2019 Bahrain Grand Prix (March 29-31)

Lewis Hamilton is going to blast straight into first place before he even hits the first turn, and after that, it'll just be a smooth cruise to the finish.

darkmarlin16 said:🙂

The state of Formula 1 today... unfortunately.

stormybadger8 said:It’s just common sense, really...
Vettel was basically just a guy they brought in—whereas Leclerc is their golden boy...
Think about it—it's the same vibe as when Lewis Hamilton was the star at McLaren versus some outsider coming in...

It’s totally normal and nothing weird about it.
Leclerc is the future of Ferrari—he's their big hope and the next champ—so it would've been super bizarre if they weren't celebrating, but this is exactly what they did.

🤦 but that doesn't explain it. Honestly, I noticed that specific kind of joy from Ferrari too—they didn't act like that when Vettel won. Seems like they couldn't care less about him.

stormybadger8 said:Leclerc was GP3 champ
Leclerc was F2 champ
...
Max Verstappen - champion of what, specifically?

We can play dumb forever if we want...
But realistically, Leclerc is definitely a future F1 champ...
And it's not even about whether he wins a title—it's just a matter of how many he'll grab and when he'll drop his first one☕
As for Max, it's honestly hard to see him ever winning one, regardless of all the hype and whatever else you hear...

Look, we all know the car is everything when it comes to titles. You either have a winner or you don't. Max hasn't had it yet, but it looks like Leclerc does. Anyway, here’s a quick comparison of their resumes:

Verstappen:
2010: WSK Nations Cup - KF3 - 1st
2010: WSK World Series - KF3 - 1st
2010: WSK US Series - KF3 - 1st
2010: CIK-FIA World Cup - KF3 - 2nd
2010: Bridgestone Cup America - KF3 - 1st
2011: WSK US Series - KF3 - 1st
2011: WSK Master Series - KF2 - 1st
2012: CIK-FIA World Cup for KF2 - 2nd
2013: CIK-FIA World KZ Championship - 1st
2013: CIK-FIA US Championship - KZ - 1st
2013: WSK Master Series - KZ2 - 1st
2013: WSK US Series - KZ1 - 1st
2013: CIK-FIA World Championship - KF - 3rd
2013: CIK-FIA US Championship KF - 1st

2014: Fio Formula 3 US Championship - 3rd
2015: Formula 1

Leclerc:
2010: CIK-FIA World Cup - KF3 - 29th
2011: WSK Master Series - KF3 - 15th
2011: WSK Final Cup - KF3 - 2nd
2011: ERDF Masters Kart - Junior - 1st
2011: CIK-FIA World Cup for KF3 - 1st
2011: WSK US Series - KF3 - 23rd
2012: WSK Final Cup - KF2 - 5th
2012: CIK-FIA World Cup for KF2 - 5th
2012: CIK-FIA US KF2 Championship - 2 ND 2012 : CIK-FIA U18 World karting Championship - 2nd
2012: CIK-FIA U18 World karting Championship - 2nd
2012: WSK US Series - KF2 - 1st
2012: WSK Master Series - KF2 - 20th
2013: WSK Master Series - KZ2 - 4th
2013: CIK-FIA World KZ Championship - 2nd
2013: WSK US Series - KZ1 - 12th
2013: CIK-FIA US Championship - KZ - 6th

2014: Renault 2.0 Alps - 2nd
2015: FIA Formula 3 US Championship - 4th
2016: GP3 Series - 1st
2017: Fio Formula 2 Championship - 1st
2018: Formula 1

Max > Leclerc

Max has done nothing but develop an inferiority complex when dealing with Christian Horner, Helmut Marko, and his own Dad, and honestly, that’s about it. 😉

Edit:

I’m actually rooting for Kevin Magnussen to absolutely smoke him in Turn 1, just so we can finally have some peace and quiet. 😉
It would feel like such a massive reality check for him.

P.S. When you claim Max "conquered" karting, guess what? I got behind the wheel of a kart for the first time when I was eight years old, and I’m telling you, I would’ve run circles around him—to the point where his kart would look like some cheap toy out of a freaking Corn Flakes box. 😉

neonfox65 said:🤦 Honestly, that doesn't really explain it. I actually noticed this specific kind of joy from the Ferrari crew too—they definitely weren't celebrating like this when Fettel won. It feels like they just couldn't care less about anything else right now.

It was Leclerc's team showing up. Of course they’re going to celebrate like that.

stormyviper2 said:Max just developed complexes dealing with Christian Horner, Helmut Marko, and Dad—nothing else... 😉

Honestly, I think you're the one with issues regarding him and Tibi. You guys seem to think it matters to him or me whether he was the youngest winner ever🤣—but does that actually earn points or a championship title? Seriously. Now suddenly everyone driving for Red Bull Racing is better than Max in your eyes... this hatred of yours just doesn't end🙂

Edit:

I'm really hoping Kevin Magnussen just shuts him down at Turn 1, just to get some peace and quiet. 😉
That would feel like a total slap in the face to me...

