2013 United States Grand Prix (Las Vegas) - April 21st

stormybadger8 said:I’m only looking for Renault on that podium😍

You were anticipating Sebastian Vettel and Mark as the first and second place finishers, yet you missed the mark entirely on that prediction, didn't you?☕
Personally, I expect the greatest talent on the grid to once again secure a victory with effortless ease over that little upstart, and perhaps we might finally see Felipe Massa reach the podium given the caliber of his current car...

It is entirely plausible that the Adrian Newey car might pose some genuine challenges to Sebastian Vettel; after all, one cannot expect Mark to come out on top every single time, can one?☕

Only one DRS zone!?
After getting spoiled by all that extra DRS in China, how on earth are we going to survive this?

I’m anticipating some top-tier NASCAR action over at Donington—though I suppose we'll have to sit through this ridiculous race during the break between the two main events. Hopefully, McLaren manages to find a bit of pace for once...

btw... is there actually any women present there, besides flight attendants? 🍿

Sam Roberts8 said:Why did you even bother starting this thread? xD
I honestly thought my old man and I were the only ones allowed to start threads here.
And just a heads-up, don't get your hopes up about seeing Red Bull on the podium, because Ferrari is going to absolutely tear them apart.😁

swifttiger75 said:They're planning to run the Soft (yellow) and Hard (orange) tires in Bahrain, though there’s some chatter about swapping the Softs out for Mediums instead. The wind is still going to be pretty gnarly out there—plus, expect plenty of sand kicked up. 😁

It's over for Ferrari.🤣
Pirelli finally buckled under the pressure.😁

The Soft tire is out for Bahrain. We’re stuck running on Hards and Mediums now.😍
Red Bull taking 1st and 2nd while Mercedes grabs 3rd and 4th? Absolute joke. And don't even get me started on Ferrari—they aren't even in the conversation. 👋

I'm really looking forward to seeing Kimi take the win here..☕

I caught a rumor somewhere that they might actually stick with the hard tires this time—anyone know if that's true?

stormybadger8 said:It's over for Ferrari.🤣
Pirelli finally buckled under the pressure.😁

The Soft tire is out for Bahrain. We’re stuck running on Hards and Mediums now.😍
Red Bull taking 1st and 2nd while Mercedes grabs 3rd and 4th? Absolute joke. And don't even get me started on Ferrari—they aren't even in the conversation. 👋

Yeah, because Ferrari was just so incredibly fast on those Softs...

steelmaker83 said:Yeah, because Ferrari was just so incredibly fast on those Softs...

It’s not even about that. The reality is Red Bull and Mercedes are miles ahead right now specifically on the Hard-Medium combo. 😉
Basically, they're killing it there and that combo isn't screwing them over nearly as much. 😉
nimblesurfer17 mentioned that Pirelli officially confirmed they're ditching the Soft tires because they clearly suck. 😁

stormybadger8 said:It’s not even about that. The reality is Red Bull and Mercedes are miles ahead right now specifically on the Hard-Medium combo. 😉
Basically, they're killing it there and that combo isn't screwing them over nearly as much. 😉
nimblesurfer17 mentioned that Pirelli officially confirmed they're ditching the Soft tires because they clearly suck. 😁

And this is how much time they needed to figure that out? 🙄

ruggedfox28 said:Yeah, I'm with you there. Honestly, tire deg might actually be even more of a headache in Bahrain than in China because those temps are just brutal 🙏

Which compound are they running?

Man, if only it were that simple...

Olivia Martin12 said:I’m anticipating some top-tier NASCAR action over at Donington—though I suppose we'll have to sit through this ridiculous race during the break between the two main events. Hopefully, McLaren manages to find a bit of pace for once...

btw... is there actually any women present there, besides flight attendants? 🍿

There are... if you've got the cash.

stormybadger8 said:It’s not even about that. The reality is Red Bull and Mercedes are miles ahead right now specifically on the Hard-Medium combo. 😉
Basically, they're killing it there and that combo isn't screwing them over nearly as much. 😉
nimblesurfer17 mentioned that Pirelli officially confirmed they're ditching the Soft tires because they clearly suck. 😁

Is there anything official out there yet?

