2009 Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne (Central Park)

fadedpanther4 said:It seems objectivity just goes out the window the moment your favorite driver takes a podium😉. 😁

🤣 Look, objectively speaking, that was pure insanity. But then again, the FIA has tolerated this kind of nonsense throughout history. I guess nobody’s allowed to pass him under the SC, right? 😕

Besides, I don't really see why this is being singled out as "dangerous." This kind of driving behind the SC—or even Kimi flying down the track with an Exhaust bouncing around at full speed—doesn't get penalized. So, please, explain to me objectively why *this* deserves a penalty when those didn't.

And hey, he's not the first German to try racing on three wheels. 😬

stormybadger8 said:

It’s hardly a shock that Nick Heidfeld was struggling😢



He had his own fair share of issues right at the start

And since it wasn't Fernando Alonso on the side, Blažičko was busy bringing up Nelson Piquet on the grass😕

Man, Brawn GP is built like a tank😲



A totally clean situation. They would've been handing out penalties for this stuff last year

Exactly, that was Alonso, yet Blazicko kept insisting it was Piquet

stormybadger8 said:🤣 Look, objectively speaking, that was pure insanity. But then again, the FIA has tolerated this kind of nonsense throughout history. I guess nobody’s allowed to pass him under the SC, right? 😕

Besides, I don't really see why this is being singled out as "dangerous." This kind of driving behind the SC—or even Kimi flying down the track with an Exhaust bouncing around at full speed—doesn't get penalized. So, please, explain to me objectively why *this* deserves a penalty when those didn't.

And hey, he's not the first German to try racing on three wheels. 😬

Come on, be serious. 😛
That wheel was wobbling like it was barely hanging on by a thread. And I think Vettel was being a bit naive if he actually believed he could make it onto the podium like that.😬

fadedpanther4 said:Come on, be serious. 😛
That wheel was wobbling like it was barely hanging on by a thread. And I think Vettel was being a bit naive if he actually believed he could make it onto the podium like that.😬

ever since "naive" became just another polite way of saying "clueless." 😁

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole Toyota situation

honestly, they're just total losers🤣🤣🤣🤣

Morgan Murphy7 said:ever since "naive" became just another polite way of saying "clueless." 😁

It’s not that he's stupid. I guess he was just being a bit unrealistic at the time. 😉
Besides, I don't really get why he kept calling himself an idiot. It wasn't all his fault.

In my view, Kimi made a brilliant tactical move by pitting just three laps before the finish... I mean, what kind of driver would even bother spinning their wheels in last place behind an SC until the very end?

Frank Collins85 said:In my view, Kimi made a brilliant tactical move by pitting just three laps before the finish... I mean, what kind of driver would even bother spinning their wheels in last place behind an SC until the very end?

The guy is an absolute legend. You won't find anyone better. 🤣

Timo Glock 4/19 🙏

Rebecca Thomas5 said:did you ever stop to realize that Brawn actually managed to snag more points in just one race—we're talking 18 here—than they hauled in during the entire previous season combined... which was only 14... and Jenson is right there with them too

Honestly, I can barely remember Brawn even existed last year. 🤷

Amanda Kelly said:Honestly, I can barely remember Brawn even existed last year. 🤷

How can you "not remember" a car with zero sponsors on it? 😬

Amanda Kelly said:Honestly, I can barely remember Brawn even existed last year. 🤷

If you don't remember, he's the guy with the short hair and glasses... worked his way through Ferrari... then Honda... and now the whole outfit is basically named after him.😬

Maria Nelson2 said:If you don't remember, he's the guy with the short hair and glasses... worked his way through Ferrari... then Honda... and now the whole outfit is basically named after him.😬

You forgot Benetton.😉 😁

stormybadger8 said:You forgot Benetton.😉 😁

I mean, why are we digging up stuff from decades ago, especially when you can't even seem to remember what happened just last season?👍

stormybadger8 said:Haha, that's exactly why Kubica keeps insisting it's all Vettel's fault.🙄

Everyone knows he’s at fault, just like Sebastian Vettel. If he hadn't lashed out, people would be tearing him to shreds right now. Honestly, calling this one of the biggest blunders in F1 history is something only someone who’s actually watched a season or two would say.🙄

