Hungarian GP 2014 - Sunday - Race Thread

[F1Jan]

omg I cannot believe it on the podium fantastic what a driver what a GOD he is

[killer]

Bravo, bravo, bravo! We almost had it. Who would have thought.

Excellent, as usual, Fernando. Good job, Kimi: 16th to 7th in a wild race.

Forza Ferrari!

[sachin]

I hate these youngsters. .ric..hulk etc..always halt alonso's parade

[fratelliferrari]

Fantastic Fernando!

[bonzo]

I bet Ros will not be happy

And finger boy also

[F1Jan]

Well done Kimi too much improved Team Ferrari

[ManFromMilan]

I bet Ros will not be happy


I also would not be happy if i where him.

Not the first time his team mate ran him of the track, not the first time his team mate was not a team player

[elnano98]

Next race at Spa, Kimi will be back

[killer]

Ladies & Gentelmen, please read post number two of this thread :D

Please modify wording for Spa to read "win" instead of "podium". :-)

[REDARMYSOJA]

Great drives by Ricciardo and Hamilton.

That was the drive of a champion by Alonso.

[mizf1]

RIC is really loweing Vettel stock value

[elnano98]

Ricciardo will be a future champion

[Rishu]

Please modify wording for Spa to read "win" instead of "podium". :-)

Ahhhhh I wish :)

[Alesi1]

If only they could give Alonso a better car so he could finish the job

[Rishu]

Great drives by Ricciardo and Hamilton.

That was the drive of a champion by Alonso.

+1 Hamilton, Ricciardo were fantastic. I have no words for Alonso

[mizf1]

Alonso could have had it if Hamilton could have held up RIC another 1 or 2 laps, oh well it is what it is and 2nd is still good but we still need a win this season.

[elnano98]

If we were on Medium, we could win this

[killer]

If only they could give Alonso a better car so he could finish the job

Let's just enjoy this for a bit longer. We have the rest of the season to get back to moaning. :-)

[Alesi1]

Funny enough I though vettel was actually quicker than Dan but first round of stops with safety car gave this to daniel

[Hermann]

Where is Vecchia Signora????????????????????


Maybe jumped out of a window.


Congrats Fernando!

[anuragiyer8989]

Alonsooooooooooo!!!!!!! What a genius! What a driver! Yayyy! Feels like a championship victory!!! :ferrarifl:pass:bow:bow

[ManFromMilan]

Let's just enjoy this for a bit longer. We have the rest of the season to get back to moaning. :-)



Hear hear!:thumb

[LivingHitokiri]

We are ahead of Williams again, right?

[killer]

If we were on Medium, we could win this

Not necessarily. They found the wear rate to be the same, hence the decision to go on the softs. You lose pace on the Mediums without gaining a durability advantage.

[anuragiyer8989]

Look at the cheer that Fernando gets!!! A true hero!!!

[FranksterGM]

Ricciardo will be a future champion

Gawd, I hope not.

[PURE PASSION]

Fantastic race by Fernando!!!!!
So 3d WCC place is back and its mid season. Is this mean that Alo is staying???????:-D

[anuragiyer8989]

And he throws off his cap to them!!!

[Red is Best]

I'm speechless. Alonso really is one of a kind.

[killer]

Great drives by Ricciardo and Hamilton.

That was the drive of a champion by Alonso.

Agreed on all points.

[JacKy]

If we were on Medium, we could win this

i doubt it.. Cuz it could been hard to keep merc behind medium tyres.. We manage to keep gap beetwen hamilton thanks to soft tyres..

[Alessandra]

Fantastic Fernando!!!
And great to see the team pointing proudly to their Ferrari badges:clap

[ManFromMilan]

Listening to the crowd cheering for Fernando, Ferrari fans keep F1 going

:ferrarifl

[DIEK]

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[killer]

Thank you, everyone. Enjoyed the Hungarian GP with you all. I hope this relative success gives Ferrari a whiff of what it is to be competing at the front of the grid again and that it reminds them of Ferrari greatness and everyone on the Team is inspired to work even harder.

Good night, TSN. :-)

:ferrarifl

[ManFromMilan]

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Looks about right Diek:-D

[FerrariF60]

Gawd, I hope not.

not if it comes over to Ferrari....then it will be OK....Ferrari should keep this in teh back of their mind for when ALO wins his WDC with ferrari and retires


YES FERRARI, please give that man a winning car, he has given his all for 5 years ALREADY, HE DESERVES ONE!!!!!!