Careful now—remember how Mom wanted Max to DNF, and instead he ended up getting Carlos Sainz to DNF? Don't let it turn into a DNF for the mustache guy too🙂

neonfox65 said:It honestly seems to me like you might be nursing a bit of a complex regarding him and Tibi. I suppose you all seem to think that he or I actually care about being the youngest winner of the PP🤣—but if I may ask, does achieving that somehow translate into extra points or a championship title? It feels like everyone driving for Red Bull Racing or their junior teams is suddenly better than Max in your eyes, and I guess that level of resentment just doesn't seem to have any limits🙂

Just a heads up, it’s a bit like how Mom wanted Max to DNF, but instead, she ended up getting Sainz to DNF. Let's hope we don't end up with a DNF for the mustache🙂

https://www.driverdb.com/head-to-hea...arles-leclerc/

I have a feeling Lando Norris might be the one to break the record👍

Richard Walker38 said:I see you’re struggling just a little bit with basic reading comprehension.

Less than you, logic expert.

neonfox65 said:We all know the car is what wins championships. You either have it or you don't. Max hasn't had it yet, while it looks like Leclerc does.

Oh, I see. So Max is just another champion built on fan excuses, huh? 🙂

neonfox65 said:Verstappen:

2014: Fio Formula 3 US Championship - 3rd

Leclerc:

2016: GP3 Series - 1st
2017: Fio Formula 2 Championship - 1st

Max > Leclerc

Sure thing, buddy. 🤣
When you look at actual pro-level adult series, Max hasn't won a single thing, whereas Leclerc already has two major titles under his belt...☕

There it is again. Two larger than four. 🤣

Kenneth Cruz67 said:https://www.driverdb.com/head-to-hea...arles-leclerc/

I think Lando Norris is going to break that record. 👍

I don't see it happening. Honestly, McLaren is just way too slow right now. I don't think they'll be back in the conversation for at least another two or three seasons. 😉

“So, who actually takes the top spot at Ferrari?”

“Obviously me—Leclerc.”

😬

vividlynx68 said:“Who’s going to be the no.1 driver at Ferrari?”

“It is I, Leclerc.”

😬

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Honestly, what is Lapdati even talking about regarding Charles Leclerc? He beats Sebastian Vettel once in qualifying and suddenly he's some kind of deity. I don't get the obsession. It’s a 21-race season; one single qualifying duel doesn't mean a damn thing.

For crying out loud, he beat Valtteri Bottas a few times and Lewis Hamilton too, yet nobody was calling him an alien back then.

Time will eventually reveal Charles Leclerc's true level.

Max Verstappen is basically running on nothing but pure adrenaline and sheer willpower at this point. XD If people are going to get worked up over that guy, they might as well start getting worked up over Charles Leclerc too. 😛

How many times have we seen young prodigies step into a top-tier seat and immediately overshadow a multi-time champ during the opening rounds? Just look at what Lewis Hamilton did to Fernando Alonso. This kid is an absolute generational talent.

The only reason Sebastian Vettel didn't get absolutely wrecked in that first race was thanks to a quick pit stop, so naturally, everyone is feeling optimistic.

Even though I don't root for Ferrari, I feel for them. But honestly, as a dedicated hater of that German scam, I am going to absolutely love watching Charles Leclerc tear it up.

stormyviper2 said:The kid is basically Max Verstappen on a cocktail of vitamins and stimulants. LOL. If people are going to lose their minds over that jerk, they might as well lose it over Charles Leclerc too. 😛

The kid possesses talent on par with Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, or Sebastian Vettel. He seems remarkably composed, which is a vital trait, and frankly, that is exactly what should be worrying Sebastian Vettel.
He isn't prone to mistakes and his ascent has been rapid. It took him a moment to adjust to F1 and outclass his teammate, but now he’s making quick progress at Ferrari as well. This is only his 23rd F1 race, yet he is already displaying enviable mental fortitude.
Def has both the mindset and the talent; we shall see just how high he can climb.

My prediction for today is a high pace because everyone is dialed in. I expect one of the Williams Racing drivers to be about two laps down.

Richard Walker38 said:It’s wild how many young kids have ended up as the number two driver in a top-tier F1 team, effectively sidelining a multi-time champion within just the first two races. The most recent instance was when Lewis Hamilton did it to Fernando Alonso. This kid is clearly a generational talent.

The only reason Sebastian Vettel wasn't completely humiliated in the very first race was thanks to a quick pit stop, so naturally, people are feeling optimistic.

Personally, even though I don't root for Ferrari, my heart aches for them; however, as a dedicated hater of German engineering scams, I'll certainly find some joy in watching Leclerc's inevitable setbacks.

Honestly, I think I'm going to enjoy this season quite a bit.🎉

Man, the anticipation for this race is killing me. Honestly, if it’s just Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen taking a 1-2 finish, I’m perfectly fine with it—doesn't even matter who grabs the win first—but let's call it 55-45 in favor of the guy from Monaco. Mostly, I'm just looking forward to seeing them shut down that German fraud and hopefully witness an incredible race. 🎉