US Grand Prix 2010

Michael Lee4 said:As far as the race goes, I’m just praying that 50% chance of rain actually hits... then let's see if someone can finally beat a mediocre McLaren

🙂

now that's what I call a perfect race..

rain + Blazick + a total Ferrari meltdown (maybe Red Bull too) + a McLaren win = 🙂

ruggedfox28 said:🙂

now that's what I call a perfect race..

rain + Blazick + Ferrari totally falling apart (maybe even Red Bull) + a McLaren win = 🙂

and you really have the nerve to call yourself a fan 🙄 🙂

Nicole Reyes97 said:and you call yourself a fan 🙄 🙂

Nothing spectacular... honestly, if their fuel pump just dies mid-race, I'll be happy enough...😉

ruggedfox28 said:Nothing spectacular here... honestly, if their fuel pump just craps out mid-race, I'll be perfectly happy. 😉

Just let the cars and the drivers race, man. Seriously. ☕ Look, save that whole Ferrari grudge for somewhere else—seriously. 😉

Yeah, true. But how many times are we actually expecting an SC on this track? More or less than 3x? 🍿

Michael Lee4 said:And yeah, how many times are we actually expecting an SC on this track? Like, three or more? 🍿

Given we’ve got a Japanese guy and a Russian guy on the grid, those 2 grid 2 SC calls are basically a done deal... 😬

Nicole Reyes97 said:Just let the cars and drivers race. ☕ Save your hatred for Ferrari for somewhere else. 😉

🤣 Are you seriously trying to defend Ferrari right now? 😂

Well, I guess everything changes eventually. 🤣

Who knows? Maybe one day I'll actually start rooting for Ferrari. Honestly though, I highly doubt I'll live long enough to see that happen. 🤣

We've already witnessed some pretty intense internal friction at Ferrari (the pit lane drama), McLaren (what happened last time), and even Red Bull (🤣). At this point, I think it’s Mercedes' turn to deal with some teammate volatility. Maybe Grandpa will decide to give little Nico Rosberg a lesson in how he actually built his notorious reputation on the track. ☕

@stormybadger8 - we'll see about that once Vettel joins their ranks. 😂

stormybadger8 said:🤣 are you seriously out here defending Ferrari😂

but hey, things change over time, I guess🤣

who knows, maybe one day I'll actually start rooting for Ferrari—though honestly, I doubt I'll live long enough to see that happen🤣

nah, it's just that it drives me crazy when people act like I'm not a real fan just because I'm happy when, say, Lewis Hamilton pulls out of a race (which is totally his own fault)—but then the second someone starts hoping something goes wrong with Ferrari before the race even begins, everyone suddenly goes dead silent☕ as long as nothing happens to McLaren, right? heaven forbid anyone even looks at Vettel Felipe Baby Plaćljivko Gumbek or Hamilton wrong😍

TBF, stop talking nonsense. If you actually start cheering for them, you're in for a rough ride until the end🤣 🤣 since Vettel won't be heading there anyway😛

it’s probably better for him 🙂

if he ever jumps ship to Ferrari, I’m officially disowning him on the fan thread 😳

there's zero chance I'm rooting for him if he sells his soul to the devil ☕

stormybadger8 said:Honestly, he’s doing much better now—way better than before. 🙂

If that guy ever actually signs with Ferrari, I’m officially disowning him right here on the fan thread—consider me done. 😳

There is zero chance I’m sticking by him if he goes and sells his soul to the devil.☕

We'll see about that. 🤣 🤣 I'm really just hoping he doesn't end up going there—honestly, man, I just can't see it working out. 😁 But what if he just bolts? 😳 I’m actually dying to know—who are you even going to pull for once this all shakes out? 😁

Besides Lewis Hamilton, who else 😍

Nicole Reyes97 said:Well, we saw that. :rofl : :rofl : I’m really hoping he doesn't end up there 😁 but if he does, 😳 I honestly want to know who you're going to root for then. 😁

Kamui Kobayashi 😉

Maybe I'll send a heated email to Toyota. They should just bring back Juan Pablo Montoya 😍 and Takumi Sato 😍 as drivers.

