steelmaker83 said:things aren't quite that simple—you can't just buy raw talent in Formula 1, which is why Lewis Hamilton remains number one—he’s simply the most naturally gifted driver
It's logical for a team to assume they can fix every other variable—but you can't manufacture talent—so the best will always be the most sought after
though having talent doesn't guarantee it'll actually be realized according to its potential
The clearest example was back in 2007—he entered the season completely unfettered and only cracked under pressure right at the end when the title was on the line. Since then, he's had some kind of drama every single season.
Sure, he's fast and an elite wheel-to-wheel fighter—but to actually claim the title of the greatest, you need mental fortitude too. So far, he hasn't quite delivered on that front. 🤷
There is one permanent danger—the kind that lingers indefinitely—where you carry some dormant injury that stays quiet for years, only for a vessel to suddenly rupture. You end up with a brain hemorrhage and are found dead in the morning, all because of a head injury sustained twenty years ago.
So, you're telling me it’s actually a problem when the lead driver dives into a tight corner against drivers five or six—as if that isn't just how racing works 🤷.
The latest report from Autosport suggests that the internal dynamics at Ferrari are shifting again—as if things weren't complicated enough already. It seems there's a renewed focus on restructuring their technical approach to stay competitive. One can only wonder how long these strategic pivots actually last before they hit the same old walls.
Word on the street is that Fernando Alonso is officially on Mercedes' radar. Looking ahead to 2016.Autosport reports that negotiations will only move forward if they can get a full breakdown of the new contract from Lewis Hamilton.
gentlecobra23 said:You think Fernando Alonso is going to finish just 30 seconds behind Nico Rosberg...
If Fernando Alonso moves to Mercedes, it means Luiz goes to Honda—in which case, he'll be haunted by the ghost of some departed Brazilian driver, somehow clinching the title with more wins but fewer points than Kevin Magnussen.
The only silver lining in this whole disaster is that—if my math is right—he only narrowly avoided being crushed by the machine. He was maybe 20cm off from being hit dead center... 😢
Michael Diaz4 said:He walked away from F1—fate was kind enough, really. He snagged two titles, though arguably undeservedly while sitting behind the wheel of the most dominant car of that era. He barely scraped by, but he did it... Given how poorly he performed afterward, staying in the game for as long as he did was actually quite a feat.
Schmidt is speculating that this could all be part of a devious plan by Denisov to screw over Alonso—a bit of payback for 2007. He claims those who actually know him realize he hasn't forgotten. 🍿
steelmaker83 said:The rumors about Mercedes potentially becoming a customer team are gaining traction—though, frankly, given their recent trajectory, it’s hardly a shocker. It seems the idea of them supplying engines to others is back on the table—a move that would certainly shake up the current hierarchy.
Please... he came across to me as a pretty poor bluffer during that interview. But, if he actually lands at Mercedes, I'll be the first one to congratulate him. ☕
Unless those tires they're pulling leave you with nothing but Caterham or Marussia as actual options. 😁
Would he really risk his severance package just to be an asshole? His ego has always been far too massive for that kind of move—not that anyone expected better.
I actually feel for him. I always thought he was a decent guy—even if he wasn't cutting it in a top-tier NASCAR team during my viewing years. I remember being a kid, racing around the living room rug with my NASCAR cards, and he’d be the one constantly crashing out first. 😁
Even when Mass crashed, we got immediate updates straight from the hospital. When Kubica went down, they were already reporting no serious injuries before the race was even over... 👎
Solid analysis here—for anyone actually fluent in German. The takeaway is that Lewis Hamilton overplayed his hand; his recent comments make it clear he missed the mark. He essentially locked himself out of Ferrari, got passed over by Mercedes and Red Bull Racing, leaving him with nothing but McLaren—which now holds all the leverage in negotiations. 🍿
To me makes zero sense—Alonso seeing more potential in McLaren Honda than in Ferrari.
If you look at the current landscape—Ferrari's car is easily half a second ahead, especially considering how much Mercedes' engine leads Ferrari. With no major rule changes on the horizon, we should see Alison's first car on track next year, though God knows what kind of engine Honda will actually deliver. 🤷
Even if we account for Ferrari's typical incompetence, they seem like a better choice for the next three years than McLaren. To me, the logic behind choosing McLaren feels more like a "maybe we'll get lucky and land someone like Lewis..." type of gamble.
On the flip side, perhaps Sebastian Vettel just wants to head to Ferrari to silence everyone calling him a fraud 😁, which would leave a vacancy at Red Bull Racing for Alonso to jump into.
There isn't much logic for leaving Red Bull Racing for Ferrari either, but pure ego and the desire to prove himself where everyone wants to be is a valid enough argument. If I were in Vettel's shoes and Ferrari wanted me, I'd take the deal.