[bonzo]

Will remember finger boy ballet dancing on the main straight:clap

[FerrariF60]

Fantastic race by Fernando!!!!!
So 3d WCC place is back and its mid season. Is this mean that Alo is staying???????:-D

...for now he is, unless the williams will catch and pass us for 3rd...LOLOL

[Katu]

toto just forgot that Fernando did pit on the same time with rosberg on first SC

[FerrariF60]

i doubt it.. Cuz it could been hard to keep merc behind medium tyres.. We manage to keep gap beetwen hamilton thanks to soft tyres..

^THIS....no way we could have keep the Mercs behind with medium tires...the SOFT was teh better choice

[Hornet]

Thank you, everyone. Enjoyed the Hungarian GP with you all. I hope this relative success gives Ferrari a whiff of what it is to be competing at the front of the grid again and that it reminds them of Ferrari greatness and everyone on the Team is inspired to work even harder.

Good night, TSN. :-)

:ferrarifl
Agree, even if we are not fighting for titles, it's important for Ferrari to keep the momentum going getting some good results such as the podium today. Hopefully today keeps everyone's spirit up as we work for 2015

[bondilad]

I am about to board a plane to Crete. I won't be able to watch rave. Hope when I land in Crete that I'll find result which will please me.

you missed one hell of a race:-D

[Alesi1]

Where is Vecchia Signora????????????????????

Hopefully gone to another forum to antagonise others

[Kingdom Hearts]

Fernando is a miracle made man. Amazing race, great strategy and risky but it worked!. We need more cold races.

[Rosso Corsa]

Amazing amazing job Ferrari and Fernando! Amazing!!! :-D So happy

[ManFromMilan]

We need more cold races.


We need to clone Alonso!;-)

[bondilad]

Fernando is a miracle made man. Amazing race, great strategy and risky but it worked!. We need more cold races.

Probably SPA......

[bondilad]

Kimi did well too..... guys. He started right from the back.

[REDARMYSOJA]

Agree, even if we are not fighting for titles, it's important for Ferrari to keep the momentum going getting some good results such as the podium today. Hopefully today keeps everyone's spirit up as we work for 2015

Agreed, and at least we go into the long summer break on a bit of a high note and something to be happy about.

[REDARMYSOJA]

Kimi did well too..... guys. He started right from the back.

He did, scored some points and Ferrari is now in front of Williams in the WCC,

[ARUN M KARUNAN]

Alo you made podium with lesser advantaged car, in engine and aerodynamics ways even with 32 lap worn out soft tyre.amazing.kimi 16 to 6.his best in season.3rd in wcc

[Hornet]

We need to clone Alonso!;-)

Imagine having 2 Alonso at the front fending off Lewis and Ric :-E

[anakin]

Great race for alonso and ferrari. Too bad. After this is summer break.
Fernando doesn't look very happy at park ferme

[Alessandra]

Fernando & Kimi both capable of running their own races. But Fer is the master of strategy, tyre management, when to pit. Etc. No insult to Andrea. They're a great team

[wacc]

lol Mattiacci: "That is a proof that we have the balls"

[anuragiyer8989]

lol Mattiacci: "That is a proof that we have the balls"

Unfortunately Mr Mattiaci, they are Fernando's balls, not yours!

[ARUN M KARUNAN]

The sf stragety makers proved they are not fools.they make over the yesterdays failure

[wacc]

Unfortunately Mr Mattiaci, they are Fernando's balls, not yours!

That was ment to be the comment about the strategy not to pit again and take the gamble to go to the end on old tyres.

[Hornet]

The sf stragety makers proved they are not fools.they make over the yesterdays failure

Agreed. It's all about taking risk, yesterday our gamble did not work, but today it did.

We should all keep this in mind before insulting the team next time. ;-)

[Kristof_F40]

I think we can be proud as a team, very good pit stops, good strategy with both drivers, kimi doing a very good race, and Fernando, wow, no words for that...
RBR was quicker than us + RIC had the advantage of being able to pit earlier with first SC, considering that, we had a very good race, we finished ahead of 2 Mercs without them having real trouble, and, we finished in front of everyone who had the disadvantage of not being able to pit immediatly.. This was a very good race from whole the team

[ARUN M KARUNAN]

I love u red.now onwards rain too.ho its raining outside .my homeland thrissur,india

[DJTaurus]

I believe he can
https://twitter.com/BadgerGP/status/493404655289131008


Sent from my iPhone

[Kiwi Nick]

Still obviously down on power. Alonso needed DRS to stay even on the strait.