Anything else isn't even worth mentioning. 🤣

But I am 1000000000000000000000000000% certain I won't be painting my room that gorgeous Ferrari red. 🤣 😂

If Vettel moves over to Ferrari, it’s only natural that stormybadger8 would start pulling for .

Honestly, though, this whole conversation has become complete overkill. Let’s just focus on the race itself. Expectations are sky-high because this specific Grand Prix always delivers some of the best racing on the calendar. But am I really expected to sit here and debate these driver matchups? Is it going to be Webber or Vettel? Alonso or that crybaby? Hamilton or Button? Schumacher or Nico Rosberg? Kubica or Vitaly Petrov?

Joshua Newman2 said:If Vettel moves to Ferrari, it’s only logical that stormybadger8 starts rooting for .

Honestly, this whole thread is getting way too OTT. Let's just focus on the race. Everyone’s expectations are sky-high because this GP is always a classic. But do I really need to hear everyone's predictions for the teammate battles? Webber vs. Vettel? Alonso vs. that crybaby? Hamilton vs. Button? Schumacher vs. Nico Rosberg? Kubica vs. Petrov?

Chandok wins every single one of those duels 🤣

But for the actual winners:
Vettel
Felipe Baby Plaćljivko
👋 Gumbek 🎉
Grandpa
Kubica

Joshua Newman2 said:If Vettel moves over to Ferrari, it’s only natural for TBF fans to start rooting for .

But honestly, this whole thing is getting way too over the top. We should just focus on the race itself; everyone's got high hopes because this track always delivers one of the best shows. Though, do I really need to hear people guessing at teammate battles? Is it Webber or Vettel? Alonso or that crybaby? Hamilton or Button? Schumacher or Rosberg? Kubica or Petrov?

What do you mean "Alonso or the crybaby" 🤔—you're talking about the exact same guy 😬

The other one is just a little orphan 🤣🤣

Joshua Newman2 said:Alonso or just a crybaby?

Hey Prile, you're lost... Alonso is just as much of a whiner as Vettel Felipe Baby Plaćljivko Gumbek.☕

stormybadger8 said:🤣 are you really trying to defend Ferrari here? 😂

well, Ferrari + Star = Ferstar Quote : The Best F1 driver 🤷

stormybadger8 said:but everything changes given enough time 🤣

Who knows? Maybe one day I'll find myself rooting for Ferrari, though I honestly doubt anyone will live to see that happen. 🤣

When Vettel was driving for them, would you have been cheering? If he actually drove, want to place a bet on it?
🙂

Frank Collins85 said:well, Ferrari + Star = Ferstar 🤷

wrong ☕

Personally, I don't see much of a dilemma at Renault. There is a massive gap in caliber between Robert Kubica and Vitali Petrov. While I hope to see Petrov evolve into an elite driver eventually, right now he’s just playing second fiddle to Kubica, who is firmly established among the absolute best in the business.

Over at Ferrari, the talent gap might be narrower, but it's still there. If Fernando Alonso wasn't going through this bizarre slump filled with unforced errors, there wouldn't even be a debate. As things stand, Felipe Massa actually has a fighting chance.

In the Mercedes camp, the difference in current form is shrinking; I suspect Michael Schumacher will pull ahead slightly, though not by much.

McLaren has a lineup with very different driving styles, yet they yield remarkably similar results, which makes them hard to call. That said, even if Lewis Hamilton is the more exciting spectacle on track, I think he’ll lose this particular duel. The US Grand Prix 2010 requires a level of composure that isn't his strongest suit right now.

Red Bull remains the wildcard because we have no idea what kind of internal arrangements the drivers have made with the team—though I suspect Mark Webber is the one most likely to be sidelined if the team decides to tighten the reins. Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel is under immense pressure and heavy expectations, and this isn't exactly the venue you want to be acting out your nerves.

Edit:

Fair point; you're right that there is a class difference at Ferrari, but when it comes to being temperamental, Alonso and Massa are practically on the same level. 😁

We'll see how it unfolds. 🤷