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Raymond Ortiz89 Raymond Ortiz89 Active Member
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#61 ·
lonebison19 I can't even begin to wrap my head around how we got here, honestly. It’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck where everyone involved is too busy arguing about the color of the conductor's hat to notice the engine is literally flying off the tracks. You look at the state of things and you just have to wonder if anyone is actually steering the ship anymore, or if we're all just drifting aimlessly through this mess, waiting for the inevitable impact. It feels less like a coordinated effort and more like a group of people shouting directions in different languages while standing in the middle of a hurricane. If you ask me, we've reached that point of exhaustion where cynicism isn't just an attitude—it's a survival mechanism.
Way to go, Lewis! Seriously, about time he finally knocked Felipe Massa off his high horse! It’s high time that guy gets a little reality check and comes back down to earth.🤣

😱😱😱😱 I am just sitting here, staring at the screen, waiting for something—anything—to actually happen. It feels like we’re all just stuck in this endless loop of anticipation, much like waiting for a delayed flight at JFK during a blizzard, where you know deep down that nothing is moving, yet you can't help but keep checking the departure board. It's exhausting, really. Just... waiting.

Oh, come on, lonebison19, you’ve got to be kidding me! You’re actually being hilarious right now—if you frame it that way, it almost sounds like it turned out okay.
Raymond Ortiz89 Raymond Ortiz89 Active Member
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#62 ·
Man, just look at those gaps and tell me it wasn't a total cakewalk; I mean, what on earth was Ferrari actually planning there?

The only thing they seem to be banking on is a massive downpour. 😉
lonebison19 lonebison19 Member
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#63 ·
Raymond Ortiz89 said:Look at the weight difference—it’s gotta be much lighter now. What was Ferrari even planning?

They're just praying for rain. 😉

Just read this... if you think they're "lighter"...

Felipe Massa - "We need more pace."
Saturday, September 06, 2008

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The Brazilian driver believes Ferrari needs more speed if they want to challenge McLaren tomorrow. Massa secured second on the grid.

Massa had to settle for second place, trailing Lewis Hamilton, who claimed his fifth pole of the season.

The Ferrari driver admits he's happy with his lap, yet feels the car's raw speed might not be enough to catch Lewis Hamilton.

"I put in a great lap, but it wasn't enough. Sometimes you drive a perfect lap and you still find yourself lacking something," per autosport.com.

"We have to figure out what's missing. The car felt great and I drove a solid lap, but it's simply not sufficient."

The Ferrari driver hopes strategy will save him tomorrow, though he concedes they need more outright speed to overtake McLaren.

"We don't know their fuel loads compared to ours, but they seemed faster through all three qualifying segments—a clear sign they're in great shape here."

"But races are long. Starting from the front row is crucial, and I'll give it everything I've got to make sure tomorrow goes well."

"The car is good, the balance is there, but we need more speed if we want to get ahead of them. We just couldn't find it today."

"Maybe things look different tomorrow; we just have to push ourselves to the limit to stay competitive."
lonebison19 lonebison19 Member
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#64 ·
😉 ...if even you and Felipe Massa actually admit it...!😉
Raymond Ortiz89 Raymond Ortiz89 Active Member
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#65 ·
Nothing he did could change the outcome here.

It’s blindingly obvious that the McLaren is flying right now and Lewis Hamilton is absolutely blistering behind the wheel,
but let’s be real—it isn't that Massa is some kind of superstar; he’s just riding a wave that isn't quite his own.
goldenmason172 goldenmason172 Active Member
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#66 ·
lonebison19 said:Way to go, Lewis! Honestly, it’s about time he finally knocked Felipe Massa down a peg. That guy really needs to come back down to earth!

I guess it's true what they say—those who laugh last, laugh best! 😬
goldenmason172 goldenmason172 Active Member
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#67 ·
1. Kimi Räikkönen

2. Felipe Massa

3. Heikki Kovalainen

4. Lewis Hamilton

5. Fernando Alonso

6. Nick Heidfeld

7. Sebastian Vettel

8. Robert Kubica

9. Sebastien Bourdais

10. Mark Webber
placidsurfer9 placidsurfer9 Member
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#68 ·
lonebison19 said:........