[vecchiasignora]

Where is Vecchia Signora????????????????????


are you serious? you think today proved anything different then what i say?
Its same story glorify alonso, like he did sthg with some miserable car. Glorify alonso, and keep bashing our team. Keep bashing kimi, keep bashing massa, keep bashin dominicalli, keep bashing everything bout us.. but dont touch alonso.Per your likes stupid logic we are like 6 th 7th best car without alonso..

I cannot wait till alonso is gone, and we see two new drivers battle it out fair and square.And we get back to our standards, its that time where am going to ask "WHERE IS DINO???"

[Hornet]

are you serious? you think today proved anything different then what i say?
Its same story glorify alonso, like he did sthg with some miserable car. Glorify alonso, and keep bashing our team. Keep bashing kimi, keep bashing massa, keep bashin dominicalli, keep bashing everything bout us.. but dont touch alonso.Per your likes stupid logic we are like 6 th 7th best car without alonso..

I cannot wait till alonso is gone, and we see two new drivers battle it out fair and square.And we get back to our standards, its that time where am going to ask "WHERE IS DINO???"
Who is bashing anyone today?

You're the only one here crying :-(

[ARUN M KARUNAN]

Still obviously down on power. Alonso needed DRS to stay even on the strait.

i agree we have power lagg.but alo didn't use drs for three straight continously when ham chasing

[ManFromMilan]

are you serious? you think today proved anything different then what i say?
Its same story glorify alonso, like he did sthg with some miserable car. Glorify alonso, and keep bashing our team. Keep bashing kimi, keep bashing massa, keep bashin dominicalli, keep bashing everything bout us.. but dont touch alonso.Per your likes stupid logic we are like 6 th 7th best car without alonso..

I cannot wait till alonso is gone, and we see two new drivers battle it out fair and square.And we get back to our standards, its that time where am going to ask "WHERE IS DINO???"



Boy, you live in an alternate universe or are bat crap crazy if you think your rant made any sense.

[ManFromMilan]

Who is bashing anyone today?

You're the only one here crying :-(



I did say he/she/it was a Mclaren fan.;-)

Only reason, in my opinion, for he/she/it to troll this much on a Ferrari forum.

[Stormy]

Alonso put up a genius performance, he performed the bit risky strategy perfectly, saved the tires the best way he can to not loose much time, could had even win the race if Hamilton managed to defend against Ricciardo, but second place is more then awsome under this circumstances.
Alonso is what i call a complete driver.
Bravo for Kimi to, he finnaly waked up and drove a great race.
Forza Ferrari! :ferrarifl



Rikkiardo deservingly came his second victory, with two precise maneuvers at the end that got him the victory also he drove the rest of the race perfectly.
Fettel should be ashamed, he got four titles and to get beaten like this...:lol

Hamilton drove perfectly, he made a mistake at the start and he still dominated and finished third, what a guy, he got huge balls, going for every chance, attacking any way he can to progress.
What a stupid team order from Mercedes, im glad Hamilton didnt let Niko go, they are both fighting for the championship so its just not fair, so what if Niko is going to pit? Hamilton sure doesnt going to slow down and loose time to let him go, what a load of crap.

[ARUN M KARUNAN]

Second fastest pitstop for alo

[Voy]

Even myself was cheering for Lewis as he was cutting through the field :) genuinely, sitting in the first corner grandstand I can honestly say that he (most people felt for him yesterday when his car caught fire) along with Ricciardo, Alonso, Kimi and Botas were the most applauded drivers whenever they were passing us. Boy, to the contrary - Rosberg and Vettel are clearly disliked by the fans in general.

[Ed Harley]

2nd and 6th is a rather decent result especially considering KR's starting position. I hope that this success continues.

[Alonsomaniac]

Very entertaining race to watch. In circumstances like these you almost always see the best talented guys finish on the podium.
I'm very happy our guys - yes Kimi too - did great. Fernando on the podium is something we and the team AND Fernando needed. Just to get the feeling back.
Realisticly seen we can't expect that to happen a lot in the coming races, but who cares:

Today we are happy !

