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[RomanticHeroX]

People hated Schumi because he was successful, just like people hating Vettel now and Alonso a couple years ago.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

The difference is that Senna isn't with us anymore.

Amazing performances are always drowned out by the poor performances.

Artists are remembered for their magnum opus' not their final pieces of work and rightfully so. I personally think the same logic should apply to sports stars. Taking Michael as an example; he established a legacy in his first stint in F1, he was regarded as a phenomenon, he had an aura about him that set him apart from everyone else on the grid, but he's evidently not the same driver any more. Has age caught up with him? Has he lost the burning desire to be the best? Who knows. But he should be remembered for performances like Spain 1996, Spa 1995, Monaco 1997 and Japan 2000, not meandering about in the midfield with the likes of Petrov in 2011.

 

[mclaren777]

People hated Schumi because he was successful, just like people hating Vettel now and Alonso a couple years ago.

No, I hate Michael because he was/is a jerk. It has nothing to do with his success.

 

[mclaren777]

Just let me know when I can purchase tickets for the race Circuit of the Americas.

Are you on their newsletter list?

 

[elfinke]

http://www.gizmag.com/fia-2014-formula-one-regulations/19322/

Most of this I'm sure everyone knows (and if there is a separate thread, I apologise).

I enjoyed the recent race, if only because the leader didn't disappear into the distance. And the brief moment between Webber and Hamilton was nut tightingly awesome. Also, and I know it has been mentioned in here many times, but it is interesting to see how meek Vettel is when he has people in front of him. And a hearty 'lol' at him blaming anything made of metal for 'not feeling the car' after the race.

Can't wait til the next round.

 

[Shaneus]

It really does only require two drivers to qualify faster than Vettel to pretty much ensure he'll finish off the podium if last weekend is anything to go by. We have at least three that are more than capable of doing so, being Hamilton, Alonso and Webber.

Honestly, I think Germany has shown that perhaps this season really isn't over. Another few races where Vettel doesn't win, a DNF (which is entirely likely if he gets flustered mid-pack) and everything's a lot tighter. At least, I hope so.

 

[Zinga]

Vettel needs a few DNFs if this season is going to be redeemed.... honestly every race I keep on hoping his car crashes or his engine blows but he has had ridiculous luck this year, hopefully that's going to change soon because I am tired of seeing him on the podium.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

It really does only require two drivers to qualify faster than Vettel to pretty much ensure he'll finish off the podium if last weekend is anything to go by. We have at least three that are more than capable of doing so, being Hamilton, Alonso and Webber.

Honestly, I think Germany has shown that perhaps this season really isn't over. Another few races where Vettel doesn't win, a DNF (which is entirely likely if he gets flustered mid-pack) and everything's a lot tighter. At least, I hope so.

No, it pretty much is over. Vettle only lost three points from his lead at the weekend, and the others are just going to continue taking points of each other.

It would take an injury that prevents Vettle from racing for the rest of the season to even give the others a chance.

 

[Shaneus]

It would take an injury that prevents Vettle from racing for the rest of the season to even give the others a chance.

Next RBR 1-2 start, Webber runs into Vettel.

"Who's number 2 now, motherfuckers?"

 

[John_B]

People hated Schumi because he was successful, just like people hating Vettel now and Alonso a couple years ago.

Nobody wants to see a Formula 1 season dominated by one man. It takes all the excitement out of watching the sport.

Last season was excellent. The championship changed hands multiple times and the later races were very intense. When you don't have that fight for the championship it's about as exciting as friendly football games or free poker.

 

[jambo]

Just under 2 days until Practice =D

Next RBR 1-2 start, Webber runs into Vettel.

"Who's number 2 now, motherfuckers?"

:lol :lol :lol

 

[Dead Man]

Apparently no one got it, what a reaction.

Anyhow i like webber as well, clear example of someone that worked his way up to the top. Will be a nice fight between him and vettel this weekend.

Sorry if I misinterpreted, my internet humour detector has been dodgy lately.

 

[Massa]

like Senna:

http://www.themagicofsenna.com/senna/suzuka.html


but hate is not logical

Irvine sure is an idiot. But what's your point there?

 

[Aegus]

However, the best Nordschleife story of the weekend came from Kamui Kobayashi, who always makes the trek out onto the track whenever he is racing there.

