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The Formula 1 2011 Season of Vettel Fingering the Competition |OT|
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Foliorum Viridum
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I like you, but until you've written erotic fanfic of Webber and masturbated to it then you're no Lucius. Sorry.Shaneus said:
I... how dare you!
It's still my favourite go to porn.
RomanticHeroX
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How is 5 grid slots a penalty when you were going to be starting last anyway?
Goldrusher
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Deadman said:Fantasy f1 points are up. Good week for me, up to 16th now
McLaren ftw!
brotkasten
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Ark said:
'Maintain the gap Lucius, maintain the gap.'
From now on, any conversation in this thread must take place via pictures & captions
Really?
NihonTiger90
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Having done the math, everything is pretty much wrapped up now all but technically. The scenarios do exist for Vettel to still lose the WDC and Red Bull not to win the Constructors' Championship, but the scenarios are highly improbable and rely on Vettel and Webber having non-points finished for the remainder of the season.
Vettel only needs 38 points in the final 6 races to win the title (an average finish of 6th or better will win it for him regardless of what any other driver does), as he has the tiebreaker already. Red Bull needs 122 over those same races (an average of around 20 points per race between their two drivers) to win their title. And those totals assume that their closest rivals win out.
Vettel only needs 38 points in the final 6 races to win the title (an average finish of 6th or better will win it for him regardless of what any other driver does), as he has the tiebreaker already. Red Bull needs 122 over those same races (an average of around 20 points per race between their two drivers) to win their title. And those totals assume that their closest rivals win out.
The best part about vettel winning like he does is that we get to see footage of actual competitive racing further back. The alonso and button stuff was great as was the schumacher and hamilton stuff. So much better than focusing on second place 2.5 seconds back of first with no chance of catching him.
Wasn't feeling great so I didn't wake up at 4 am to watch the race but the remaining races are at a much more reasonable time.
Wasn't feeling great so I didn't wake up at 4 am to watch the race but the remaining races are at a much more reasonable time.
I didn't realise Hamilton was another F1 driver who plays the guitar.
The most well known being Damon of course: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bRO7Kr13-8
The most well known being Damon of course: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bRO7Kr13-8
Psychotext
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Just finished catching up on the thread and wanted to give a huge thumbs up to SunhiLegend for the gifs. Top job that man!
brotkasten
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Poor Britney.
Foliorum Viridum
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Be fair to the lad, he made the start of the race exciting!a176 said:
F1 needs shit backmarkers to mess up.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Great race by all, especially Schumi! <3
Jelly Hamilton is jelly.
Jelly Hamilton is jelly.
Massa: Webber cost me podium finish
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Have a cry.
On that note, I kind of have to wonder why some drivers battle so hard at the start of a race. Especially when it's likely that strategy and car setup is going to play a more integral part than your position at the end of the first lap. Webber could've easily had a podium if he'd held back and taken Massa at a later stage of the race.
Oh well, off to Singapore! When's F1 2011 coming out again?
Edit: I missed the start of the race, what exactly happened with Liuzzi?
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Have a cry.
On that note, I kind of have to wonder why some drivers battle so hard at the start of a race. Especially when it's likely that strategy and car setup is going to play a more integral part than your position at the end of the first lap. Webber could've easily had a podium if he'd held back and taken Massa at a later stage of the race.
Oh well, off to Singapore! When's F1 2011 coming out again?
Edit: I missed the start of the race, what exactly happened with Liuzzi?
Edmond Dantès
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Leunam said:
Can do.fu3lfr3nzy said:Yeah thats what I thought too.
Its no secret the crowd is biased towards an Italian driver being on the podium or at least a Ferrari driver.
Back to the previous discussion: old F1 designs please!
Foliorum Viridum
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He wiped out 4/5 cars on first corner. Was one of the best crashes this season.Shaneus said:
Also, in the heat of the moment when those lights go out the end of the race probably seems days away. You'd put your foot down and go for the next guy ahead of you too!
Edit: Also, I like you a lot, so I hope you're getting 2011 on PC!
Shaneus said:
It really, really did not. Massa needs to get himself together.
Man. Today's race was fantastic. I was sad to see Schumacher's last lap in qual being compromised, but shit happens. It seems Martin is finally picking up on Schumacher's brilliant start. I spent the entire last season watching his starts, and I think he averaged on about 3-4 places. His brilliant starts were a fact so much so that I vividly remember the only time he had a poor start last season - Valencia, where Sutil took out his front wing. At that point Schumie had already taken about 2 places.
I thoroughly enjoyed the fight between him and Hamilton today, particularly the point where Hamilton overtook Schumacher, only to be re-overtaken into the second chicane. I would've done the same as Michael did when he eventually 'let' Hamilton pass - it was hampering them both at that point, and I would've figured he would've found a way past, at some point, and refocused on my own race.
I did get a new-found respect for Hamilton, today. He was calmer and not over-ambitious. He took his time and found a way around, and had to deal with Schumacher giving nothing away for free. Best of all, he didn't come out on the other side, stomping his feet and pouting, but said it was a fair fight, albeit it feels like he is still trying to hold back his feelings. But this, combined with his great skills and huge array of strong-points, is an incredibly competitive combination.