[tifosi1993]

Where is Vecchia Signora????????????????????

Who cares.


Kimi did well too..... guys. He started right from the back.

Indeed.

[Alonsomaniac]

are you serious? you think today proved anything different then what i say?
Its same story glorify alonso, like he did sthg with some miserable car. Glorify alonso, and keep bashing our team. Keep bashing kimi, keep bashing massa, keep bashin dominicalli, keep bashing everything bout us.. but dont touch alonso.Per your likes stupid logic we are like 6 th 7th best car without alonso..

I cannot wait till alonso is gone, and we see two new drivers battle it out fair and square.And we get back to our standards, its that time where am going to ask "WHERE IS DINO???"

I'm very sorry for you that Fernando drove to a podium today in a FERRARI. My apologies, he shouldn't have done that........:giveup

[tifosi1993]

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[ALO]

I'm very sorry for you that Fernando drove to a podium today in a FERRARI. My apologies, he shouldn't have done that........:giveup

LOL :rotfl

I mean what kind of fan gets angry or sad when we finally get a car back on podium. ... that's just crazy. Must love another team.


Yes Today we are happy !

[Dino]

are you serious? you think today proved anything different then what i say?
Its same story glorify alonso, like he did sthg with some miserable car. Glorify alonso, and keep bashing our team. Keep bashing kimi, keep bashing massa, keep bashin dominicalli, keep bashing everything bout us.. but dont touch alonso.Per your likes stupid logic we are like 6 th 7th best car without alonso..

I cannot wait till alonso is gone, and we see two new drivers battle it out fair and square.And we get back to our standards, its that time where am going to ask "WHERE IS DINO???"

Dear vecchiasignora i am honestly starting to pity you.Not even sure you really support Ferrari.
After today's race you still want Fernando out !!
I see that after all the crap you where posting since 2012 you have learnt nothing.
Watching the race with me where my 3 and 10 year old grand children.[Girls]
I am willing to bet they already understand F1 more than you....Good day.:thumb

[SilverSpeed]

Grazzi a Fernando!!!

This is a win for us!

[DIEK]

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Btj4TCTIIAEovC0.jpg

[TonyRizza]

people still hating on fernando after managing to keep hamilton in a car clearly 1 second or so per lap faster behind? when will people without brains stop posting here? Kimi did good too and im happy for him but these people saying that ferrari cant win till Alonso leaves must be crazy, 2nd place is like a win right now

[Dino]

Mattiacci ''We had some balls'':clap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PZtW7qshdA

[TonyRizza]

i truly believe we are turning a corner now thanks to that man

[Senna4Ever]

Fernando is a genius! Awesome!!!

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk


FERNANDO! :bow


Fantastic Fernando!


Great drives by Ricciardo and Hamilton.
That was the drive of a champion by Alonso.

such a drive impress me more than a WDC with a car from other planet ...
this race was just breathtaking ...

I want to quote on of my favorite bands 'Interpol': Today my heart swings ... such a drive can't be made by the best maschine ... such a drive need skills no machine is capable off ... wow ...

Well done for Kimi too ... really enjoyed his fight with Vettel ... :clap

[Stormsearcher]

This whole season, It hasnt been much fun to write after a race because it has always beeen some sort of damage limitation type of race and trying to find something positive.

But today Alonso was MEGA!!!! (to borrow from Hamiltons dictionary.. ;-) )
What a race! Not only was it entertaining, it gave us a damn good result for both drivers. So many pluses to choose from-
1. Alonso 2nd holding back both the mercs.
2. Good result for kimi too so we jump williams in constructors.
3. The merc boys are at war again.
4. Dany belted vettel again.. AND vettel spun. :lol

Wish for more of the same for the rest of the season. :pray

[Stormsearcher]

I cannot wait till alonso is gone,

Hopefully we wont hear from you till then. Bye! :wave

[TonyRizza]

is it possible to get vecchiasignora banned? he obvs doesnt support ferrari and just trolls here

[Senna4Ever]

I am willing to bet they already understand F1 more than you....Good day.:thumb

You won your bet ... no doubt ... for some you can only hope that they are in attended environment ...

