Posts by Nicholas Newman2

stormybadger8 said:Seb is going to take the championship next season, much to everyone's horror—especially Christian Horner, who'll probably be hiding from the press under a truck just to get some peace...

I'm surprised you didn't mention this sooner.
Sorry if I missed it.

ruggedhawk20 said:Well, we’re going even harder than that—if only George Russell had actually won.

Because he proved anyone can win in that car. But more importantly, he proved Mercedes will do absolutely anything—even screw themselves over for extra points they don't even need—just to keep up the illusion that Lewis Hamilton is the GOAT.

Anyone with half a brain sees that Russell didn't just finish eighth yesterday; Mercedes practically shoved him into eighth place. And they did it twice. Russell—who is a totally mid driver—could have won in the most dominant car in Formula 1 history despite one intentional pit stop blunder. They literally had to mess up twice just to pull him in.

See, Russell has given us plenty of proof to realize that Lewis reached all those records simply because he's driving the most dominant car ever and gets absolute preferential treatment from the team because he's good for marketing. He's a handsome, well-spoken guy who dominates the media and social feeds effortlessly. Of course, they're going to let him dominate the track, too. Lewis is indeed the GOAT—but not for his driving, for his influencer game. He's the best influencer among drivers and the best driver among influencers. He's leagues above a Handball player, but barely reaches the ankles of Niki Lauda.

So yeah, we've got more than enough reason to go wild. And we'll be doing it for a long, long time. You can read it or you can ignore it—whatever. Your call.

Honestly, George Russell and this race have proven a few things;
First, that imagination was clearly born right here on the F1 forum, so all this intense hype probably couldn't happen without consequences.😂😂
Second, there really are people here with a genuine sense of humor.👍

There are also people here who don't understand F1 at all,
yet they desperately want their opinions to carry weight.👎

And sadly, there are people full of hate, treating this place like a gladiator arena instead of a spot where we can just have fun and learn something new.🙂

On the contrary, for those types, this is the one place where they finally find purpose—where they can try to compensate for how miserable their actual lives are.

They act bold and defiant here, when in reality, they're more like a coward.🙂

Thanks for the freedom of choice, Madam President.🎉

ruggedhawk20 said:Pure empty rhetoric

This is just as sensible as responding to the endless empty rhetoric that’s been swirling around, which really spiked after Practice 1.
To be clear, this massive surge in nonsense is just a direct reaction to all the built-up frustration.

If it weren't for Pirelli's "Michelin Man" appearing on this PDF, we'd be witnessing a level of chaos even a Roman Emperor would be ashamed of.😁

A lot of things become much clearer once you look at how people voted in the poll at the top of the thread.🤦

shadowmarlin22 said:Good grief, what a mathematical circus 🙏🙏🙏

You started off with this thesis that if Lewis Hamilton had just squeezed out every bit of potential, he would have snatched the 2016 title. Well, let me set the record straight—he lost that championship by five points because his engine gave up during a race where he was leading, which allowed Rosberg to finish fourth (though Rosberg ended up third since Lewis had already dropped out). The gap between first and fourth place alone is more than five points.

Talk about mental gymnastics 🙏🙏

If you really need me to spell it out, nobody ever consistently extracts absolute maximum performance—that should be a given.

No need to draw anything; this link
is enough. I don't even know why we're debating this. Hamilton lost his title chance that year, period.

However, that data from 2016—much like this total distortion of the Russell-Hamilton-Bottas-Mercedes era—won't erase Vettel-esque rookie mistakes, nor does it make the situations involving Kimi irrelevant.

It won't change the fact that he ended up in a FedEx commercial, nor will it wipe away the numerous errors caused by nerves, or subtract the titles he should have secured in 2017 and 2018. ☕

darkmarlin16 said:With Esteban Ocon's result, we’ve now got a full split of the top 14 in the overall standings.

Huge congrats to Sergio Perez, he absolutely earned that win. 👍

I mean, look at the run he's had—last weekend he misses out on a guaranteed podium because of a mechanical failure, then goes out and claims a podium doesn't even matter as long as Romain Grosjean is okay, and then at Imola, his podium gets snatched away by some questionable calls from the pit wall. Now, Charles Leclerc blows past him on the opening lap and drops him straight to the back, and he's basically tossing Alexander Albon around like a toddler, but somehow the luck finally swings in Sergio's favor and he pulls off the victory. 🙏

Honestly, I'm shocked he walked away from that without any issues, considering how nasty that hit looked.

