GP Germany - 07/25/2010

One Grand Prix, one nation, one grand winner.



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stormybadger8 said:That’s not how it works. Button is way too much of a gentleman to get into a scrap with anyone. He basically pulls over the second he sees Hamilton coming. Honestly, you'd expect Button to just sit there and wait until Hamilton hits at least the first turn before even moving.🤣

You’re clearly tripping on the wrong kind of mushrooms again😁

Anyway, I can't help but wonder what kind of luck Webber managed to stumble into this time 🤷 ; after what happened last year 🤣, it feels like maybe Alonso is actually faster in qualifying thanks to that high-octane Ferrari, but then you have Massa outperforming Red Bull wtf 🤷 WTF?

Small disclaimer here, but does everyone really need to keep posting pictures of walking piles of garbage 🤣🤣

stormybadger8 said:🤣 They'll be just as good as those last two races. 🤣🤣🙏🙏

I'm hoping for the opposite, honestly. If they can actually drive this one without screwing something up, they might actually close that gap with McLaren.🤣

But I've got a bad feeling Alonso will pull some "genius" move of his own, and if even a single drop of rain hits the track, Massa's going straight to the stands.😢

Honestly, looking back at the last two Grands Prix, Fernando should have easily secured 3rd and 4th place if it hadn't been for all that manipulation going on behind the scenes.

wearypanther34 said:Honestly, looking back at the last two Grands Prix, Fernando should have easily secured 3rd and 4th place if it hadn't been for all that manipulation going on behind the scenes.

What, did they mess with his head or something?🤷

Seriously, stop making stuff up. Any driver knows they have to give that position back in that situation—that's nothing new. It's like saying Vettel should've been leading if he hadn't tried to overtake Webber. Sure, he "should" have, but he's the one who messed up by getting involved in that mess, and he's the one who pays for it when it fails. He wanted more points, but ended up with nothing.☕

wearypanther34 said:Honestly, looking back at the last two Grands Prix, Fernando should have easily secured 3rd and 4th place if it hadn't been for all that manipulation going on behind the scenes.

Those English bandits...🙂

You really remind me of Mamić.😁🙏Given these kinds of statements?

Here we go again... 🤦

Amanda Kelly said:Looks like our time is finally coming.

🙏🙏

I was pretty much about ready to give up hope...

After that total disaster at Turn 1, combined with about two or three brain-dead calls regarding pit stops and then having the safety car roll out, I’m pretty much calling it now: we’re looking at a win for either Button or Barrichello. 😁

In some completely different parallel universe, maybe it would finally be time for Alonso to grab a trophy, but let's be real—not in this reality and definitely not this year. 😬

Hamilton's on the podium, Button's looking at a top 5 finish—though I suspect Webber might not see the checkered flag—Massa's falling out of the points, and while things will likely go sideways for Alonso, he should still manage to scrape some points together 😛

If rain starts coming down, I’m calling it now: McLaren is definitely grabbing a podium spot, and if the weather holds, they might even sweep both positions.

Maria Nelson2 said:You’re clearly tripping on the wrong kind of mushrooms again😁

Anyway, I can't help but wonder what kind of luck Webber managed to stumble into this time 🤷 ; after what happened last year 🤣, it feels like maybe Alonso is actually faster in qualifying thanks to that high-octane Ferrari, but then you have Massa outperforming Red Bull wtf 🤷 WTF?

Well, he didn't get what he wanted, so he wasn't feeling it.🤣
Of course, once they handed him over to Vettel, he started throwing a tantrum.😂

Now he’d probably love it if they just kicked him to the curb again.🤣

Betty Moore34 said:If rain starts coming down, I’m calling it now: McLaren is definitely grabbing a podium spot, and if the weather holds, they might even sweep both positions.