And Rosberg wonders why he is rarely loved from the fans ... maybe Lewis should have parked his car that the driver with the fresher and also softer tire can pass the one with older mediums...

[DIEK]

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[gjoko-mkd]

This is deformed part of the rubber caused by 30 laps of extremely driving

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[stefa]

Well done FA. So close to win and yet so far away... 3 laps.... just like FM back in 2008 when his engine blow out. Any way great result!

[mirafiori]

Well done FA. So close to win and yet so far away... 3 laps.... just like FM back in 2008 when his engine blow out. Any way great result!

I see you are on holiday reading previous post from you, this is a Grand Prix you go to each year, normally we have a poor race at Hungary, Stefa book a holiday same time next year it's all you fault.:thumb Enjoy your holiday.

[fratelliferrari]

This is deformed part of the rubber caused by 30 laps of extremely driving

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/14758135604_50b3d82c05_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ou8ixS)

Really fantastic photo :thumb

[gjoko-mkd]

I just drew the picture

[Alesi1]

Dear vecchiasignora i am honestly starting to pity you.Not even sure you really support Ferrari.
After today's race you still want Fernando out !!
I see that after all the crap you where posting since 2012 you have learnt nothing.
Watching the race with me where my 3 and 10 year old grand children.[Girls]
I am willing to bet they already understand F1 more than you....Good day.:thumb

This 'member' (vecchiasignora) needs to be banned? Leo turrini is that you?

[radosav]

I've got feeling that Alonso took off bandage from his neck where his samurai is, and that samurai started to bleed because of his efforts!

[Nova]

WowWowWow..
I loves it baby...
You give dees boys good cars n they will show us all something.
Great Race. Great results.

[Kyss4k]

:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(:-(

These are tears of pure joy! I'm so pumped, so happy, so full of emotions... One of THE best day/s of my life (probably even thanks to a certain beautiful a and supercool girl I met there :)) It had everything. The race was just brilliant (hopefully it wasn't just what I felt being there and it was awesome in TV as well... didn't had time to watch it yet)!

I just can't concetrate on anything else now :D It's so awesome. And seing Alonso figthing for win and finishing second is just... heavenly.

It was worth every Euro/Forint spent, so everyone who is deciding to go and was not in any race yet... just do it. AAAAAAAAAA! Even though the engine noise is not brilliant and GP2's are louder then F1 now.

Congrats Ferrari and thank you, what a wonderfull weekend you gave me :clap

:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl:ferrarifl

[sachin]

We need to clone Alonso!;-)

Yeah ,but there was is and will be only 1 Genius called Alonso.
What a man..absolute legend,he is good in all aspects, defensive driving,attacking,wheel to wheel action,wet weather..he has everything in him.
Have no words ..i am buzzing still...ALONSO U ROCK...GAVE SO MANY FERRARI FANS A. REASON TO CHEER THIS SUNDAY.

:bow

[elnano98]

I think Mod/Admin should ban vecchiasignora because he (or she) are destroying the fun atmosphere here

[ALO]

Just want to say thanks to the team and nice recovery after the blunder yesterday with Kimis qualifying session. Good work guys a nice way to leave us in high spirit for the long break. Exceptional Alonso and good work Kimi good points guys!

[eddie]

Goes to show, we have the best drivers on the grid, Kimi for making up so much ground and Fernando who is always phenomenal on Sundays.

We need to get our car right, give our boys a fighting chance in the front and not midfield, we r Ferrari!

The next race at Spa would be different as its easier to over take and harder to defend, so yes, Ferrari please work all summer break to bring some new packages, would like to see at least one car on podium at Monza after the break....

[ARUN M KARUNAN]

Goes to show, we have the best drivers on the grid, Kimi for making up so much ground and Fernando who is always phenomenal on Sundays.

We need to get our car right, give our boys a fighting chance in the front and not midfield, we r Ferrari!

The next race at Spa would be different as its easier to over take and harder to defend, so yes, Ferrari please work all summer break to bring some new packages, would like to see at least one car on podium at Monza after the break....

monza impossible!!
Straight track

[Brembo]

I think Mod/Admin should ban vecchiasignora because he (or she) are destroying the fun atmosphere here
Come on now! She's a regular riot. She's probably a nice elderly women say in her late 90s and is mistaken Alonso for Briatori!