The methodical and very calculated defending from Schumacher makes me realise he still has it. I am hoping with all my hope that he will be in a competitive car before he re-retires. I think everyone at this point feel he would deserve a win to crown off his career, and I think everyone has found a new view of him through his comeback. I immensely respect him for daring to do a comeback. It shows me a man worth rooting for, and worth drawing motivation from. He could easily have leant back and enjoyed his 'legendary' status, never to touch it and breeze on with it, but rather he showed the world that he is in no way done pushing himself to all the limits, and that his legendary status should not rest solely on what he's done.
But mostly he remains my idol, even more than ever, because his status is not the most important thing to him. He's not here to rest on his previous achievements. To me, that is a man that is inferior to no one. He is not back to win, but he's back to pursuit the victory. He isn't back to pad on his legend, he's back in spite of all he has to live up to. This is a man that follows his heart and himself. He shows us that life is too short to think about what everyone else thinks. He shows me happiness.
I'd beg to differ on that regard. While I can't back it up with evidence, there was an air of arrogance and self-entitlement to him last year which just rubbed me up the wrong way. This year it definitely seems like he's doing it for the right reasons and genuinely enjoys racing more.Septimius said:
Attitude-wise, he's a completely different guy than last year IMO.
Edmond Dantès
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Destroyed F1's image in the US single-handedly and the rebuilding process starts in Texas over a year from now.Xun said:
RomanticHeroX
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That's probably overstating it a bit. It did no favors but it's not like F1 had much of an image here to begin with. It was already several years into the deal to host at Indy and there was no appreciable growth in popularity in that time, and I sincerely doubt that'll change when it comes back. I just don't see F1 ever becoming more than a niche here, sadly.Edmond Dantès said:
NihonTiger90
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f0rk said:
Oh shit, I should pre-order that, I guess. >.>
Shaneus said:
I think it's a bit of the different press he's been getting lately. Of course, initially, he was hoping to get into a competitive car, which seemed likely, seen how Brawn GP fared. No matter what your motivations, realizing your car won't get you wins is a brick-wall to the face for someone in his position. Even The Old One should be entitled to hope for a better car, which also gives he bitter-sweet start of this season. I agree that he has accepted his position, to a whole different extent this season, but his motivation for driving seems little different to me from when he re-appeared to today, with the exception of the aforementioned kinks and initial hopes.
And, of course, the acceptance of his position is largely why people view him in a different light as of the last few races.
Foliorum Viridum
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Kinda cool to watch in retrospect though. I was amazed seeing how it played out during the FIA review I watched.Xun said:
I mean, shit for the sport at the time and shit for the fans, but a very unique and interesting moment nonetheless.
ClassyPenguin
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yeah. Both Moto GP races sell pretty good but it just isn't that known or supported. All we do is get the crappy stuff from Speed and that's with Americans racing in the damn thing.RomanticHeroX said:
Also, thanks to SunhiLegend and his amazing gifs!
ClassyPenguin
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That's one of my favorite avatars on gaf.
Templar Wizard
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its heartening and disheartening to see Alonso 2nd in the championship.
tremendous that there were boos on the podium and then the entire pit straight erupted when Alonso was presented and then cresendoed when he came to the barrier to acknowledge it was for them.
i can see history repeating itself. 2 time Briatore champion, middle years Newey car dominance, then a Ferrari golden age.
Vettel is the Häkkinen of his time, enjoy it son, because the Scuderia have found its god made man again.
also given the race that pumpkinhead massa had, the race edit will have more WhineFM with DJ Smedley on the PTT
tremendous that there were boos on the podium and then the entire pit straight erupted when Alonso was presented and then cresendoed when he came to the barrier to acknowledge it was for them.
i can see history repeating itself. 2 time Briatore champion, middle years Newey car dominance, then a Ferrari golden age.
Vettel is the Häkkinen of his time, enjoy it son, because the Scuderia have found its god made man again.
also given the race that pumpkinhead massa had, the race edit will have more WhineFM with DJ Smedley on the PTT
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Regarding Luizi's crash: I blame Alonso... Watch the start again, you'll know exactly why.
Edmond Dantès
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Difference is, they haven't got one of the greatest designers in F1 history (Rory Byrne) alongside Newey, Chapman and Murray, designing their cars. The aero guys at Ferrari right now are competent, but pale in significance to Rory.Templar Wizard said:
I'm hoping Rosberg doesn't end up following the same path as Heidfeld and gets a win at least.Nolan. said:
Templar Wizard
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As we have the next dominant driver coming on strong, there is a chance for the next aero man. as we all can see Ferrari have identified it and money is no question.
Newey and his quallfying robots have been beaten before and they will be beaten again.
Newey and his quallfying robots have been beaten before and they will be beaten again.
Edmond Dantès said:
Then the guy they groomed to become Rory's successor is moving over to Mercedes (if rumors are to be believed). I'm not sure what to think about Ferrari's talk about setting a formidable structure in place, I want to believe that they will pick up some (and maintain) momentum moving into next season but i'm not feeling it. I still find it kind of strange removing Costa altogether, probably because i'm not too convinced Fry won't be jumping ship again sometime soon.
Psychotext
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Can't possibly be true any more, given the limited budgets...Templar Wizard said:
...though I'm sure Ferrari finds ways to completely ignore the rules as usual.
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