If it actually rains, McLaren might struggle just to break into the top 10.🤣

If it really pours, I’m looking at Rubens, Vettel, and Sutil for the podium—though honestly, I haven't a clue who would actually pull it off. I low-key think Sutil could even snag a win for Force India in that mess; his car is basically built for wet weather.🙂

stormybadger8 said:If it actually rains, McLaren might struggle just to break into the top 10.🤣

If it really pours, I’m looking at Rubens, Vettel, and Sutil for the podium—though honestly, I haven't a clue who would actually pull it off. I low-key think Sutil could even snag a win for Force India in that mess; his car is basically built for wet weather.🙂

Don't tease me—I'm telling you, qualifying pace doesn't mean much here. McLaren always seemed to lag behind during qualifying, yet they were consistently faster during the actual race, often going toe-to-toe with Red Bull. We'll just have to wait and see tomorrow, though one thing is certain: one of those Red Bull drivers is bound to shoot themselves in the foot.

If we get hit with non-stop rain, the podium could go to anyone in that lead pack. But if the weather stays unpredictable—the kind of chaos that demands sharp tactics, a level head, and steady hands—Jensen might just pull it off.
On another note, I’d honestly love to see Alonso take the win just to shake up the championship race, but I can't help feeling like he'll succumb to that usual mental meltdown and mess it all up again.

redheron12 said:Don't tease me—I'm telling you, qualifying pace doesn't mean much here. McLaren always seemed to lag behind during qualifying, yet they were consistently faster during the actual race, often going toe-to-toe with Red Bull. We'll just have to wait and see tomorrow, though one thing is certain: one of those Red Bull drivers is bound to shoot themselves in the foot.

McLaren was already trailing Red Bull, but now they're falling even further behind. This track should actually suit them way more than it suits Red Bull.🤷

Red Bull hasn't brought any updates, which means McLaren clearly took a step or two backward instead of moving forward.

That diffuser was supposed to give them an edge in qualifying, but instead, they’ve got a bigger deficit than before.🤷 It's weird, but looks like they totally botched it. Probably due to the weather and the rain during Practice 1 and Practice 2. Shit happens, I guess.

stormybadger8 said:McLaren was already trailing Red Bull, but now they're falling even further behind. This track should actually suit them way more than it suits Red Bull.🤷

Red Bull hasn't brought any updates, which means McLaren clearly took a step or two backward instead of moving forward.

That diffuser was supposed to give them an edge in qualifying, but instead, they’ve got a bigger deficit than before.🤷 It's weird, but looks like they totally botched it. Probably due to the weather and the rain during Practice 1 and Practice 2. Shit happens, I guess.

At the end of the day, only the final results matter—tomorrow will show us who actually has the pace for the race, because these qualifying times don't mean a thing. I mean, seriously, wtf... the idea that Lozek is within 0.002 of Vettel? No way.

Whitmarsh mentioned they sacrificed qualifying performance to prioritize race pace—so, honestly, anything could happen tomorrow. 🤷

It’s possible—maybe even likely—that both Red Bull cars end up finishing in the top spots. 😁

redheron12 said:At the end of the day, only the final results matter—tomorrow will show us who actually has the pace for the race, because these qualifying times don't mean a thing. I mean, seriously, wtf... the idea that Lozek is within 0.002 of Vettel? No way.

Whitmarsh mentioned they sacrificed qualifying performance to prioritize race pace—so, honestly, anything could happen tomorrow. 🤷

It’s possible—maybe even likely—that both Red Bull cars end up finishing in the top spots. 😁

Or maybe the McLaren crew forgets a few wrenches or some tools and strips the car, or maybe they forget to put the wheels on. Who knows, hell could freeze over before then 🤣

One thing is for sure: I’m expecting a massive, nail-biting race, rain or shine 🙏

redheron12 said:Don't tease me—I'm telling you, qualifying pace doesn't mean much here. McLaren always seemed to lag behind during qualifying, yet they were consistently faster during the actual race, often going toe-to-toe with Red Bull. We'll just have to wait and see tomorrow, though one thing is certain: one of those Red Bull drivers is bound to shoot themselves in the foot.

Which team is currently dealing with mechanics forgetting to pull the intake cover right before the start, forcing their poor driver to retire by lap two? 😁

Red Bull?

Jason Campbell70 said:Which team is currently dealing with mechanics forgetting to pull the intake cover right before the start, forcing their poor driver to retire by lap two? 😁

Red Bull?

Do you honestly believe a mechanic would just forget something like that? 🤣