[Brembo]

monza impossible!!
Straight track

Never impossible. There has to be a curve and some turns at some point. Alonso will take over at the curve"

[Stormsearcher]

Come on now! She's a regular riot. She's probably a nice elderly women say in her late 90s and is mistaken Alonso for Briatori!

:rotfl:rotfl

[abbottcostello]

I'm over the moon with yesterday's result! Ferrari even had a chance to continue the streak of at least 1 win in a season, but as soon as Fernando was leading I said I would be happy with any podium finish & I am, there's still time to sneak a win in the remaining races.

Great race from ALL in the Scuderia Ferrari. Fernando & Kimi got the maximum out of the cars, the strategies were good & so were the pit stops. Happy to see Kimi & his car coming to terms with each other, too.

And I'm happy for us as the results should make TSN a much nicer place for the summer break :-D

Cheers to all, time for me to watch the race again on tape (or whatever it is called now)!

[stefa]

I see you are on holiday reading previous post from you, this is a Grand Prix you go to each year, normally we have a poor race at Hungary, Stefa book a holiday same time next year it's all you fault.:thumb Enjoy your holiday.

:rotfl

[Senna4Ever]

I see you are on holiday reading previous post from you, this is a Grand Prix you go to each year, normally we have a poor race at Hungary, Stefa book a holiday same time next year it's all you fault.:thumb Enjoy your holiday.

:lol
now we have the guilty ones for our tragic situation: Alonso & Stefa

So Stefa: just take care from the old lady ...

[eddie]

Never impossible. There has to be a curve and some turns at some point. Alonso will take over at the curve"

Parabolica would be nice

[Senna4Ever]

... however, 2014 the Spaniard isn't just a year older, but also wiser and said: "They all know what I've wanted in the past year (as birthday present), especially in Italy. This year, I won't wish something in terms for the car but instead a nice day for all in Italy. "

:thumb
Fernando likes his ears ...

[Kingdom Hearts]

:thumb
Fernando likes his ears ...

This is missing from the quote:

Well last year it was a very big understanding of what was my wish. Especially in Italy.

I think he is trying to say misunderstanding.

[Dino]

Ferrari's driver put in strong performances at the Hungarian Grand Prix with Fernando Alonso claiming an unexpected second place finish thanks to error free driving. Kimi Raikkonenhad a difficult task to rise through the ranks from 16th but still finished 6th.

Marco Mattiacci, Team Principal: “It was a great race and very pleasing to see our team fight back from an extremely complicated Saturday. Kimi and Fernando demonstrated just what they are capable of and the whole team was up to the task. However, this result is just a step on a journey which started a few months ago. Fernando’s second place is a confidence booster and a sign that the major effort everyone is making to bring Ferrari back to the top is moving in the right direction, however we have to be realistic about it. Here, the weather and the track conditions leveled out the performance differences and that’s why we must not delude ourselves. Now we must just go back home, set on always doing better.”

Fernando Alonso, 2nd: “This podium means a lot to me and the whole team, because after so many difficult races, we managed to get the most out of everything, also taking a few risks and second place seems like a win. To do 31 laps at the end on used Soft tyres was a great challenge. At that point, the strategy suggested that if we had made a third stop, we could have finished fourth, but we decided to run to the flag instead. This race shows that anything is possible when there are unusual conditions like today, with a wet start and the appearance of the Safety Car. We managed to make the most of all opportunities that presented themselves, taking the best decisions even at the most difficult moments. Sure, the characteristics of the circuit, with its limited overtaking opportunities, helped us and that’s why we have to be realistic and continue to work on the car, to improve in all aspects.”

Kimi Raikkonen, 6th: “Today’s race was difficult, but much more fun than the others, as I had a good feeling with the car, the pace was good and I felt I could push. After the way qualifying went yesterday, sixth was the most we could hope for. At the start, I got away well but then I lost vital time behind a Sauber and when I caught Massa’s Williams, I couldn’t get past: here in general, overtaking is not easy and we lack speed down the straights. Sure, this is a good team result, but we must not get too excited, because even if there are signs of improvement, we still have much work to do in a lot of areas to get to where we want to be. We’ve had a very complicated start to the season, but I hope the second part of the championship will go better. I have great faith in the team and I feel we are going in the right direction. Even if it’s going to take some time, I’m sure the results will come.”