He definitely earned it.

darkmarlin16 said:Your precious little pirouette hasn't been seen all season long🤣

As long as Buddy is in the mix, even if he's nowhere near the track.

mellowtiger83 said:It isn’t just my suspicion; Mercedes-Benz is essentially mocking the competition. I am convinced they are orchestrating the championship, driving only as much as necessary and occasionally allowing someone else a victory just to keep the spectacle alive.

Take yesterday's conclusion, for instance. It was hardly accidental, and the payoff was substantial. Interest in Formula 1 has surged, stock prices have climbed, and there is this unprecedented craze for chaotic racing. It is the classic case of the wolf leading the flock.

NASCAR might have some idiotic rules, but at least they actually race—plus a few other things!

Consider WRC, where the driver is everything; the driver makes the difference. Meanwhile, yesterday proved that a rookie, stepping into a car for the first time and barely knowing which button controls the brake, can make a mockery of the entire field.

Do you see the distinction between genuine racing and a scripted performance?

Interesting. But if it's his first time and he doesn't even know where the buttons are, how did he manage to follow instructions from engineers in the middle of a race when engine power issues popped up?

Either he was in that car long enough that the button settings are second nature to him.
Or maybe Russell is just a natural talent.
Or perhaps everything regarding driving these cars nowadays is just piece of cake.

Amanda Kelly said:No offense to our esteemed moderators, but this discussion has drifted way too far off course.

It’s all just noise.

That was a great race to watch, but does anyone actually care? Most people don't have the whole weekend free, yet some folks just can't seem to step away from their keyboards.
With the blessing of the resident trolls, people will keep arguing about things from thirty years ago.

Kenneth Cruz67 said:Well, that isn't actually his total career earnings. If you take the time to add up all those massive sponsorship deals—and honestly, if you just look at his deal with Nike alone—😁

The estimates for him are somewhere around two billion dollars and change, I believe. 😁

Kobe Bryant pulled in about 700 million, while LeBron James is sitting at around 500 million, so they aren't even remotely close to the GOAT.

I don't know why you're shooting yourself in the foot, man. Sorry everyone, my mistake—Lujo took him 2 to 1. Enough said. Button is the world champion.🙂

Check out this contrast.

The whole Alonso and Lewis Hamilton situation is wild. Imagine walking into your seat only to find some guy sitting right next to you who’s already sitting on two major headlines. After a season filled with tension, they ended up tied in the points. But honestly, does that even matter? People are saying the result is basically meaningless because one driver was clearly being favored while the other was getting the cold shoulder from the pit wall. Is it even a fair fight when the team is playing favorites?
A summary of Lewis Hamilton.☕

So you’ve got a situation where George Russell is stepping in because Lewis Hamilton is out with COVID and stuff like that. Basically, Lewis isn't even around, so there’s absolutely nothing relevant to compare him to right now. Yet, somehow, people are still reading headlines claiming it's finally "obvious" that Lewis was a fraud all along. Isn't it funny how those headlines just hand those narratives to people on a silver platter?😵
A summary of Lewis Hamilton.☕

Everyone loves to parade around acting like it all comes down to the car. But does it really?🙂It’s wild when you think about it. It turns out other champions were basically winning titles with a GP2 Engine.

wanderingdriver68 said:I can’t quite recall the last time Mercedes handed themselves such a massive blunder on a silver platter, and honestly, it's a bit suspicious how this mess unfolded right when Lewis Hamilton wasn't even around, isn't it? 😁 I still have that mental image from earlier in the season—you know, that wild moment where he somehow limped across the finish line on three wheels just to edge out Max Verstappen... At the end of the day, Lewis Hamilton is an undeniably brilliant driver, even if his personality drives me absolutely nuts, and I find myself increasingly irritated by this strange streak of "sporting luck" that seems to follow him everywhere he goes.. 🙂

It’s a shame for George Russell, but I have to say, I’m genuinely thrilled for Sergio Perez finally grabbing that first win. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him landing a seat over at Red Bull Racing next year.

