GP Germany - 07/25/2010

Mark Ruiz8 said:I wouldn't go that far, though I guess those Italians can be pretty shady and evasive at times. 😬

I'm totally with you on this one 🙏

Mark Ruiz8 said:I wouldn't go that far, though I guess those Italians can be pretty shady and evasive at times. 😬

🤣🤣

Mark Ruiz8 said:Where on earth did you find that?

It's actually listed on the pit pass now (http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=41559), though I think it first popped up on Twitter.😉

stormybadger8 said:And Massa has zero chance 🤣

God, the logic. How many points is Massa behind Hamilton that he supposedly has "no chance"? Before today's race, there were still 225 points left on the table—hardly more than what Hamilton has. Seriously, what kind of logic is that? Chandok still mathematically has a shot at the title.☕

Under the old scoring system, Massa was trailing less than Vettel was behind Button after the first 10 races last year.

Massa has a shot, just not against this slippery guy.

And you guys attack Red Bull because of some damn wing that Webber didn't even want, then whine about how the team favors Vettel, how Webber is a pathetic No. 2 driver, and how Vettel and the Red Bull leadership are cowards.🙄

Just go hide in a hole out of pure embarrassment.👎

By the way, you didn't say a word about Fetlov's block on Alonso at the start...
Was that actually legal? 🤷

If you seriously believe Massa was faster than Alonso today, you are dead wrong...
Fetlov's blocking basically handed Massa the opening at the start.

Henry Morris3 said:Man, I wish I had 10,000 slaves ready to do my bidding, but apparently the rules won't let me... just like they won't let them do this.

Well, you can't exactly draw those kinds of parallels right now.
I mean, you could, but we'd end up diving into some deep philosophy that would probably outgrow the scope of this PDF. 😉

Mark Ruiz8 said:I wouldn't go that far, though I guess those Italians can be pretty shady and evasive at times. 😬

plus, their coffee is pretty terrible 🤣

Mark Ruiz8 said:Well, you can't exactly draw those kinds of parallels right now.
I mean, you could, but we'd end up diving into some deep philosophy that would probably outgrow the scope of this PDF. 😉

🙂

hollowgull5 said:can the aero box actually mess with how the car handles on track? 😕

Wireless brakes... honestly, I don't know why people get so excited about this stuff. It sounds like one of those high-tech gadgets that works perfectly until you're halfway through a trip and suddenly realize everything is dead. I remember back when my old truck used to cut out on me in the middle of nowhere outside of Austin; there's nothing quite like that sinking feeling of losing control because some fancy component decided to quit on you. Everything seems to be moving toward wireless everything these days, but I can't help but feel we're just asking for trouble.

Just let some hack musician blast through a driver's headphones and you'll see exactly how much of a wreck the track becomes.

hollowhawk412 said:By the way, you didn't say a word about Fetlov's block on Alonso at the start...
Was that actually legal? 🤷

If you seriously believe Massa was faster than Alonso today, you are dead wrong...
Fetlov's blocking basically handed Massa the opening at the start.

The officials really ought to investigate that rookie's aggressive start and the way he blocked Alonso😵

Joseph Young57 said:Honestly, I haven't even been following this stuff seriously since Kimi left Formula 1.😉

Exactly.

It’s honestly pathetic watching Alonso go on and on about those 42 team points... if I were actually sitting there interviewing him, I’d have to point out the obvious flaw in his logic: if Massa had actually held onto that first place, they would have walked away with those 42 points anyway, wouldn't they?...

Wherever Alonso goes, controversy follows close behind... I can only imagine what he would have had to say if Schumacher’s engine hadn't given out during the Suzuki 2006...

It was clearly in Ferrari's best interest to ensure Fernando Alonso took first place instead of Massa. Honestly, they could have played the part much more convincingly—think along the lines of how Hamilton had those fuel issues or how Webber dealt with that oil problem 🤣
If they actually face penalties for this, then MS might just snatch a few titles away from Kimi and Hamilton... and that’s being generous.
By the way, I'm thrilled to see the kid back in his old form, and I fully expect him to be performing at a much higher level from here on out.

mistybear87 said:Wait, what am I supposed to remove from which PDF? 🤷

Look.
Just call it something like "On the Edge of Sports."