Pat Fry, Engineering Director: “After mixed fortunes in qualifying yesterday, today the team showed it could react extremely well and keep a cool head when faced with the variable situations that arose during the race. It’s never easy in cases like this, with rain at the start, the Safety Car, having to avoid traffic and especially with having to keep faster cars behind us, but the team performed very competently. The F14 T demonstrated the good race pace it had already shown on Friday and that has helped us re-take third place in the Constructors’ classification. After the summer break, we come to two races that will be difficult for us, on two tracks where it will be important to make the most of any opportunity, just as we did today. On behalf of the team, I wish to congratulate Fernando and Kimi. We had promised them redemption and we were true to our word. We know that there is still a long way to go, but we will spare nothing in our efforts, continuing to work hard to improve, day by day.”

http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/view/496175/Alonsos_near_victory_a_boost_for_Ferrari/

[ARUN M KARUNAN]

Hoping good summer vacation and new updates

[killer]

Kimi Raikkonen, 6th: “Today’s race was difficult, but much more fun than the others, as I had a good feeling with the car, the pace was good and I felt I could push. After the way qualifying went yesterday, sixth was the most we could hope for. At the start, I got away well but then I lost vital time behind a Sauber and when I caught Massa’s Williams, I couldn’t get past: here in general, overtaking is not easy and we lack speed down the straights. Sure, this is a good team result, but we must not get too excited, because even if there are signs of improvement, we still have much work to do in a lot of areas to get to where we want to be. We’ve had a very complicated start to the season, but I hope the second part of the championship will go better. I have great faith in the team and I feel we are going in the right direction. Even if it’s going to take some time, I’m sure the results will come.”

http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/view/496175/Alonsos_near_victory_a_boost_for_Ferrari/

Here's where his engineers come in. We should find out the car's state when Kimi says it felt the best for him and, if possible via tweaks to the machinery, apply the changes right away. We need both cars delivering maximum points for the rest of the season.

[elnano98]

Happy birthday Alonso

[Senna4Ever]

Happy Birthday Fernando ... for me I'm really glad to have you in our team ... and such races last last weekend for me count a way more than any championship with a rocket ship out of space where even Vettel can win ...
same day of birth but completely different lives ...

[speedmaster]

What a drive by Alonso...

James Allen - "In practice sessions and the race to that point, no-one had done 32 laps on a set of softs, which is what Alonso would need to do in order to make it to the finish without stopping. From practice the predictions ere 21 laps maximum. Factor in cooler temperatures and you could push it to 25 laps. Add in some skilled tyre management by the driver and you might get to 28-29 laps. But 32 laps was hard to imagine. It highlights what an outstanding drive it was by Alonso."

[karvyin12]

Truly a great drive by FA, it was captivating to watch... :bow

[AfterLife]

...Rosberg and Vettel are clearly disliked by the fans in general.

Why Rosberg? He is a great driver and very hard worker. He deserves to be champion imo.

[Voy]

I don't know. Just what was happening in the grandstands. Most people were cheering for Lewis and very few if none for Nico.

[ARUN M KARUNAN]

Why Rosberg? He is a great driver and very hard worker. He deserves to be champion imo.

people like who fight against fate.look alo we love him,because he out performs.in this case lewis fight for wdc against DNFs and troubles,so people feel sympathy on him.so fans cheers for his win

[ManFromMilan]

I don't know. Just what was happening in the grandstands. Most people were cheering for Lewis and very few if none for Nico.

Maybe that was just where you were sitting, have you thought about that? I have on numerous times heard the crowd go silent or show distaste for Lewis on the TV.



people like who fight against fate.look alo we love him,because he out performs.in this case lewis fight for wdc against DNFs and troubles,so people feel sympathy on him.so fans cheers for his win


Have you even considered that he might drive his car harder and that his driving style might contribute to his troubles? Have you ever wondered why Nico does not race with Brembo breaks? Maybe Lewis has been taking a calculated risk? In Canada his retirement was clearly because he drove more of the race with more rear brake than Nico. Nico's engineer was heard telling him just that and asked him to copy that. Then the Merc failure for both cars and Nico, not having used most of his rear breaks up by then, being able to nurse his car to the finish line.

Once again Lewis Hamilton fans disregard facts and blindly follow him crying racism and sabotage if they don't get their way, just like Lewis.

