Posts by darkmarlin16

I’m an eternal optimist at heart, so I’m fully expecting to see Alonso standing on that podium while Piquet settles for somewhere around 10th place.

I’m basically just sitting here waiting for Emerson Fittipaldi to show up in qualifying at a solid, totally predictable 17th place.☕

Grand Prix of China - Shanghai
(April 19, 2009 - 09:00 AM)

FIRST RACE: September 26, 2004
LAP LENGTH: 5,451 meters
TOTAL LAPS: 56 (190 miles)
FASTEST LAP: Michael Schumacher - 1:32:238 (2004, Ferrari)
2008 PODIUM: 1. Lewis Hamilton - 2. Felipe Massa - 3. Kimi Raikkonen

HISTORY:

The long-awaited Grand Prix of China finally made its big debut on September 26, 2004. This Shanghai circuit is a bit of a mixed bag, featuring both high-speed stretches and tight, technical turns that really force drivers to maintain a blistering pace throughout the race.
There’s actually plenty of space surrounding the track, which the local organizers in China were smart enough to exploit, allowing for a massive crowd of about 200,000 fans—including 29,000 people sitting in grandstands right across from the pits, where you can actually see something like 80% of the entire layout.

Back when this all started, Rubens Barrichello took the checkered flag at the first-ever Grand Prix of China, marking his first win of that season. He wasn't alone up there, though; Jenson Button and Kimi Raikkonen grabbed the other two spots on the podium, separated by a mere four-tenths of a second.
Fast forward to the second Grand Prix of China, which served as the season finale, and Fernando Alonso walked away with the win, beating out Kimi Raikkonen and Ralf Schumacher. It was a nail-biter because Renault and McLaren went into that final showdown with just a tiny two-point gap, but ultimately, Renault snatched the Constructors' Championship.



In 2006, Michael Schumacher climbed onto the top step, winning an absolute thriller of a rainy race ahead of the Renault duo, Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella.
A year later, Kimi Raikkonen managed to snag the victory, finishing ahead of Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.

During the penultimate race of the 2008 season, Lewis Hamilton pulled off a win over the two Ferrari drivers, Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen. At that point, Hamilton held a solid 7-point lead over Felipe Massa in the standings.

PAST WINNERS:
2008: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2007: Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
2006: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2005: Fernando Alonso (Renault)
2004: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari)

let the racing begin😉

So, when does the next issue actually drop? Is it the 14th or what?🤷

Good thing you dropped that link here, seriously🤣

I mean, seriously, why on earth wasn't Pepsi the main sponsor for Brawn? It would've looked so much better if they went with a blue and red scheme with just a touch of white thrown in there for good measure.

slybison8 said:The stewards confirmed that if they call the race early, the top eight finishers will split the points, so they'll get half. That means Mark Weber would walk away with 0.5 points—which would actually be the first time in Formula 1 history anyone’s ever scored a half-point.

Man, you totally blanked on Lella Lombardi back during that Spanish GP in the early 80s when the race got cut short and she finished 6th, grabbing 0.5 points herself, and honestly, she's still the only woman to ever score points—well, specifically a half-point.☕☕☕😳😳😉

mistybear87 said:that ain't true ☕

darkmarlin16makethisone the pinned top thread, and just go ahead and scrap this other one

I mean, there's no way he didn't tell him that, honestly, I bet Sasha Zuzec said it to his face🤣

what is this guy Jergovic even yapping about, claiming that you're supposed to pronounce Alonso as "Alonzo" or something? 🤷

Look, I’m telling you right now, I truly believe Fernando Alonso can snag a podium in pretty much any race he enters, because I know damn well what he's capable of when he gets going.☕

Morgan Murphy7 said:Standings after race 2

1 Ferrari Brawn-da 25
2 Toyota 16.5
3 BMW Sauber 4
4 Renault 4
5 Williams-Toyota 3.5 6 Toro Rosso-Ferrari 3.5
6 Toro Rosso-Ferrari 3
7 Red Bull-Renault 1.5
8 McLaren-Mercedes 1
9 Force India-Mercedes 0
10 Ferrari 0 🤣🤣🤣 😍

