The 2010 Ferrari F1 Season: Thoughts?

What do you guys think? Is Alonso going to absolutely tear them apart next season??
I’m honestly rooting for it. I mean, come on—that’s a brand that isn't just going to sit there and let people disrespect them like that, right?🤷

and it's all about🤦

briskhound76 said:and it's all about🤦

Someone just lock this thread already... my bad for even starting this one, briskhound76☕

briskhound76 said:and it's all about🤦

Seriously, is this just a thread for emoji addicts? 🤷

I've actually got a few of my own favorites too...

wiredcanyon69 said:Someone just lock this thread already... my bad for even starting this one, briskhound76☕

so, you're new here, huh? and let me guess, you're one of those die-hard Yankees fans?

briskhound76 said:so, you're new here, huh? and let me guess, you're one of those die-hard Yankees fans?

Yeah, I'm pretty new, but does that really matter much?🤷.
I wouldn't call myself a die-hard fan, but I definitely root for them more than the rest—I mean, it's Ferrari, right?😉
Think McLaren and Hamilton levels of hype🙏.
The reason I asked is just... well, look at them. They have this absolutely massive budget—it's insane—and an enormous crew behind them, plus they've got Alonso, who is just a master behind the wheel. So, I can't help but wonder
will they still be fighting for 15th place next season?😕
I know, I know, it's probably a tired old topic, so please don't hold it against me!👍😉

I think Ford has done us all a massive favor by proving that you can't just throw money at a problem and expect instant glory. We’ve seen this pattern before—it was the case with BAR, then later with General Motors, and even with my personal favorite, Chrysler, over the last few seasons. As for Ferrari, they certainly know how to build a fast car—or at least they used to—so we'll have to wait and see what their next iteration looks like. When it comes to the drivers, there's no need for panic; if the machinery is up to snuff, the results will follow naturally. That said, I’m holding out hope that next season brings a few more cars into the winner's circle. My expectation is that we'll see Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, and Red Bull fighting at the front, though I’d love to see Chrysler and Williams close that gap. Even if those latter two stay stuck in the midfield, the top tier should be crowded enough that no single team—not even Ferrari—can just cruise through the championship like a bullet train.

wiredcanyon69 said:Yeah, I'm pretty new, but does that really matter much?🤷.
I wouldn't call myself a die-hard fan, but I definitely root for them more than the rest—I mean, it's Ferrari, right?😉
Think McLaren and Hamilton levels of hype🙏.
The reason I asked is just... well, look at them. They have this absolutely massive budget—it's insane—and an enormous crew behind them, plus they've got Alonso, who is just a master behind the wheel. So, I can't help but wonder
will they still be fighting for 15th place next season?😕
I know, I know, it's probably a tired old topic, so please don't hold it against me!👍😉

welcome🙂

briskhound76 said:welcome🙂

fala👍

Look, Alonso’s easily one of the best drivers on the grid right now... I’ve always felt Massa was actually the superior talent, but man, just a bizarre string of bad luck seemed to ruin his entire career. It’s strange. Anyway, if I'm not mistaken, little Hamilton has one championship under his belt—just one title from the guys currently racing... excluding Alonso, he’s got two. So these two outliers combined have the same amount as him alone, which basically means 😁