This is basically everything I've managed to dig up.

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/2...-friday-tyres/

stormybadger8 said:It's over for Ferrari.🤣
Pirelli finally buckled under the pressure.😁

The Soft tire is out for Bahrain. We’re stuck running on Hards and Mediums now.😍
Red Bull taking 1st and 2nd while Mercedes grabs 3rd and 4th? Absolute joke. And don't even get me started on Ferrari—they aren't even in the conversation. 👋

Once again, you insist on dragging Ferrari through the mud; you simply refuse to deviate from that narrative. Soon enough, Fernando Alonso will prove that Ferrari actually possesses the superior package among all teams right now, backed by the best tire management on the grid.☕

Go ahead and keep worshipping those tin cans just like you did before the VN China race; clearly, your blind devotion is doing wonders for Ferrari's results. By all means, continue your tireless efforts to exalt the Adrian Newey car and its drivers to the heavens.☕

People will inevitably claim that if everyone had run their third qualifying session on hard tires, Sebastian Vettel would have been faster on the medium tire. The reality is you have to watch the radar; you can't predict the rain there until the very last second before lights go out. During the race in China, the real issue wasn't that Sebastian Vettel was tearing up the soft tires—it was that he completely missed his line in a corner during the third qualifying lap. He essentially gave up on the lap just so he could strategically pick his starting compounds. But let’s be honest: even if he had managed to put a run in on any tire after that mistake, there was no theoretical way he could have pulled close to Fernando Alonso.
Has the Red Bull that provides the downforce actually proven it has a car superior to the Ferrari this season? Not yet. Furthermore, I maintain that Fernando Alonso is a greater and more skilled driver than Sebastian Vettel. And I say that not as a fan, but as an observer.

Drew Bennett68 said:Is there anything official out there yet?

This is basically everything I've managed to dig up.

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/2...-friday-tyres/

If the BBC says it, you can take it to the bank. 😉

Besides, ESPN is reporting it too...
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/f...120302640.html

They're being pretty cagey about it. They don't want to look like idiots on the national news if they're wrong.😁

stormybadger8 said:If the BBC says it, you can take it to the bank. 😉

Besides, ESPN is reporting it too...
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/f...120302640.html

They're being pretty cagey about it. They don't want to look like idiots on the national news if they're wrong.😁

Thanks, you absolute idiots at ESPN.😳

Advantage Red Bull Are we really talking about Red Bull again? I mean, honestly, where does it all end? Is there even a point in questioning their dominance at this stage, or are we just collectively waiting for the inevitable? It feels like every time we turn around, they’ve found some new way to squeeze an extra tenth of a second out of the chassis. It makes you wonder—is it just pure engineering genius, or have they simply mastered the art of being untouchable? What do you all think? Are we looking at a dynasty, or is the rest of the grid just one lucky break away from turning this whole thing upside down?

Drew Bennett68 said:Thanks, you absolute idiots at ESPN.😳

Advantage Red Bull Are we really talking about Red Bull again? I mean, honestly, where does it all end? Is there even a point in questioning their dominance at this stage, or are we just collectively waiting for the inevitable? It feels like every time we turn around, they’ve found some new way to squeeze an extra tenth of a second out of the chassis. It makes you wonder—is it just pure engineering genius, or have they simply mastered the art of being untouchable? What do you all think? Are we looking at a dynasty, or is the rest of the grid just one lucky break away from turning this whole thing upside down?

Knowing exactly how a specific component will perform on a particular track, while paired with a certain car... at this moment, that kind of insight is worth millions.

Just like this time last season.

Are you kidding me!?

😁

It looks like things are still getting pretty rowdy over in Bahrain—it’s basically a free-for-all with the police batons right now:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...-the-king.html

Medium isn't necessarily a disadvantage for Ferrari, though Stefano told Gazetta that they might run into some issues with hard compounds.
Honestly, I’ve always felt like Sakhir is just an awkward track for Ferrari—it never seems to suit them. 🤷

Jason Campbell70 said:It’s enough to make you lose sleep. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I’m just fascinated by how he consistently finds a way to outdo himself...