It happened at Hockenheim during their own anniversary. Another mess up.
The only difference back then was that nobody was claiming Mercedes staged the whole thing, unlike what we're hearing about this race.😵

wanderingdriver68 said:I can’t quite recall the last time Mercedes handed themselves such a massive blunder on a silver platter, and honestly, it's a bit suspicious how this mess unfolded right when Lewis Hamilton wasn't even around, isn't it? 😁 I still have that mental image from earlier in the season—you know, that wild moment where he somehow limped across the finish line on three wheels just to edge out Max Verstappen... At the end of the day, Lewis Hamilton is an undeniably brilliant driver, even if his personality drives me absolutely nuts, and I find myself increasingly irritated by this strange streak of "sporting luck" that seems to follow him everywhere he goes.. 🙂

It’s a shame for George Russell, but I have to say, I’m genuinely thrilled for Sergio Perez finally grabbing that first win. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him landing a seat over at Red Bull Racing next year.

If this had happened to any other driver, say Sebastian Vettel, the forums would be filled with theories about how he's the glue holding everything together, his kryptonite, or how the team loses its edge without him.

But when it's Lewis Hamilton, it's a different story. Everyone claims it's all scripted and pre-arranged. Honestly, it makes watching pretty difficult.🙂

Besides, the arguments here drag on forever, and these championship titles feel worth less than two FP2 sessions at the end of a season. All this coming from people trying too hard to act like experts.🤦

wanderingdriver68 said:I can’t quite recall the last time Mercedes handed themselves such a massive blunder on a silver platter, and honestly, it's a bit suspicious how this mess unfolded right when Lewis Hamilton wasn't even around, isn't it? 😁 I still have that mental image from earlier in the season—you know, that wild moment where he somehow limped across the finish line on three wheels just to edge out Max Verstappen... At the end of the day, Lewis Hamilton is an undeniably brilliant driver, even if his personality drives me absolutely nuts, and I find myself increasingly irritated by this strange streak of "sporting luck" that seems to follow him everywhere he goes.. 🙂

It’s a shame for George Russell, but I have to say, I’m genuinely thrilled for Sergio Perez finally grabbing that first win. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him landing a seat over at Red Bull Racing next year.

I respect that, but I also believe you have to create your own luck.

Let's go, Sergio Perez!

Nicholas Newman2 said:I think it’d be fair, regardless of how Russell's Sunday turns out, if we all collectively pile on Mercedes-Benz, the FIA, and Lujo. We shouldn't hold back on Bottas either.

The guys are dealing with double trouble, but who’s really looking at the small stuff?
Just when there was a little bit of reason to celebrate, it wouldn't be right for us to go and ruin the fun.🙂

slybison11 said:I’m genuinely thrilled for Perez; he truly earned this after everything he’s dealt with this season. Such a shame for Russell, but hey, when one door closes, another opens... his future looks bright.

By the way, I caught some of the posts being made during the race. I'm still getting used to the crowd here, but is everyone mostly just trolls? Seriously, about 70% of people seem to have zero clue about F1—they’d be better off working at a local diner. I actually feel bad for a few of them; they're clearly struggling.

They finally responded to that appeal above.☕

Toto's decisions with Russell have basically dragged the whole Williams crew down with him.😂😂😂😂😂

😂The way things are starting out, Williams Racing might actually grab a point here.

Burned out from pure ambition

Raymond Anderson4 said:I'm calling an early Safety Car right after the first lap.

You think it'll happen on the very first one?

Russell interview before the race. Seems a bit grounded

Jason Campbell70 said:

Nicholas Newman2 Asks:
It’s been a while since I’ve seen this much built-up frustration, especially heading into a race like this one.🍿

Speaking in reptilian terms? It’s just plain old bullshit.

Self-proclaimed experts acting all serious while drawing conclusions right after FP1.😵
People join this forum just to debate whether this race will be a make-or-break moment for Lewis and the whole saga.🤦 🤦
Various Vangas and Nostradamus predicts everything.😲

I feel like if you took the crowd from those PDF comment sections and put them in a live meeting, they'd stay busy for hours.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen this much collective frustration building up, especially right before a race like this one.🍿

Kenneth Cruz67 said:Look, I have a soft spot for Alonso and all, but honestly, I think Lewis is just a bit more my style. I'm really looking forward to seeing him grab that eighth title and absolutely shatter every single record out there. 😁

If anyone is actually going to be in need of help, I'd say it’ll probably be you next year when the Stroll family starts acting out against Vettel. 😛

If he doesn't assert himself right from the start, things could get even worse than they were in Turkey.
The current situation isn't helping him at all, though I suppose that doesn't mean much.

copperdrifter26 said:Mecca has at least a 0.3 to 0.5-second advantage in car pace over RB, and they’re sitting a full second ahead of Ferrari. But you have to look closer—if you compare Mecca's second driver (whether it's Valtteri Bottas or George Russell today) against the other drivers at RB and Ferrari, like Alexander Albon and Sebastian Vettel, you start to see the real story of where those secondary drivers actually land compared to their lead teammates.

