron12 said:Fine, if we're going to be pedantic, wasn't everyone screwed because the SC missed Vettel? If we're looking at the full scope of things, it should be obvious to everyone that the primary blame lies with the organizers and the FIA.

And honestly, the most frustrating part of this whole saga is how Alonso is fixating on settling scores with Hamilton—all that whining regarding Hamilton's penalty. If Alonso actually cared about justice as much as he pretends to, his first target would be the FIA and their botched deployment of the SC, rather than taking aim at Hamilton.

Not everyone, though. Right?

redheron12 said:Fine, if we're going to be pedantic, wasn't everyone screwed because the SC missed Vettel? If we're looking at the full scope of things, it should be obvious to everyone that the primary blame lies with the organizers and the FIA.

And honestly, the most frustrating part of this whole saga is how Alonso is fixating on settling scores with Hamilton—all that whining regarding Hamilton's penalty. If Alonso actually cared about justice as much as he pretends to, his first target would be the FIA and their botched deployment of the SC, rather than taking aim at Hamilton.

Pretty much everyone! I can be annoyed, mad, or even furious with Lewis, but he isn't the one running the race or handing out penalties. I actually want to believe the SC overtaking error was just an honest mistake—just pure clumsiness. If I didn't believe that, I wouldn't be able to watch this anymore.

redheron12 said:Fine, if we're going to be pedantic, wasn't everyone screwed because the SC missed Vettel? If we're looking at the full scope of things, it should be obvious to everyone that the primary blame lies with the organizers and the FIA.

And honestly, the most frustrating part of this whole saga is how Alonso is fixating on settling scores with Hamilton—all that whining regarding Hamilton's penalty. If Alonso actually cared about justice as much as he pretends to, his first target would be the FIA and their botched deployment of the SC, rather than taking aim at Hamilton.

Look, Lewis is a massive rival for him in the championship. Both in terms of points and raw pace. The gap isn't impossible to close. To me, it's perfectly natural that this situation bugs him. I keep trying to say that's the key here, not some "whining."

When Alonso "whines" about Lewis's penalty, who is he actually talking to? McLaren, Lewis, or the FIA? He's clearly aiming it at whoever handed out the penalty.

Besides, this "statement from Alonso" served up via Ferrari's own channels feels like nothing more than Ferrari trying to play damage control and quiet things down.
There's no fixing it now. What needed to be said has been said, and dragging it out further will only make things worse.
So, let's just move on.