Messing up like that with only three laps left? That's just painfully stupid... even with the penalty, looking at the replays, it's obvious Vettel is at fault. He drove right into Kubica, who actually left plenty of room

stormybadger8 said:Not likely.☕

Given this driver lineup, it’s hardly a shock. Today was pure luck. The car is incredible, but these two drivers have zero clue. I hate myself for even saying this, but if Michael Schumacher had been in this cockpit today, he would've lapped the guy behind him by a lap or two, regardless of the SC. This Rubens guy is a total disaster. And honestly, I can't remember the last time I saw such a pathetic second-place finish. Then you've got Button, who looks terrified of his own car—it's like he was driving at half throttle.🤷 Plus, he got lucky with those new SC rules; if things were like last year, he'd be sitting around 7th or 8th.☕

I still don't get that nonsense where everyone had to wait for Button just because he was technically the leader of the lap when the SC came out. He wasn't even on track; he was in the pits. But according to the stats, he was number one since Sebastian Vettel hadn't crossed the start-finish line yet. If it were Button, he probably would've ended up in 7th or 8th after exiting the pits, at least that's how it looks to me.🤷

Does anyone actually have the lap times from just before and after the first SC deployment?🤷

I'm still stuck on why they let the SC pass after Vettel had basically driven a whole lap ahead of it, only to make everyone wait for Button to take the lead.😕

Haha, keep it coming, man! It's rare to see this much jealousy and delusion in one place🙂

stormybadger8 said:It’s easy to play armchair expert after the fact. If you ask me, Robert Kubica is just as much to blame here—maybe even more than Sebastian Vettel. He’s sitting in a way faster car and is forcing risky moves for absolutely no reason. Meanwhile, Vettel is just fighting to hold onto second place with some pretty sketchy driving, but honestly, he doesn't have much choice since his tires are completely shot. What was he supposed to do? Just stay out of everyone's way or pull into the pits and retire immediately?🙄 A real driver always defends his position. He’s not just going to hand it over for free.🙄 Whether they bring back the old 12, 9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 scoring system or go back to rewarding wins specifically, we’re going to see the true impact at every single race.☕

Honestly, I still prefer him and Robert Kubica. They’re both the kind of drivers who navigate a track like grandmas crossing the street—if someone looks even slightly faster behind them, they just veer off to the side and give up. It's ridiculous. Wouldn't it be nice if they actually tried to grab a single point instead of just throwing it all away? ☕

Honestly, this just makes me hate the FIA even more.👎 That penalty is absolute garbage. Zero common sense involved. It was just a racing incident, plain and simple. And honestly, what’s so dangerous about circling the track behind the Safety Car? Give me a break.🙄 Remember when Kimi was tearing it up on a blown tire? Good times. 186 milesWell, he completely fell apart in the final lap. I mean, let's be real—Rubens spent the entire first half of the race driving around with a smashed front wing and bits of carbon fiber dangling off the car.🙄 It’s not like it’s actually dangerous. 😵 And apparently, Kimi's exhaust was just as dangerous too. Honestly, their consistency when it comes to making decisions and enforcing rules is enough to give you a massive headache.🙄

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

but you could say he learned a tough lesson after hitting Webber under the safety car—it was a total mess! Still, he’s young—he'll learn 😉

Morgan Murphy7 said:I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole Toyota situation

honestly, they're just total losers🤣🤣🤣🤣

still better than Renault... plus they don't even have their own tire supplier 👍

Man, did anyone else catch that absolute mess today? I mean, seriously, did you see those wheels just flying off the cars during the race? It was wild.

Did they seriously scrap that rule where the wheels had to be connected by some kind of metal bar or whatever?

Gary Palmer8 said:🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

but you could say he learned a tough lesson after hitting Webber under the safety car—it was a total mess! Still, he’s young—he'll learn 😉

Please. He hasn't a clue. Massa and Kimi are way better—they smash into barriers, rip out fuel lines, and run over mechanics. Hamilton is a total genius; he drives straight into parked cars in the pits or parks in the gravel right at the pit entry. But oh, Vettel is just "clumsy" because he's actually defending a position during a race. ☕

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Gary Palmer8 said:still better than Renault... plus they don't even have their own tire supplier 👍

🤣 Where do you even live? Still stuck in the Michelin era or something? 😕

Everyone uses Bridgestone tires now. 😉

🙏I don't know why I even bother. Clearly, you don't follow Formula 1. 😬

stormybadger8 said:Please. He hasn't a clue. Massa and Kimi are way better—they smash into barriers, rip out fuel lines, and run over mechanics. Hamilton is a total genius; he drives straight into parked cars in the pits or parks in the gravel right at the pit entry. But oh, Vettel is just "clumsy" because he's actually defending a position during a race. ☕

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🤣 Where do you even live? Still stuck in the Michelin era or something? 😕

Everyone uses Bridgestone tires now. 😉

🙏I don't know why I even bother. Clearly, you don't follow Formula 1. 😬

This is just too good.🤣🤣