USA/Central Park 03.17.2019

Jason Campbell70 said:If you want to see some truly miserable faces, I guess you could just look at Sebastian Vettel, the Ferrari pit wall, or even their fans. 😍

Man, you're being such a pain, I guess you should just head over to Facebook and troll people there instead.

I knew Mercedes-Benz had a significant edge, but I didn't expect the gap to be this massive. It’s a shame about Nico Rosberg leaving; unfortunately, Valtteri Bottas just isn't at a level where he can challenge Lewis Hamilton.

It's honestly sad seeing the rest of the grid falling so far behind. Such a shame.

Correction to an inaccurate statement; just a bunch of sad, frustrated Ferrari fans. 👍

stormytiger4 said:

A new season is here, and besides a few driver swaps, everything feels pretty much the same.

Maybe the mods could set up a poll about the biggest disappointment from the first qualifying session? Personally, I think it's Sainz. He was brought into McLaren to fill the gap left by Fernando Alonso, but so far, he just looks like a cheap imitation. Then again, others might feel differently—maybe they're more disappointed by how competitive Ferrari is compared to Mercedes (who seems way better than everyone predicted), how much worse Williams looks than last year, or perhaps how unprepared Kubica seems to be.

Let's just hope the actual race gives us a bit more excitement.

Sainz had to leave Renault because they're bringing in Daniel Ricciardo, and McLaren had an open seat and couldn't find anyone better to grab. It’s likely Fernando Alonso pushed things along, too. I doubt they were the ones headhunting him.

p.s.
Mods, please do something about the trolls.

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Thanks, darkmarlin16. You've always been such a constructive presence on this forum. 👍

Hulk absolutely ate Sainz alive. If little Lando Norris pulls the same stunt on him this year, he might just cruise straight into the USA for freedom. Let’s be real, I actually like Sainz quite a bit, but unless you're playing defense like Valtteri Bottas or one of those guys who basically buys their seat with bags of cash, there’s really no room in NASCAR for anyone who can't maintain a certain level.

Just wanted to drop a quick hello to the mods while they work on setting the criteria. The season is just getting started, so now is the perfect time. 👍

A poll?

Jason Campbell70 said:If you want to see a bunch of miserable faces, just look at Sebastian Vettel, the Ferrari pit wall, and their entire fan base. 😍

Jason Campbell70 said:Just a quick correction to that inaccurate claim: take a look at the faces of those heartbroken, frustrated Ferrari fans. 👍

What’s the point of all this? Just try to give a sensible answer without being sarcastic.

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Look, for me, NASCAR is about way more than just picking a team or a driver to root for. There’s something genuinely fascinating about watching how these machines evolve year after year—it’s enough to blow any casual fan's mind.

At the end of the day, I really expected more from Ferrari.

McLaren actually looked better than I anticipated.

A complete overhaul of the regulations is becoming an absolute necessity. As much as it’s entertaining watching Sebastian Vettel struggle like this, actual competitive racing matters more.

Mercedes-Benz absolutely devoured the competition. I mean, I expected them to be fast, but this is just next level.

Are we really looking at another season where Valtteri Bottas is basically just the "main challenger"? If that’s the case—honestly, I might just skip watching.

Kubica, if you ask me, it feels like he just doesn't have the physical strength left to handle these beasts—especially in that struggling Williams. Sorry, Richard Ross11, but it feels more like he's become a marketing asset at this point. Major respect for everything he's achieved, truly, but after that accident, there isn't much left to chase in NASCAR.

Sainz ?? Where did he even go?

All I need to fix my morning is an old hangover and some Lando Norris highlights 🎉 🎉

Oh, and by the way, the Honda engine in the Red Bull looks solid. I wouldn't be surprised if Red Bull Honda knocks Mercedes-Benz off their throne before that Italian outfit manages to get their act together.

Sainz ran into some trouble with Kubik during his flying lap. Because of that, you can't really label him a disappointment right now. He was consistently outperforming Norris until that moment. Honestly, he probably would have made it into Q3 if Kubik hadn't clipped him.

fadedpanther51 said:What’s the point of all this? Just try giving a meaningful answer without all the sarcasm.

That's just called gloating. It's a fundamental part of any fan base in the world, doesn't have to be sports related.

Is there a group out there that actually enjoys seeing their favorites lose or watching their rivals dominate? Please.

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this season is giving me major 2004 vibes—back when Ferrari was just untouchable and Honda and Renault were fighting tooth and nail for second place...

now we've got Mercedes-Benz running the show while Ferrari and Red Bull battle it out for that runner-up spot.

the biggest letdown? definitely the factory Renault team. Richard Ross11 is probably laughing his head off at them. I mean, alright, everyone knows you left just to chase the paycheck...

and man, since Lando Norris tricked Sainz, the whole Spanish thing feels like a total scam.

'killer +5.5s, Lewis Hamilton is gonna lap him by five laps unless his car completely dies first...

I didn't catch where Kubica mentioned Sainz getting knocked out. If that’s actually what happened, maybe things aren't looking as bad as they seem right now.

Pila, you, Gill, and Testing must be some hardcore NASCAR fanatics then.

Jason Campbell70 said:That’s just trash-talking, and honestly, it's a staple of basically every fan base in the world, whether it's sports or anything else.

Is there actually a group of people out there who can't handle seeing their rivals dominate or watching their favorites lose? Give me a break.

All five points? Look, I get trash-talking when it stays within reasonable limits—in fact, it's almost part of the fun. But reading your posts, I'm genuinely worried I'll see a news report one day about some fanatic in a remote corner of the country attacking 49 Ferrari fans.

If you want my opinion, Mercedes is the gold standard for how a team should operate in Formula 1. As for Ferrari, my only frustration is with them personally.

It wasn't a collision caused by him hitting someone; Carlos Sainz just lost control and ran into Robert Kubica because of a blown tire.

https://www.formula1.com/en/video/20...%27_today.html

fadedpanther51 said:What’s even the point here? Just try giving a decent answer without all the sarcasm.

Just fans trying to self-medicate years of being a Ferrari supporter...

You were always their biggest fan, and secretly a huge Vettel supporter too... you're just too scared to come out of the closet.😍
Man, if Vettel had actually won a title with the red cars, even Gill wouldn't have been able to touch him.🤣

stormytiger4 said:Hulk absolutely ate Sainz alive. If little Lando Norris does the same thing this year, he might just pack his bags and head straight to the USA for good.

Sainz dismantled Pierre Gasly way back in Formula 3. That’s basically why Red Bull Racing tossed him aside years ago...
They only kept him around because they didn't have anyone else to plug into the seat, but they sure as hell weren't fighting to keep him when he moved over to Renault...

I'm not expecting much from him, honestly. He won't be anything special before Pierre Gasly actually finds himself in Formula 1 if he finally gets his act together...

Jason Campbell70 said:That’s just called gloating. It's practically a requirement for any fan base out there, sports or otherwise.

Apparently, some people just can't handle it when their favorites lose or their rivals dominate. How tragic.

That’s what I call shooting blanks while wearing blindfolds...
Real gloating doesn't even start until the points are officially tallied tomorrow. ☕