briskmarlin44 said:Apologies if this isn't really the right place to bring this up—I don't want to clutter the board—but if anyone out there has a passion for covering the Big Five leagues and would be interested in contributing to a volunteer-run site (think essays, power rankings, match reviews, etc.), please shoot me a DM. Cheers.
Congrats to everyone on the podium this race—and a huge shoutout to swifttiger75 for clinching the title. We fought hard and fair until the very last inch, but luck was clearly on his side today—he absolutely earned that championship win. As for us, we’ve got a massive shot at taking the top spot next season, both in the drivers' standings and the constructors'. Kudos to Adam Chase41 as well, and to everyone who stepped up this season. I’m really hoping our numbers grow next year so the competition gets even more intense.
Regarding next season—after finishing 3rd in the individual standings—I’m open to all possibilities, whether that means stepping in as the lead driver or the second driver. All options are on the table, and everyone is welcome. The goal is to sweep the double crown, and honestly, I’m aiming for a triple (maybe we look into some team or individual cups?), but we’re going to have to step up our game significantly to make that happen.
The math is starting to add up, but I won't have a real prediction until tonight. Let's give it a little more breathing room for analysis before jumping to conclusions.
Terry Carter2 said:And this business about zero wins—who exactly were you talking about there!? 😁
I'm talking about drivers who secured the championship without a single win during the season Niki Lauda, Guilo Farina, Alberto Ascari—if I recall correctly? And I highly doubt any single person on this forum has ever managed to pull off a championship with zero wins, right?
So, just hand over the trophy before the race even ends.
Everything is crystal clear now—the epic showdown between swifttiger75 and me is officially set. We're talking an 18-point gap, but honestly, all that matters is that I land in the top two and swifttiger75 falls out of contention entirely.
Fortunately, I’ve got plenty of time to dive deep into the data—scrutinizing everyone's predictions and dissecting my opponent's track record—so it’s only right that I wrap up this season with some serious flair: by taking the title. Has anyone ever actually seen someone with zero wins walk away with the championship? I highly doubt it. And frankly, I want my name etched onto that trophy because I've earned this title.
Let the battle begin—may the best man win.
And Rossi? Even if he pulls it off, he can't touch us—he's trailing by 26 points, and since the winner only gets 25, he's mathematically out of luck. So, sorry, but you fought hard and played fair; as for the rest of you, good luck next year.
Regardless of how this all shakes out, I hope the crew stays solid and the offers for next season look promising.
Boss, I’m asking you—please just tally up the results and tell me straight: is this championship fight already over, or do we actually still have a shot? And if there's hope, what exactly needs to happen?
Terry Carter2, would you mind including the overall standings too if it isn't too much trouble?
I've already run some numbers myself
Me and Rossi are sitting at 165 main points and 626 secondary ones—it looks like he's got the edge because of the TP, plus fewer jokers, right?
stormybadger8 is up to 191, while krajina 2. Tibi is trailing by 60 points, which basically means he's out of the running theoretically
That said, me, swifttiger75, and Rossi are fighting it out until the very end for the trophy—191 minus 165 equals 26—so if I pull it off next time and Rossi and swifttiger75 miss the points, the gap will be just one point. We’re giving it everything we've got until the final stretch in Abu Dhabi
Riding high off that last win—I’m looking to close the gap and make this fight for the #1 spot in the standings absolutely chaotic.
I’ve got what I think is a perfect prediction for a win (or at least a top 5 finish)—so let's see if we can sweep all 25 points, even if I'm trailing by 30.
2018 US GRAND PRIX - AUSTIN
1. Hamilton 2. Vettel 3. Raikkonen
4. Bottas 5. Max 6. Ricciardo 7. Hulkenberg 8. Perez 9. Magnussen 10. Alonso
We're just sitting here waiting for the boss to confirm the top 5 placements, but—knowing how things usually go around here—we won't see any official word until late this afternoon or even later tonight.
1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Valtteri Bottas 3. Kimi Raikkonen
4. Sebastian Vettel 5. Max Verstappen 6. Daniel Ricciardo 7. Romain Grosjean 8. Nico Hulkenberg 9. Kevin Magnussen 10. Sergio Perez
11. Stroll 12th 12. Esteban Ocon 13. Sergej Sirotkin 14. Pierre Gasly 15. Marcus Ericsson
No Points: Hartley No Points No Points: Charles Leclerc No Points No Points: Carlos Sainz No Points No Points: Fernando Alonso No Points No Points: Stoffel Vandoorne No Points
Pit Position: Lewis Hamilton Fast Lap: Lewis Hamilton
Let’s see those results—fingers crossed for a top 10 finish. I really need this to set the stage for a high-stakes season finale where I have to defend my top 5 individual ranking and that top 4 constructor spot.
1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Sebastian Vettel 3. Valtteri Bottas
4. Kimi Räikkönen 5. Max Verstappen 6. Daniel Ricciardo 7. Romain Grosjean 8. Nico Hulkenberg 9. Sergio Perez 10. Kevin Magnussen
11. Lance Stroll 12. Esteban Ocon 13. Sergey Sirotkin 14. Pierre Gasly 15. Marcus Ericsson
Not On Podium: Brendon Hartley Not On Podium: Charles Leclerc Not On Podium: Carlos Sainz Not On Podium: Fernando Alonso Not On Podium: Stoffel Vandoorne
Podium Position: Lewis Hamilton Fast Lap: Lewis Hamilton
Let's go for more wins—aiming straight for the top 10. Please, can someone drop the full standings so I can see where I actually stand?
P.S.: Offers for next season are still flying in—rumor has it there's massive money on the table for jumping to top teams with three-year deals.
I’ve got a contract signed with my teammate through the end of the season—so no, other offers aren't even on the table right now. I'm only open to negotiations once we look toward next year.
Let’s go for another win and a podium finish—hopefully with barely any corrections this time:
2018 FORMULA 1 SEASON - VN Italy, MONZA
1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Sebastian Vettel 3. Kimi Raikkonen
4. Valtteri Bottas 5. Max Verstappen 6. Daniel Ricciardo 7. Romain Grosjean 8. Kevin Magnussen 9. Sergio Perez 10. Nico Hulkenberg 11. Fernando Alonso 12. Charles Leclerc 13. Carlos Sainz 14. Sergei Sirotkin NOP 15. Pierre Gasly NOP 16. Brendon Hartley
DNF: Marcus Ericsson DNF: Esteban Ocon DNF: Lance Stroll DNF: Stoffel Vandoorne
Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton