prettyboy81 wrote: » Can Bottas deliver for Merc???? Make some trouble for Vettel & Kimi.
muckwarrior wrote: No loss. While he can be quick on his day, at this stage it's clear he doesn't have the consistency or composure to ever be a champion.
chicorytip wrote: » I think he would make a perfect fit for Ferrari. In terms of ability and pace he is at least the equal of, let's call them, the second tier of drivers on the grid. He would deliver better results than Raikkonen is currently doing without threatening the dominant leadership position of Vettel. Leclerc should either remain where he is or switch to Haas.
skipper_G wrote: You're talking about Grosjean? After the season he's had you really think he would make a good Ferrari number 2. That's madness, he's at risk of losing his seat at Haas because he's been so inconsistent
vectra wrote: Show us some evidence you have to back this up. Pure speculation,
Prisoner 6753 wrote: This post has been deleted.
chicorytip wrote: » You have to look at his career in it's entirety. He has been consistently quick in mostly uncompetetive teams but has this undeserved reputation for recklessness on track. All drivers have eccentric moments which result in collisions. I think Raikkonen should announce his retirement and exit with a measure of dignity. He has certainly enjoyed a long innings.
chicorytip wrote: » Not a chance. Marchionne had long since decided on a change and the new guy in charge Elikann - formerly deputy CEO - is highly likely to follow through on that decision so Kimi either quits or gets dropped. No other team is going to employ a thirty nine year old driver. It's becoming a teenagers game now.
vectra wrote: » Strange how you make out Kimi is that bad while running third in a close battle.
flazio wrote: » Hearing the rumbles of thunder got me wondering, we're used to thinking of closed cars as Faraday cages in the event of lightning storms but what about Formula 1 and Formula E cars? In the event of electrical faults you see the drivers have to literally jump away from their cars. Do races have to be abandoned if there is lightning nearby.
vectra wrote: » Just wondering, how come Hamilton was not penalized today for his pit entry fcuk up ?
vectra wrote: Strange how you make out Kimi is that bad while running third in a close battle.
Inviere wrote: » No rules were broken. Plus "his" pit lane error, did you hear how bad the communication was at the time? Mercedes are lucky he bailed when he did.
chicorytip wrote: » I like Kimi as a driver but it would be a shame to see him forced into retirement by not having his contract renewed rather than just stopping in a dignified manner like Button or Rosberg did. He has enjoyed a very long, successful and lucrative career but his performances overall in his second stint at Ferrari do not justify his retention in the team.
vectra wrote: » strangely enough Vettel was unable to pass him.
I think you may be wrong there
vectra wrote: » As bad as you may think he is. 1) he had to step aside today as strangely enough Vettel was unable to pass him. That initslef say a lot for his speed and ability. 2) he is now only 40 points behind Vettel so I feel he deserves a fair crack at the championship. I think you may be wrong there
Gintonious wrote: » The nature of these F1 cars now, once you get within a certain distance the DF just vanishes and you ruin your tires. Leaving him behind Kimi was a bad move and Ferrari were lazy in making that call. Kimi is not showing speed over Vettel, he never has done during their partnership at Ferrari, Vettel is (and will be) the teams number 1, he is there best shot at the championship. You may feel he deserves it, but he isn't a match for Vettel.
vectra wrote: » Nonsense. How many cars did Hamilton and Vettel overtake over the past few races? If Kimi is as bad as people make himout to be and Vettel is as good as people make him out to be then there should have been no need for team orders. If what you say was true then it would be a procession from start to finish.
chicorytip wrote: » but his performances overall in his second stint at Ferrari do not justify his retention in the team.
Burkie1203 wrote: » Hamilton and Vettel were by and large passing cars about 25% poorer then their cars. There is 2 clear divisions in f1 now. Ferrari and Merc and then the rest. Red bull only have a hope in about half the races
vectra wrote: » Well, Some people try to find a logical reason for everything that suits them, We best leave it at that.
Burkie1203 wrote: » It's true tho. How many times did commentators in recent races mention that Hamilton wasn't their fight. Even drivers have mentionned it. Ocon (?) practically stopped at the side of the road in Monaco to let Hamilton through at one stage. It's not real racing.
So you think passing a red bull is a simple matter?
