Australian Grand Prix - March 16, 2008

fadedpanther4 said:😂

I was actually telling Morgan Murphy7 the other day that you’ve totally got a preconceived notion about me, man 🤷

But hey, whatever, we all go through phases. I was just reading back through some stuff I posted three years ago when I first joined this place, and honestly? Man, what an absolute moron I was. 🤣

But I guess it doesn't matter. Back then, this forum felt like a whole new world to me, like this big fresh start. I still remember thinking that Foyer was some kind of genius expert or something. 🤣

rustystag7 said:I was actually telling Morgan Murphy7 just the other day that you definitely had some prejudices against me, damn it. 🤷

I still do. 😁

fadedpanther4 said:I still have them. 😁

Come on, don't be like that

He's still got plenty of time on his side. 🙏

Morgan Murphy7 said:don't be like that

he's still young 🙏

Just stay out of this... unless you want me to call you out. 😬

I just wanted to throw my two cents in—this whole F1 circus we’re watching right now? Honestly, all it’s missing is a perpetual whiner and an absolute underdog like Montoya. I mean, look at the lineup! We’ve got a two-time champ and professional grumbler in Alonso, we’ve got a champion and a total wild card in Kimi, and then there's Massu—you know, the guy you call when you just want a weekend of zero meaningful action. We've got the young phenom Lewis Hamilton, the veteran Barrichello, the absolute madman Sat, the always-promising Vettel, and even Kubica. Seriously, the only thing missing from this whole chaotic show is a cocky South American—come back, Montoya!

Morgan Murphy7 said:chill out, man

he's still got plenty of time🙏

look, I was young once too and women absolutely loved me🤣

Check out this exclusive shot of a hemorrhoid sitting right next to a vintage Chevy Nova that’s gonna be the official ride starting next season

I mean, honestly, David’s brain just completely short-circuited after that whole mess with Massu

The real reason behind Kimi’s absolute disaster of a performance in Australia

^^I feel like I've been here before

Frank Collins85 said:^^I've got major déjà vu here

In Hollywood terms, I believe they call that "Idiot Strikes Again"👎

Bradley Nelson2 said:Someone could honestly try to argue that Jacques is faster than the speed of light, and honestly? They’d be just as much of an idiot as anyone actually buying into that theory.🙄

You and that buddy of yours, Jason Campbell70, act like you two are joined at the hip. Honestly, there might be more to it than just sharing an opinion. 🙂
Classic nostalgia trips... I’ve got a few buddies who are exactly like this. Seriously, you could show them video proof that MS didn't drive a single perfect race in his entire career and they still wouldn't budge. Look, I'm not saying the guy wasn't talented. He was good. He was easily top 5 over the last two decades, which isn't nothing. But the way you guys defend him? It's wild. You'd think he personally went back in time and helped your mothers conceive you just so you could be here today. 🙂

Edward Howard2 said:You and your buddy Jason Campbell70 act like you're joined at the hip. Maybe it's even deeper than that. 🙂
Just a bunch of old-school nostalgics. I know a few people like that—totally unreachable. You could show them proof that Michael Schumacher never actually won a single race properly in his life, and they wouldn't budge. Look, I'm not saying he wasn't a great driver. He was solid, easily top five over the last two decades. That’s nothing. But the way you guys defend him? It's like he's responsible for your very existence. 🙂

🙂

Go read this👍

Nicole Reyes97 said:Nobody ever said it was a chore... we are simply discussing the circumstances of waking up so early in the morning. If I have been waking up at this hour for four years straight, I believe I have proven my dedication to Formula 1.🙄🙄 🙄

I am genuinely curious, rain, have you ever actually fallen asleep during a race? That is how you can tell who a true Formula 1 enthusiast is and who isn't.🙄😳

During the war, I wouldn't make it home for months at a time, but if a race was on, even a full-scale offensive couldn't keep me away. My wife once asked me what on earth was so captivating about Formula 1, considering I hadn't even come home for Christmas or New Year's Day. I simply sat her down and said, "Watch and enjoy, and I will provide the commentary." Unfortunately, that happened on May 1st, 1994—the day the legendary Ayrton Senna passed away. Regardless, she became a fan of Formula 1 herself, along with all her friends. Then, in 2002, I considered gifting myself a trip to Hockenheim because the race fell right on my birthday. Since my brother lives in Germany, I thought it would be a perfect way to combine pleasure with visiting family. However, for various reasons, I stayed home, and the whole crew gathered at my place instead. It was that famous race where Michael Schumacher retired at the very start, and Rubens Barrichello started 18th due to an error. To cut a long story short, he took first place. Can you imagine what a birthday celebration that was for a group of Formula 1 and Ferrari fans? There were about 15 of us there—men and women alike—all of whom have followed Formula 1 ever since. What else is there to say? I truly love seeing women enjoy this sport. But nothing compares to the atmosphere of a live race. Nothing. The rush of adrenaline, the crowd around you cheering as one (usually with a beer in hand), and that moment when a car screams past you... you don't know whether to feel fear or pure bliss. There simply aren't words to describe that feeling.
To wrap this up, a veeeeeelikii greeting to all Formula 1 fans from a mačak from San Diego.