If we’ve already got a PDF called "On the Edge of Reason," then "On the Edge of Sports" totally works too.

Joseph Young57 said:Honestly, I haven't even been following this stuff seriously since Kimi left Formula 1.😉

Honestly, I’m feeling the same way. As of today, I'm officially done watching. I only managed to catch the race in Valencia this year, but after that, I am definitely skipping everything else for the rest of the season.

It feels like we're stuck with nothing but a lineup of absolute bores lately; if only they actually had the talent to back up their personalities...

Vettel really should have secured that championship last year, and by this point in the current season, he theoretically ought to be sitting on the world title already. The reality is, he just isn't performing at the level required. I used to be quite a fan of his, but it seems my sympathies were misplaced; today’s results served as a definitive confirmation of that fact.

Massa really only shines when he's sitting behind the wheel of a powerhouse like the one we saw today, but let's be honest—even if he were the only driver on the grid, I don't think he'd ever have the talent to become a champion.

Honestly, Fernando Alonso isn't just a constant whiner; he is undeniably an overrated driver. It’s genuinely embarrassing to watch how he’s been driving this season, but what’s even more pathetic and frankly a complete disaster is his endless, non-stop complaining.

Webber flashes with brilliance for just a fleeting moment, much like what we previously observed regarding Massa's standing.

I have to admit, he’s a fantastic driver, even if he happens to be one of the most unlikable athletes I’ve ever come across. But honestly, looking back, he used to be a total disaster—much like Alonso was in his early days—so I suppose he has finally started to turn things around.

It seems only Gumbek remains as a legitimate contender for the world title. He’s truly an exceptional driver—so polished, incredibly refined, and a sportsman of the highest caliber. Honestly, he’s probably the most gentlemanly individual among all the candidates we've seen. But, if I’m being perfectly candid, there's one thing missing: that certain edge, that raw arrogance and aggression that defines a true champion.

Honestly, once Kubica finally gets behind the wheel of a decent car, maybe then I'll consider actually tuning back into this circus they call a sport.

Mark Ruiz8 said:Bravo Ferrari 🙏
They could have handled the release a bit more subtly—not that it matters much. If I were running the team, I’d probably do the exact same thing—tell Mass to let his teammate through if he actually has a shot at the title.
As for the rest of you complaining, I'm curious—how would you handle things if you were actually in charge?

They should have settled this before the race even started; this is an embarrassment and they absolutely deserve a penalty

Ferrari has been slapped with a $100,000 fine, and the whole situation is being handed over to the World motorsport Council because of the damage done to the sport's reputation.

So, what does that actually mean? Well, I suppose there is more to come...

It feels a lot like what happened back in 2002, though the fine isn't quite as heavy this time. We'll just have to wait and see how the World motorsport Council decides to rule...

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?id=48924

A cool $100,000 😲 and then there's Elizabeth Hughes

So, let me get this straight—none of you actually have an issue with team orders as a concept, right? It’s just that you can’t handle seeing it happen live in front of your ultra-sensitive eyes, and frankly, you lack the backbone to deal with it. 🤣

Good grief, I had no idea there were so many fans living in Potemkinov's fake villages. 🙏

mistybear87 said:Ferrari has been slapped with a $100,000 fine, and the whole situation is being handed over to the World motorsport Council because of the damage done to the sport's reputation.

So, what does that actually mean? Well, I suppose there is more to come...

It feels a lot like what happened back in 2002, though the fine isn't quite as heavy this time. We'll just have to wait and see how the World motorsport Council decides to rule...

What a joke. 👎

mistybear87 said:Ferrari has been slapped with a $100,000 fine, and the whole situation is being handed over to the World motorsport Council because of the damage done to the sport's reputation.

So, what does that actually mean? Well, I suppose there is more to come...

It feels a lot like what happened back in 2002, though the fine isn't quite as heavy this time. We'll just have to wait and see how the World motorsport Council decides to rule...

Does anyone actually remember what kind of penalty Ferrari took back in 2002? My memory is failing me on that one.

I think I said this a long time ago, any team that falls into the trap of playing politics just goes straight to hell, and I mean big time.🤷