This time, however, for a special treat for his girlfriend Yu he wanted to give her a high-speed lap of the Nordschleife – and it was going to be the first time she had ever been a passenger alongside him out on a race circuit. Kamui duly paid for four laps – but it didn't go quite to plan.

"We got out on to the track and after one corner she started crying," said Kobayashi. "I had to slow down and finish the lap very slow – about 60km/h. Very safe – but it was a very long lap. It took me nearly 20 minutes.

"I think I will have to sell my tickets at a discount price now. I paid 89 Euros for four laps – and only went around once!"

Somethingsomethingweirdjapaneseporncryingwomensomething.

 

[Shaneus]

If that's the sort of treatment his girlfriend gets, I'm in.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Ha, that's really cute.

 

[Adamm]

Somethingsomethingweirdjapaneseporncryingwomensomething.

Haha thats halarious!

Where did you read that?

 

[Aegus]

Haha thats halarious!

Where did you read that?

Was posted in the Autosport forum.

 

[Psychotext]

Ok... either his head is massive, or hers is tiny.

Edit - Hey, where did the image go Adamm?

 

[Adamm]

Ok... either his head is massive, or hers is tiny.

Edit - Hey, where did the image go Adamm?

It looked huge on my work computer, so i got worried & removed it

Ill put it back

 

[NHale]

It really does only require two drivers to qualify faster than Vettel to pretty much ensure he'll finish off the podium if last weekend is anything to go by. We have at least three that are more than capable of doing so, being Hamilton, Alonso and Webber.

Honestly, I think Germany has shown that perhaps this season really isn't over. Another few races where Vettel doesn't win, a DNF (which is entirely likely if he gets flustered mid-pack) and everything's a lot tighter. At least, I hope so.

He's not going to lose the championship if he keeps finishing 4th. Last race he finished 4th and still his lead was only cut by 3pts, so I don't see how it suddenly brought life to the championship.

The only way to revive Webber, Hamilton or Alonso chances is a couple of DNFs, and since Red Bull has 0 DNFs so far, the only way this season is revived is if Vettel starts making stupid errors.

His lead is so big that even if Webber wins every race and Vettel finishes 4th, it would still take 6 races to overtake him in the championship.

 

[brotkasten]

It looked huge on my work computer, so i got worried & removed it

Ill put it back

You should ask for a monitor with a higher resolution than 1024x768.

 

[mclaren777]

Question - what kind of cooperation will Virgin have with Mclaren? Force India like?

Yes, Mclaren's new deal with Virgin will be similar to the one with Force India.

Nick Heidfeld has glorious hair

I think the same thing every time I see it.

I can't remember now--did he push it all the way back to the pits?

Any chance you can make a similar GIF of Lewis passing Alonso in that same corner?

 

[Ark]

I can't remember now--did he push it all the way back to the pits?

Pretty much.

 

[mclem]

Vettel needs a few DNFs if this season is going to be redeemed.... honestly every race I keep on hoping his car crashes or his engine blows but he has had ridiculous luck this year, hopefully that's going to change soon because I am tired of seeing him on the podium.

When was the last time we had a full-on, billowing smoke engine blow-out? I think it's been a few years.

 

[Dilly]

Vettel's engine in Korea last year was pretty amazing.

 

[Templar Wizard]

These guys must have LOVED sundays result

 

[zomgbbqftw]

I remember those shitbags.

 

[mclaren777]

These guys must have LOVED sundays result

I wonder why the other peoples' faces are blurred out.

 

[Leunam]

I wouldn't want to be associated with them either, even if it's just a picture.

 

[Templar Wizard]

I wonder why the other peoples' faces are blurred out.

i think nearly everyones face is blurred out

 

[Leonsito]

Can't wait for Alonso to retire so I'll be able to watch F1 in Spain with the 4 people in this country who care about the sport.

 

[SunhiLegend]

Any chance you can make a similar GIF of Lewis passing Alonso in that same corner?

 

[mclaren777]

Thanks! I hope you don't mind.

 

[Ark]

Textbook.

Also, I can't stand Hamilton on twitter. Fucking gangsta speeeeeekz.

 

[navanman]

Textbook.

Also, I can't stand Hamilton on twitter. Fucking gangsta speeeeeekz.

Is it cos I is black? (his Ali G reference)

 

[Loonz]

Textbook.

Also, I can't stand Hamilton on twitter. Fucking gangsta speeeeeekz.