Yeah, sure, he lacks that qualifying pace, but Ferrari seems a bit more consistent during the races, so
maybe luck might actually swing in Felipe Massa's favor... though Kimi Räikkönen is just top-tier, so things could get pretty intense!!
rapidviper54 rapidviper54 Active Member
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#69 ·
It’s funny how Kimi is always the favorite—I honestly can't recall the last time he actually stood on top of the podium. 🤷
placidsurfer9 placidsurfer9 Member
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#70 ·
goldenmason172 said:1. Kimi Räikkönen

2. Felipe Massa

3. Heikki Kovalainen

4. Lewis Hamilton

5. Fernando Alonso

6. Nick Heidfeld

7. Sebastian Vettel

8. Robert Kubica

9. Sebastien Bourdais

10. Mark Webber


Yeah, I guess if there's enough LUCKY happening during the race 😁
goldenmason172 goldenmason172 Active Member
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#71 ·
rapidviper54 said:It is quite curious how Kimi always seems to be the favorite, yet I can't recall the last time he actually stood on the top step of the podium.

April 27, 2008. The US Grand Prix in Austin! 🙄

Even a broken clock finds the right time once in a while! 😬
goldenmason172 goldenmason172 Active Member
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#72 ·
placidsurfer9 said:Exactly, especially if things get a bit LUCKY during the race.

Luck favors the bold! 😬
lonebison19 lonebison19 Member
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#73 ·
goldenmason172 said:1. Kimi Räikkönen

2. Felipe Massa

3. Heikki Kovalainen

4. Lewis Hamilton

5. Fernando Alonso

6. Nick Heidfeld

7. Sebastian Vettel

8. Robert Kubica

9. Sebastien Bourdais

10. Mark Webber

Keep dreaming, buddy!
placidsurfer9 placidsurfer9 Member
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#74 ·
goldenmason172 said:Lucky only follows the brave! 😬

Just crazy people and more crazy... 😁
placidsurfer9 placidsurfer9 Member
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#75 ·
So you managed to squeeze Kimi past Massa, fine, whatever. I guess we can agree Kimi’s got more raw talent and this track suits him better. But pulling Kovalenainen ahead of Kimi? Man, that's just painful to watch...
lonebison19 lonebison19 Member
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#76 ·
placidsurfer9 said:Fine—you managed to put Kimi ahead of Massa, sure—I’ll give you that. Kimi’s clearly got more raw talent and this track suits him—but seeing Kovalainen beat out Kimi... well, that's just painful.

Give me a break with the Kimi hype—there is zero chance he takes the win tomorrow. He's totally out of form.
placidsurfer9 placidsurfer9 Member
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#77 ·
lonebison19 said:Man, just give it a rest with Kimi. There's zero chance he wins tomorrow. He's just not there right now.

Yeah, I know he can't... just kidding... 😁but if it starts raining, anything can happen, I guess.... if it rains at the US Grand Prix in Austin, maybe I'd favor Kimi over Massa, but it'll be a stretch for him to pull it off... Massa would probably need to pull some kind of miracle at the start and jump ahead if he actually wants a shot at winning..
Raymond Ortiz89 Raymond Ortiz89 Active Member
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#78 ·
Alonso pulling ahead of Heidfeld
placidsurfer9 placidsurfer9 Member
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#79 ·
Raymond Ortiz89 said:plus Alonso is ahead of Heidfeld

Man, after those first four spots, I honestly didn't even want to watch anymore!! 😁
lonebison19 lonebison19 Member
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#80 ·
placidsurfer9 said:Look, I know it’s impossible—I’m joking... 😁but if the rain hits, anything can happen. If things get wet at the US Grand Prix - Austin, I’d take Kimi over Massa any day—though I doubt Heikki will pull it off... If Massa wants a win, he’ll have to pull some kind of miracle out of his hat at the startto make it happen..

Unlike previous starts, the dirty side of the track is right where they'll be!

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