stormybadger8 said:Man, Alonso had basically nothing going for him before one race, then maybe a tiny theoretical chance a couple of races later, and by the time we hit Germany, he was pretty much out of it. So, what now?🙄
Man, can we talk about what just happened? A few laps before the end of that last race, Vettel was actually sitting pretty at the top of the championship standings. Before that race even kicked off, he didn't have Hamilton or Alonso even in his rearview mirror, let alone chasing him down. Now look at us. What a complete rollercoaster. How did things flip this fast?🙄
Roger Wright94 said:That’s just your take, man. Honestly? I think you've got it all wrong. But hey, I'm a die-hard fan, so let's just say I'm definitely biased.
Look, there’s a reason we have such a solid group of people here. We’ve got actual experts who know their stuff—people who were calling the shots and laying out logical arguments for why Fernando Alonso was the undisputed number one title contender way before that last race even happened. I still remember what Joe and DMJ were saying about it. They nailed it.
So, I was just reading what this absolute legend—a true connoisseur of Formula 1—had to say about the odds for Alonso and the rest of the field. He actually broke it all down with some serious logic, too. Here’s the deal... ☕
I can't believe we're actually talking about this again. Honestly, I feel like a total idiot for even bringing up my old theories from years ago, but here we are! Looking back, I was definitely overthinking things way too much. It’s kind of funny, really. I used to be so convinced about certain driver matchups, but man, was I wrong. Anyway, what do you guys think about the current grid? Is anyone else feeling as lost as I am, or am I just spinning my wheels? Let me know if I'm totally tripping!
Edward Howard2 says:
Everyone keeps saying Alonso doesn't stand a chance... but honestly, they said the exact same thing back in Germany. As soon as he snatched that win, all you heard was pure panic and people tearing him apart in the McLaren and Red Bull fan circles, simply because they knew he was a massive threat for the title. It’s the same old story playing out right now. They’re trying to downplay him again. But mark my words: if Alonso pulls off a win at Monza, the fear and the finger-pointing are going to start all over again.
I mean, honestly? Your fears are totally justified. If you take a closer look at who his actual rivals for the title are right now... man, it's a tough situation.
What's even the point of Lewis Hamilton having a 50-point lead if he just ends up blowing the whole thing at the finish line during the last two races?
Red Bull isn't going to put Mark Webber in that lead driver seat as long as Sebastian Vettel still has a mathematical shot at the title.
Sebastian Vettel is basically proving once again that he just can't turn a championship-winning car into actual titles. I mean, seriously? He’s grabbed seven poles this year, but only managed two wins. To put it bluntly: he's a total loser.
It’s honestly hilarious how Jenson Button can't seem to stay ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Every single time he finally finds that extra gear, starts charging through the field, and begins laying down serious pressure on Lewis... boom. Out of nowhere, he either runs bone-dry on fuel or his front wing just snaps off. And the kicker? Even with a busted wing, he’s still clocking faster laps than Hamilton! It's like the universe is actively working against him at the worst possible moments.
So, here’s the deal: Alonso is still very much in the hunt, and honestly, he’s got a legitimate shot at the title. At this point, the skill gap between the top drivers and their current standing isn't even the real issue. The million-dollar question is whether that Ferrari car can actually hold its own against McLaren and Red Bull for the rest of the season. I mean, let's be real—even if Alonso is a total wizard behind the wheel, we can't exactly expect him to pull off a miracle every single weekend when he's fighting a car that's clearly outclassed by the faster machinery on the grid.
This post was written two months ago on September 10th at 11:32 AM, right as the first practice session in Monza wrapped up. Back then, Fernando Alonso finished P8, trailing all those guys ahead of him...
At that point, Alonso was sitting in fifth in the championship, trailing the leader, Lewis Hamilton, by a massive 41 points (182 to 141).
And man, look what happened after I dropped that post...
Alonso goes out and grabs three wins plus a podium!
Meanwhile, Hamilton—who was leading the pack—completely choked off 50 points to Alonso over the next two races, getting tangled up with Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso in Italy and Singapore. He just totally lost his cool once he hit that championship lead; the pressure just cracked him.
Red Bull hasn't even officially named Webber their number one driver yet, which would give him a huge cushion right now.
Then there's Vettel, who keeps proving he’s just straight-up incapable of turning a great car into a title.
And Jenson Button? Before the last race in Korea, he was neck-and-neck with Hamilton, only three points back. Now, suddenly, after Korea and the Brazil qualifying, he’s had two absolutely disastrous outings while his teammate is killing it. It’s obvious he got too close to Hamilton in the standings, and McLaren definitely pulled the red alarm. I honestly doubt they're even running the same spec anymore. Button probably should have called for some independent stewards in the garage, just like Alonso did back in 2007, to make sure nobody was messing with his setup. McLaren already has a reputation for those shady moves... but hey, don't expect Button to be as obsessed with the technical side of the car as Alonso is. Not really his style.
I actually wrote another post even earlier where I was putting Alonso right up there as a legitimate title contender, but he was racing somewhere else so I can't be bothered to dig it up now...
Most of the Red Bull and McLaren fans were laughing at my rational takes, but honestly, that just shows how shallow their knowledge is and how much they overrate their favorites. 🤣