Alonso's car tires were still cold, as he had just got out from boxes. Given that those Mclarens are the cars that heat them faster, I would say the outcome of Hamilton's attempt was predictable. I mean, Ham's clearly a gifted driver, as Alonso is, but in that action Alonso had little chance because of the low temperature of the tires.

 

[moojito]

Alonso's car tires were still cold, as he had just got out from boxes. Given that those Mclarens are the cars that heat them faster, I would say the outcome of Hamilton's attempt was predictable. I mean, Ham's clearly a gifted driver, as Alonso is, but in that action Alonso had little chance because of the low temperature of the tires.

So why didn't he attempt to defend the line, like Hamilton did with Webber? Sounds like you're reaching a bit here. He got caught napping, I think that's all there is to it.

 

[Psychotext]

So why didn't he attempt to defend the line, like Hamilton did with Webber? Sounds like you're reaching a bit here. He got caught napping, I think that's all there is to it.

Alonso has already explained it, he didn't have any heat in the tyres and he couldn't go anywhere near as fast around that corner as Hamilton could at that point. If he'd have tried to defend the line they'd have likely crashed as he had no idea what the grip levels were.

As for Hamilton / Webber, neither was on fresh tires and both knew exactly what their cars were capable of.

 

[mclaren777]

As for Hamilton / Webber, neither was on fresh tires and both knew exactly what their cars were capable of.

I'm not so sure about that claim.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

I'm not so sure about that claim.

There were two incidents between Hamilton and Webber, the first was in the first stint where Webber overtook after Hamilton made a mistake, but then was reovertaken at the next corner. That was not with new tyres. The second one was Hamilton coming out of the pits and Webber trying to overtake and Hamilton blocked him, Webber was on new tires then as well so it was easier to block I expect.

 

[TylerD]

Are you on their newsletter list?

Oh yes, I am just being paranoid. I know they will have an announcement weeks in advance but I really don't want to miss out.

 

[Psychotext]

There were two incidents between Hamilton and Webber, the first was in the first stint where Webber overtook after Hamilton made a mistake, but then was reovertaken at the next corner. That was not with new tyres.

Yeah, my mistake. I was thinking of the pass and then pass back.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh does not believe Sebastian Vettel is starting to crack under pressure.

Reigning champion Vettel holds a 77-point cushion over Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber in the standings after a dream start to the season.

But the 24-year-old was only fourth after a spin in Germany to miss the podium for the first time in 12 races.

Whitmarsh said: "We can't bring about his failure, all we can do is put pressure on him."

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton took victory at the Nurburgring last weekend but is still 82 points behind Vettel in third as he tries to regain the title he won in 2008.

Vettel also made a mistake in Canada last month, running wide on the final lap to hand victory to Hamilton's team-mate Jenson Button, but Whitmarsh does not see the German struggling for the rest of the season.

He said: "People may characterise it as cracking under pressure but in fairness I don't think that was the case. He simply made a couple of mistakes.

"He has done a pretty good job so far this year, so I don't think he is cracking. We just have to concentrate on our own act, improve our performance, reliability, everything we do.

"If that turns out to be good enough to win races then that will be great."

Pretty interesting. I want to see Vettel's gap start to close, but I don't think he's going to throw the championship away, either.

It would be stunning if he did. Not sure he could ever come back from it.

 

[Psychotext]

I can't help thinking about when Button nearly threw his championship away in the middle of the 2009 season... but I really doubt Vettel is going to do anything like that.

There are certainly similarities though.

 

[Xun]

Hamilton is such a dickhead.

Spoiler

Seriously I don't get why a lot of you guys dislike the guy, he's what racing needs. He can be "ruthless" but that's what's fun about his driving.

 

[Mecha_Infantry]

Hamilton is such a dickhead.

Spoiler

Seriously I don't get why a lot of you guys dislike the guy, he's what racing needs. He can be "ruthless" but that's what's fun about his driving.

Because he's a young cocky black male..and successful..and banging Nicole

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Because he's a young cocky black male..and successful..and banging Nicole

Er?

 

[Dead Man]

Thanks! I hope you don't mind.

http://i.imgur.com/pVc6i.png[IMG][/QUOTE]
So he can learn how to pass someone who was not defending?

 

[Mecha_Infantry]

Er?

Well I don't think anyone here, but in the general public...