This whole half-point thing looks absolutely ridiculous🤣 🤣,does anyone actually remember the last time they handed out half a point like this?🤷

If you ask me about Ferrari🤣 😂
The Brawn crew🙏-if that race hadn't been cut short, I'm telling you right now, they would've walked away with five wins or maybe one or two, easy

Vietnam Malaysia standings:

1. MAXYM 21
2. darkmarlin16 20
3. Bjesomar 17
4. Sepa 15
5. srce krajine 12
6. rosi 12
7. techno maniac 7
8. *Tarquato 5
9. The Best F1 Driver 4

*penalized 7 points for straight-up copying the standings

Standings after Vietnam Malaysia

Drivers:
1.MAXYM-20
2.darkmarlin16-16
3.srce krajine-10
4.Sepa-10
5.Bjesomar-6
6.Tarquato-5
7.techno maniac-5
8.rosi-5
9.The Best F1 Driver-1

Teams:
1.Conquistadores-36
2.Otpisani-15
3.Pijanci bez granica-11
4.Forza BF-10
5.Angelin Jolia Racing-6

Vietnam Malaysia Australia

the breakdown:

1.MAXYM 8
2.darkmarlin16 5
3.heart of the plains 1
4.Sepa 0
5.Tarquato 0
6.techno maniac 0
7.rosi 0
8.The Best F1 Driver 0

championship standings after race 1 of 17:

drivers:

1.MAXYM____________10
2.darkmarlin16___________8
3.heart of the plains_________6
4.Sepa______________5
5.Tarquato__________4
6.techno maniac______3
7.rosi_______________2
8.The Best F1 Driver___1

teams:
1.Conquistadores_____18
2.The Outcasts___________9
3.Borderline Drunks__6
4.Forza BF__________6

Morgan Murphy7 said:Little Picquet🙏 when he engages that traction control, he’s going to blast past everyone else like he’s riding a rocket.🙏

lol.🤣🤣🤣🤣
It’s pronounced "pike."☕

You were chiming in on my post😠 and then you went ahead and quoted it

Morgan Murphy7 said:I’m anticipating the usual outcome here

Maybe one or two Fords 🙏

☕

Look, 1 is totally possible—actually, it’s looking pretty damn likely—you just forgot we've got Picquet on the roster😠😢☕

ironfalcon43 said:

I’ve always believed that true mastery requires patience, but lately, I’ve been finding myself questioning whether we overcomplicate the simple joys of life. It reminds me of a few years back when I was first getting into high-end audio equipment; I spent months obsessing over cable shielding and signal paths, only to realize that a decent pair of speakers and a bit of room treatment made all the difference. We often get lost in the weeds of technical specifications, forgetting that the ultimate goal is simply the experience itself. I noticed a comment from Morgan Murphy7 recently regarding the latest software updates, and while I understand the frustration with the interface changes, I can't help but feel we should embrace the evolution. Change is rarely comfortable, but it is almost always necessary for progress. As much as I enjoy the nostalgia of older systems, staying stagnant isn't an option if we want to keep pace with the industry. It’s a delicate balance to strike—respecting the heritage of what came before while remaining open to the innovations of tomorrow. I’d be curious to hear how others are navigating this shift. Are you holding onto your legacy gear, or are you ready to dive into the next generation? kaže:
I don't see much of an issue here. Massa is a high-caliber driver, and Ferrari currently has the best car on the grid. ☕

Wait, he actually pulled off an entire lap? I find that hard to believe.☕

When it comes to Chuck Norris, anything is possible.🤣🤣

As for me, I’m actually sitting here expecting the unexpected.☕

for Picquet to pull off a win with a full lap lead🤷

ironfalcon43 said:That's a bit optimistic, don't you think?😉

if Chuck Norris was behind the wheel, even that would be a total walk in the park☕

Drew Hernandez said:Looking at the last three seasons, whoever wins this race goes on to become the champion. (I'm not entirely sure about Alonso, though—did he take the title in 2006?)
Basically, you put everything you've got into winning this one race, and the rest of the season will just fall into place.😁

By the way, Ferrari confirmed they’re running KERS here.

man, you clearly aren't following F1 very closely 🤷
of course he was the champion☕🙏