Not everyone thinks Hamilton is a god, you being a prime example. Where are you getting that from? But people can make valid arguments that he is better than Vettel or Alonso no? They can make valid arguments that he is better than Schumacher too. Nothing at all egregious about that. The same reason Hamilton is not a god, neither was Schumacher. Or Senna himself who couldn’t decisively beat Prost even though he was the quicker driver.
Very accurate post! For the most part Lewis has to win on his own. Bottas is no Rubens for sure even with regards to pole, they are both treated equal. Shumy for sure had it made. Todt Ross and Rubens worked for him .
Embarrassing for sure. It was 2018. Back in the Shumy years that was considered normal. During most every race Rubens was on notice. I believe what success Bottas has going this year so far is Merc and Lewis' letting him know he's appreciated. Again that was one race not every race.
Hamilton fans exit to the left - this is a Ferrari forum. Yes, I dislike Hamilton; but my comments are more directed to the fact that Merc is light years ahead of every team. There literally is no reason for any other team to spend money or show up on the weekend. That’s sad, F1 is in a bad shape right now and needs fixing.
~FORZA FERRARI~
Marko furthers my point:
https://www.planetf1.com/news/marko-...w10-dominance/
Marko: Second-class Mazepin proved W10 dominance
~FORZA FERRARI~
And? Marko or anyone complaining about Mercedes dominance got gonna achieve anything.
The real problem is teams like Ferrari or Red Bull not coming up with a great car. And as a Ferrari fan it frustrates me greatly that, even with a great budget and facilities, Ferrari not gonna win any championships this year.
I think that it may not be over yet. Not looking good, surely. But it ain't over till it's over.
-Lou(is)
Forza Ferrari 16/15
Totus Tuus
Hamilton wishes
Schumacher winning in 2004 (or even 2002)-no big deal, really
The other years-big deal
Rubens couldn't touch him, most of the time
Ramilton's team mate can beat him
LH is certainly a very good driver. Certainly in the top 4 on the grid. World class? Nope
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-Lou(is)
Forza Ferrari 16/15
Totus Tuus
2014-2016 yes, any driver on the grid could challenge for the title in the Merc. But 2017 & 2018 was different. Ferrari had closed some of the gap to Merc in 2017 & then completely matched them in 2018. In fact, there's a case to be made of Ferrari having the best car in 2018. Without a top driver in the Merc cars 2017 & 2018, Vettel in the Ferrari walks the 2017 & 2018 titles.
Yes, this years Merc is looking very much like some of the extra special Ferrari's Schumacher won championships in. And the RB's SV took to multi WDC's before reg changes and DR exposed him.
In any event, no doubt (in my mind) that Merc's pre-season testing this year has set bar for the highest level of sandbagging ever seen.
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Are you serious?
With his start he was in the perfect position to move to the inside, brake late, forcing the Merc's wide, resulting in 1st, 2nd, or at worst slipping back into a close 3rd place. Instead, SV tries to pass the best cars on the grid around the outside of turn one (lol), destroys his front left tyre, setting up the perfect blunder to blow his race (and with the help of the team) also seriously hamper his teammates race.
Exactly.
I read all the negative posts against Ferrari early in this thread like you did, and it's surprising to me how many people seem to be giving up on the team. Sure, voice opinions of where you feel they could/should be doing a better job. Sure, get angry over mistakes you feel should not have been made. But F1 is a TEAM sport! and history has shown that even the most well funded and proven best teams of the past can go through long dry periods. My favorite NHL hockey team hasn't won a cup since 1967 (when I was five) but I would never stop supporting them, much less give up on them.
Ferrari has been at or near the top for almost forever. That's not often seen in team, sports.
That said, if I were running the team, I would be holding a private meeting where I would be telling CL that he is going to be getting #1 status, with all car development, strategy, team orders, etc. based on him. Seb is going to be your Rubens, but you/we won't tell Seb, just like we didn't tell Rubens.
Seriously, I think this is the smartest way to go. CL will only get better, while Seb was never "great" over a FULL season, even driving the best car on the grid.
I just wish Ferrari would've accepted Alonso's offer to drive on a year to year contract, instead of the sign on for life (5yr?) or we don't wan't you deal new management offered him (someone correct me if I'm wrong). I can't say how the team would be doing with a FA/CL pairing this season, but I'd bet the farm that Merc would not have scored so many 1-2's in a row.
There needs to be space on the inside to move there. Seb did exactly that in Malaysia 2016 and went inside and braked late and crashed into Rosberg and got 3 place grid penalty for the next race. If you move to inside, cars in front won't disappear, they are still there, the onus is on the guy behind to determine the correct braking point so as to not crash.
This is what I've been saying from long time. Ham against Alonso competition was only once intra-team battle. Both came equal with points.
Ham with the Merc dominance won 4 titles. But never competed with strongest competitor or strongest rival car.
He's definitely very good driver, but not a great legend to include his name with Schumi, Senna etc....
I would say, give the equal car to Alonso,Ham,Vet…..lets c who comes out on top consistently. Then you can rate, drivers talent.
Wheel to Wheel action, Vet is vulnerable. Ham don't take risks, he compromises himself for the next opportunity. But Alonso, he makes it count.
Vet dominant when being ahead.
Correct me if i'm wrong.
It's 2019 ,F-1 s best of the best is now Lewis until further notice. Current WCC s are still a big deal. Even if they needed a car to win with. Reruns are cool to watch and discuss in the off season. Now time is where it's at ! Esp.if Charles takes Monaco!
Charles takes Monaco after that Mad max takes Singapore after that gasly takes Mexico .... every driver takes something.
Except Vettel, this is what someone trying to say.
[QUOTE=nani_s23;1008534.... every driver takes something.
Except Vettel, this is what someone trying to say. [/QUOTE]
Except Seb ? How many WCCs did he take so far? OK 2019 is still here for all the mentioned drivers. Do you honestly believe these other drivers are better than Seb? I'm assuming you are someone!
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