Jason Campbell70 said:🙂

Check this out👍

Man, look at this handwriting... 🤣
I was scribbling like this back in preschool, maybe even earlier...
You really let me down, man... 🙂

goldenviper21 said:Unfortunately, I'm one of those people who felt the sting, even if it wasn't directly in my own pocket. A good friend of mine wanted to set up HomeBox, so I offered to help. After struggling just to get it installed—we actually had to return three different devices because they were defective—it stalled out again after just a couple of days. That was the last straw. We packed up the device and headed straight to T-Mobile to cancel the contract. Once we got there, they explained that T-Mobile can cut off a user if they notice a massive spike in traffic over a short period. Basically, she downloaded a few songs and one game, and then, just days later, the bill shot up to an astronomical $233. I couldn't believe it. The representative saw our genuine shock, surprise, and anger, and explained that instead of charging per GB like every other provider, T-Mobile charges for anything over the 1 GB limit based on MB, at a rate of $0.07 per MB. That’s about 20 cents. Now, multiply that by 1024 to get the amount in a GB, and you end up with $68 per GB. You can't call that anything other than robbery. Everyone else charges for extra data by the GB $6.75, but T-Mobile users decided to charge by the MB because no sane person would pay $67 for a single GB. Their mobile services are equally outrageous. Ever since I switched to T-Mobile, things have been much better. Our household budget has improved significantly because my wife and kids switched over too. There's simply no comparison. When I add a $33 top-up, they add extra value on top. And I don't even spend $17. Calls to all networks are incredibly cheap. It's UNMATCHED. So, here is my final piece of advice. People, stay away from T-Mobile; they are nothing more than highway robbers. It surprises me that in this country, where I have literally shed blood, there isn't some kind of market oversight. Or maybe some McMudan in the US Congress has a stake in T-Mobile. I suspect the latter. I'll say it again: RUN from T-Mobile as fast as you can. It will definitely be worth it.

But why did you decide to leave this post right here? 😕

goldenviper21 said:Back during the war, I’d go months without coming home, but man, if there was a Formula 1 race on, nothing—not even a full-on offensive—was gonna stop me from watching. My wife actually asked me once what the big deal was with this racing, especially since I wasn't even around for Christmas or New Year's Day. So, I just sat her down next to me and was like, "Look, just watch and enjoy, and I'll talk you through it." Sadly, that turned out to be May 1st, 1994—the day the legendary Ayrton Senna passed away. But hey, regardless of that tragedy, she ended up becoming a huge Formula 1 fan herself, and her friends followed suit too. Fast forward to 2002, I was thinking about getting myself a trip to Hockinheim for my birthday since it lined up perfectly with the date. Plus, I've got family over in Germany, so I figured I'd combine a vacation with some racing. But for some reason, I stayed put, and the whole crew ended up at my place instead. That was that wild race where Michael Schumacher dropped out right at the start, and Rubens Barrichello had a rough start—finishing 18th—but somehow managed to take first place. You can only imagine how insane that birthday party was for a group of Formula 1 and Ferrari fans. There were about 15 of us gathered at my house—guys and girls alike—who have all been following Formula 1 ever since. What else is there to say? I love seeing women get into the sport. And honestly, nothing beats watching a race live. It's incomparable. That rush of adrenaline, having a crowd around you cheering like one single unit (usually with a few beers in hand), and then when a car screams past you... you don't know whether to be terrified or feel like you're in heaven. There really aren't words to describe that feeling.
Anyway, long story short, a veeeeeelikii greeting to all the Formula 1 fans out there from a mačak from San Diego.
Unhappy

That was so beautifully written😁 👍
Yeah, same here... the only thing is everyone around me loses their minds when I start geeking out about it, but in the end, I managed to convince at least half my friends to start watching Formula 1.👍 👍

No matter how long I've been following racing, I've never fallen asleep during a race, and I've never found one boring. Now I'm seriously bummed because I won't be able to catch the Saturday qualifying sessions due to some obligations...😢 😢
A race is something I just can't miss, even if it's at 3 AM every single day... obviously, I'd much prefer them all to be on Sundays at 2 PM, but if they aren't, I guess I just have to adapt to the schedule...👍

fadedpanther4 said:But why on earth did you decide to leave this post right here? 😕

Man, he just went a little off-topic, but honestly, it’s still not cool that his post got nuked. If someone was bothered by it, they could've just scrolled past. The guy pours his heart out into a massive post, and then—boom—it's gone in a split second... 👎

Edward Howard2 said:I think the guy just got a little carried away and went off-topic, but honestly, it’s still pretty lame that his post got nuked. If someone was bothered by it, they could've just scrolled past. He puts effort into writing this massive wall of text, and then—poof—it's gone in a heartbeat... 👎

Totally agree here.👍

It’s kind of wild seeing all this random nonsense being posted that has zero to do with Formula 1, and then having it deleted just because someone’s a newbie. It feels a bit much, you know? 🤷

Plus, I really don't see who that post was actually hurting. 🤷

rustystag7 said:I feel this way whenever I see all these nonsensical posts that have absolutely nothing to do with Formula 1.

I'm pretty sure you're talking about me.😳>