George Russell finally sat in the car yesterday, and get this—he went from having the absolute worst car on the grid straight into the best one. It took him exactly three hours of practice to end up just 0.026 behind Valtteri Bottas, who’s been tearing it up at Mecca for four seasons now. Honestly, it makes you wonder how good George would be if he could just spend three or four race weekends in a row at Mecca, or maybe even an entire season? I really think he’d blow past Bottas. If you followed the junior formulas, you know the kid was incredible; he was absolutely dominating Alexander Albon and Lando Norris back then. Sure, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen are the top tier right now, but they've had time to mature. I bet if George got a seat at Mecca, he’d be giving Bottas a much harder time than Lewis Hamilton does these days.

I honestly think having Valtteri Bottas around gives Lewis Hamilton such a massive boost. If you look back at how Lewis was driving during that 2015-2016 era, he was on a completely different level—just lightyears faster than the driver we’re seeing today.

That’s an understatement.😉

copperdrifter26 said:Mecca has at least a 0.3 to 0.5-second advantage in car pace over RB, and they’re sitting a full second ahead of Ferrari. But you have to look closer—if you compare Mecca's second driver (whether it's Valtteri Bottas or George Russell today) against the other drivers at RB and Ferrari, like Alexander Albon and Sebastian Vettel, you start to see the real story of where those secondary drivers actually land compared to their lead teammates.

George Russell finally sat in the car yesterday, and get this—he went from having the absolute worst car on the grid straight into the best one. It took him exactly three hours of practice to end up just 0.026 behind Valtteri Bottas, who’s been tearing it up at Mecca for four seasons now. Honestly, it makes you wonder how good George would be if he could just spend three or four race weekends in a row at Mecca, or maybe even an entire season? I really think he’d blow past Bottas. If you followed the junior formulas, you know the kid was incredible; he was absolutely dominating Alexander Albon and Lando Norris back then. Sure, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen are the top tier right now, but they've had time to mature. I bet if George got a seat at Mecca, he’d be giving Bottas a much harder time than Lewis Hamilton does these days.

I honestly think having Valtteri Bottas around gives Lewis Hamilton such a massive boost. If you look back at how Lewis was driving during that 2015-2016 era, he was on a completely different level—just lightyears faster than the driver we’re seeing today.

I'd add Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Räikkönen to that list.🤣

copperdrifter26 said:Mecca has at least a 0.3 to 0.5-second advantage in car pace over RB, and they’re sitting a full second ahead of Ferrari. But you have to look closer—if you compare Mecca's second driver (whether it's Valtteri Bottas or George Russell today) against the other drivers at RB and Ferrari, like Alexander Albon and Sebastian Vettel, you start to see the real story of where those secondary drivers actually land compared to their lead teammates.

George Russell finally sat in the car yesterday, and get this—he went from having the absolute worst car on the grid straight into the best one. It took him exactly three hours of practice to end up just 0.026 behind Valtteri Bottas, who’s been tearing it up at Mecca for four seasons now. Honestly, it makes you wonder how good George would be if he could just spend three or four race weekends in a row at Mecca, or maybe even an entire season? I really think he’d blow past Bottas. If you followed the junior formulas, you know the kid was incredible; he was absolutely dominating Alexander Albon and Lando Norris back then. Sure, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen are the top tier right now, but they've had time to mature. I bet if George got a seat at Mecca, he’d be giving Bottas a much harder time than Lewis Hamilton does these days.

I honestly think having Valtteri Bottas around gives Lewis Hamilton such a massive boost. If you look back at how Lewis was driving during that 2015-2016 era, he was on a completely different level—just lightyears faster than the driver we’re seeing today.

I finally get what you mean.☕