Posts by mellowtiger83

mellowtiger83 said:By that logic, Vettel could have been champion in 2017 and 2018 too, but he wasn't. Everything else is just mindless chatter.

It’s always "if this" or "if that," or "if he had done this."

Remove one tiny piece of a puzzle and the entire future shifts, creating a new reality where history looks diametrically opposed.

Some people, for instance, refuse to believe Jesus Christ is God because they haven't seen him personally, despite the fact that our very time and calendars are aligned based on his birth—pardon me, his incarnation.

Strange things live inside people's heads; there is no "what if" and there is no "could have been."
What happened, happened, and it remains so forever.

bluepuma9 said:I'm not taking anything away from Alonso's title. I'm just saying the McLaren was a more reliable machine back in 2005, and Raikkonen—who was likely at his absolute peak then—could have just as easily been the champion.

By that logic, Vettel could have been champion in 2017 and 2018 too, but he wasn't. Everything else is just mindless chatter.

ruggedhawk20 said:There he is. Total flatlandist.

That’s what you call logical reasoning. To be fair, logic isn't exactly my strongest suit, but I managed to pull it off regardless.😁

ruggedhawk20 said:Yeah. The Benetton was hands down the fastest car on the grid in '94.

Stop obsessing over the Constructors' Championship standings—look at the actual races.

You guys are all missing the point because you're stuck on the stats.

Every single race is just a few clicks away online, so for God's sake, actually watch the footage before you spend all day talking nonsense about it.

I agree that the Benetton was the superior machine in 1994, yet somehow 90% of people disagree, claiming that Schumacher was actually in a slower car when he outclassed Senna in Brazil.

But when we discuss the legality of that specific Benetton, even the fuel infringement wasn't exactly within the rules. Now you're trying to sell this narrative that they weren't using TC when the opportunity was clearly there.
You say this despite knowing the team was run by Flavio Briatore, a man who once pressured his own driver into hitting a wall just to trigger a safety car.

Are you implying that Briatore didn't exploit those situations?

The logic was quite simple: "Michael, you have these advantages; use them as much as possible. No one can trace us unless Ayrton Senna starts talking, and since there's no physical evidence, Senna's ramblings won't matter. Just go for it."

That is essentially how the conversation went between Flavio and Michael. Plus, "don't say a word to Verstappen because the kid is too young, and besides, look how the crowds will cheer for you once they realize you're two seconds faster than your teammate."

bluepuma9 said:There is evidence, plain and simple. The FIA found the software; they just couldn't prove they actually ran it. It’s a lot like what happened with Ferrari and their engine last year. 😁

And let's not forget when Benetton used that illegal fuel valve that allowed for lightning-fast refueling, which is why Michael Schumacher was able to jump ahead of Ayrton Senna in Brazil during the pit stop. That didn't come to light until much later in the season, after Jos Verstappen nearly caught fire.
Back then, Benetton was running a literal dream team of schemers: Flavio Briatore and Tom Walkinshaw. Match made in Heaven.

It stands to reason they were using it. Pure logic. Why would you develop something so secretive and specifically engineered if you weren't going to deploy it?

Simply having the capability implies usage. It is logical.

And people can say whatever they want about Ayrton Senna, but he certainly wasn't deaf, nor was he making baseless accusations against Benetton.

We are discussing a man who once pointed out a fundamental issue with the engine while Honda's mechanics insisted everything was perfect—until his sheer obsession forced them to tear it down, only for him to be proven right.

We are talking about a man who could tell if a barrier had shifted by a few centimeters while traveling at over 150 km/h. He was neither deaf nor blind.

ruggedhawk20 said:You already got the list on the last page.

Fine, here it is again

Alain Prost 1986
Senna 1991
Michael Schumacher 1995

Titles won in cars that weren't the absolute best.

Are you implying the 1994 Benetton was the superior car? Because that year isn't even on your list.

stormybadger8 said:I can't believe I actually 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I put my money on a Perez win combined with a DNF Max and Leclerc 😍

Charles Leclerc got rich; now he's probably hung up a picture of Toto Wolff on his wall.

Even Quentin Tarantino wouldn't be embarrassed by this one. Bravo, Toto Wolff.

Regarding Perez, there's been a slight shift; instead of the current Mercedes, last year's Mercedes takes the win.

It’s quite amusing how they mock the competition using last year's car.

Toto certainly dissected that race perfectly.

It is truly quite embarrassing how they have to go to such lengths just to justify Russell's performance alongside Lewis Hamilton, haha.

A shame it didn't last another two laps so he could overtake Bottas once more.🙂

Kimberly Cruz said:

🤣

Let's go, Russell. Let him grab that extra point, haha.

What an absolute clown show from Russell. Honestly, I can't believe my eyes. The kid actually thinks he earned that win. What a complete disaster.

Today was an absolute disaster for Mercedes-Benz 🙂

ruggedhawk20 said:Perez is a beast.
Definitely the strongest driver in Formula 1 right now
He’s heading to Mercedes next year

Yeah, sure he is.😁

let's go Russell

James Harris34, I've got coffee for you!!🙂

George Russell 🙂 too much

stormybadger8 said:They only banned them in your neck of the woods because they knew you'd be hitting on the waitresses.😬

If you promise to actually behave and ask permission before touching the staff, I'll see if I can get a bar to clear out just for you. Honestly, no big deal...

Tibac, you've replaced me with the Presvetao one. I'm just trying to let Jesus be my guide, the truth, and the life.🙂

I'm no womanizer.

Raymond Anderson4 said:Russell wouldn't have caught up to Perez even if he tried.

Of course he wouldn't have, not when Toto made sure of it😁, I suppose he acted just like Tibi and put his money on Perez.

ruggedhawk20 said:Exactly. Russell was lapping Valtteri Bottas like he was driving a Marussia.

🤣🤣

Jason Campbell70 said:Jason Campbell70 believes in God the Father Almighty and His Son Jesus Christ.

Amen. May the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit bless you.👍