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2013 Chinese Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (April 12-14)

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placidridge2 placidridge2 Member
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#381 ·
Jason Campbell70 said:Massa is pulling off what was an impossible mission for Vettel.
Našamar Hulkenberg on the track.

Can we all just agree on this: the Red Bull car isn't cutting it on this track... it doesn't even come close to the teams that actually know how to build one.

Either that, or they're equal and the competition just did a hell of a job. Personally, I think they're struggling in China, which explains the result.

On the flip side, Ferrari is looking really competitive, and when you pair that with a solid driver, the results follow.

It’s pretty obvious the car's performance is all over the place. It looks good this race, but might be missing something by the next one.
Jason Campbell70 Jason Campbell70 Veteran
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#382 ·
The way DRS was being used in those yellow flag zones by the leaders—plus a few other random drivers who don't really matter—really needs an official investigation once the race wraps up.

Uhuhu. ☕
Jason Campbell70 Jason Campbell70 Veteran
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#383 ·
placidridge2 said:Can we all just agree on this: the Red Bull car isn't cutting it on this track... it doesn't even come close to the teams that actually know how to build one.

Either that, or they're equal and the competition just did a hell of a job. Personally, I think they're struggling in China, which explains the result.

On the flip side, Ferrari is looking really competitive, and when you pair that with a solid driver, the results follow.

It’s pretty obvious the car's performance is all over the place. It looks good this race, but might be missing something by the next one.


The real question remains.
What would the outcome look like if Sebastian Vettel hadn't completely botched that qualifying lap?
darkmarlin16 darkmarlin16 Veteran
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#384 ·
Once again, thank God 😁
Edward Howard2 Edward Howard2 Regular
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#385 ·
Are we really about to see more of that slapping drama? 😁

buuuaaahahahaha😂
placidridge2 placidridge2 Member
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#386 ·
Jason Campbell70 said:The real question remains.
What would the outcome look like if Sebastian Vettel hadn't completely botched that qualifying lap?

I get the feeling Red Bull isn't quite there today. To me, Ferrari looks more competitive. 🤷
darkmarlin16 darkmarlin16 Veteran
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#387 ·
Jason Campbell70 said:The way DRS was being used in those yellow flag zones by the leaders—plus a few other random drivers who don't really matter—really needs an official investigation once the race wraps up.

Uhuhu. ☕

Just fixed your typo☕
wiredcanyon39 wiredcanyon39 Active Member
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#388 ·
He went right past him again 😁
Olivia Martin12 Olivia Martin12 Active Member
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#389 ·
placidridge2 said:It seems most people only find a sense of seriousness as they age—though whether they actually acquire it remains to be seen. <😁

Honestly, I have no idea why they bothered bringing back the users who were banned in stages. Especially when you look at the caliber of comments being posted lately and how much they "improve" the quality of this digital wasteland. 🙄

Fortunately, there is an ignore button. ☕
Nancy Scott5 Nancy Scott5 Regular
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#390 ·
darkmarlin16 said:Just fixed your typo☕

Calling Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber, and Kimi Räikkönen nobodies shows how little you actually get about Formula 1. Honestly, it’s why people can’t take your takes seriously.
Jason Campbell70 Jason Campbell70 Veteran
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#391 ·
darkmarlin16 said:Once again, thank God 😁

...what kind of fans are we?
Imagine how happy you'd be
If you were real fans.

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placidridge2 placidridge2 Member
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#392 ·
Roger Williams3 said:Man, I'm telling you, Vettel's tires just absolutely died out there—completely shredded in no time.
But hey, even with that, he was still ripping off fast laps.

But honestly, Ferrari is treating Red Bull like an appetizer today. They're just on another level. Red Bull will have to settle for picking up whatever points they can get.😁
darkmarlin16 darkmarlin16 Veteran
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#393 ·
Jason Campbell70 said:...what kind of fans are we?
Imagine how happy you'd be
If you were real fans.

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🤣

🙏

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Jason Campbell70 Jason Campbell70 Veteran
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#394 ·
placidridge2 said:I get the feeling Red Bull isn't quite there today. To me, Ferrari looks more competitive. 🤷


Ferrari seems more competitive. Given these current circumstances? Maybe.
I’m just going back to what I said before the race started. Skipping Third Quarter and opting for a start on the prime tires? It's just a bad call. Damage control. Is that all this is?Damage control.
It’s a shame. A mistake was made during the qualifying session.
darkmarlin16 darkmarlin16 Veteran
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#395 ·
I gotta say, I am seriously bummed out by how that race wrapped up. Honestly, I was fully expecting a 1-3 finish for Ferrari.
Jason Campbell70 Jason Campbell70 Veteran
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#396 ·
darkmarlin16 said:I gotta say, I am seriously bummed out by how that race wrapped up. Honestly, I was fully expecting a 1-3 finish for Ferrari.

Easy now, take it easy. There are still ten laps left in this race.
darkmarlin16 darkmarlin16 Veteran
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#397 ·
I mean, seriously, Fernando is basically cruising at half throttle and still pulling faster laps than everyone else 🙏 🙂
Jason Campbell70 Jason Campbell70 Veteran
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#398 ·
Italian over the team radio.

My god, what a driver.
My god, what a team.

Maestro. 🙏
Roger Williams3 Roger Williams3 Active Member
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#399 ·
I’m not out here forcing 😁
🙏
placidridge2 placidridge2 Member
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#400 ·
Jason Campbell70 said:Ferrari seems more competitive. Given these current circumstances? Maybe.
I’m just going back to what I said before the race started. Skipping Third Quarter and opting for a start on the prime tires? It's just a bad call. Damage control. Is that all this is?Damage control.
It’s a shame. A mistake was made during the qualifying session.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looked pretty obvious during qualifying that Red Bull wouldn't be fighting for the win in China.

They simply don't have the pace in China. Everything else, as you put it, is just damage control. With how competitive the field is, they'll take whatever points they can grab.

From the jump, this race was already lost for them.

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