I hope Nico gets fed-up with Lewis' kamakazie style of racing and starts dishing the same out to him in the races to come. I hope his lucks runs out and that these huge mistakes Lewis makes, like spinning at the start of Sundays GP, costs him races. I hope Nico beats him with races to spare this year so that comes Abu Dhabi, he could be able to not even race and be the WDC, but still goes out and wipe the floor with him.

[Greig]

Sooner you realise not everyone hates Lewis like you then the better :-)

[ManFromMilan]

Why Rosberg? He is a great driver and very hard worker. He deserves to be champion imo.


Maybe people are just racist towards Nico, who knows?

I still don't rate him very high. As i have said before all drivers in F1 are good, that goes without saying, but only a very few drivers are truly great. Nico and his team mate Lewis i don't even remotely rate as greats. What Nico have been able to achieve against Michael was, i feel, after the best of Michael have been given to F1.

[ManFromMilan]

Sooner you realise not everyone hates Lewis like you then the better :-)


I know, i know:roll

[NickEice]

Have you even considered that he might drive his car harder and that his driving style might contribute to his troubles? Have you ever wondered why Nico does not race with Brembo breaks? Maybe Lewis has been taking a calculated risk? In Canada his retirement was clearly because he drove more of the race with more rear brake than Nico. Nico's engineer was heard telling him just that and asked him to copy that. Then the Merc failure for both cars and Nico, not having used most of his rear breaks up by then, being able to nurse his car to the finish line.

Though I agree with your point about driving the car too hard (I made the same point about Massa v. Alonso and Alonso stellar reliability versus Massa's) I don't agree with your Canada remark. His retirement in Canada was due to being behind Rosberg and that not allowing the brakes to cool enough. If the positions were flipped I would think the same would have happened to Nico.

Also regarding the Brembos, please check your facts. Both Mercedes drivers use(d) Brembos. As do Ferrari I believe. (I think I remember seeing their logo on a sponsor banner somewhere).

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/115087

Lastly, though I dislike Hamilton as much as the next Tifoso, he is a superior talent to Rosberg. And as such I often want the champ to be the more deserving. If Rosberg wins the championship he will still not be respected, similar to his father. He has a rocketship under him and Lewis has had some unfortunate luck (be it his fault or pure luck). Put an Alonso, Ricciardo, Vettel, Hulkenberg, Bottas in that Mercedes and see what Rosberg does against them. How often this year when Rosberg and Hamilton have been able to race each other without some kind of fluke has Hamilton won out? The majority, Bahrain and Hungary being the most glarring. Rosberg on fresher softer tires both times failed to pass. Ricciardo was able to pass Hamilton last week. Alonso was able to keep Hamilton away without really being threatened, and then Rosberg, in a car that was lapping over 3 seconds faster still couldn't pass. He lacks the killer instinct that a champion driver needs. That's why no one cheers for Nico, he is too vanilla.

[ManFromMilan]

Have you ever wondered why Nico does not race with Brembo breaks? Maybe Lewis has been taking a calculated risk?




Also regarding the Brembos, please check your facts. Both Mercedes drivers use(d) Brembos. As do Ferrari I believe. (I think I remember seeing their logo on a sponsor banner somewhere).





http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-slams-unacceptable-brembo-failure/

Just snippets from the article:"Mercedes will need to revert to the maker of Nico Rosberg's brake discs - Carbon Industries - for safety reasons"

"Ferrari, however, has reportedly had no problems in 2014, having stockpiled a supply of 2013-spec Brembo discs."

"Auto Motor und Sport reports that other Brembo users in F1 have also had problems in 2014, including Toro Rosso, Sauber, Marussia and Caterham."

[NickEice]

Those comments were proven false. That article was written before the race even happened. They both used Brembos in the race. That is a fact.

[ManFromMilan]

Sources with good knowledge of the situation have confirmed that both Mercedes drivers kept Brembo brake discs on the rear.

The qualifying issue had left them more cautious about the exact type used however, so the team decided to switch to an older and proven specification of Brembo brake disc material that had encountered no problems before.

Both drivers then ran with Carbone Industrie discs at the front because the team had not experienced any issues with them over the German GP weekend.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/115087/




Can't remember his rear brakes failing:Hmm

[Greig]

Not quite sure why Lewis using different brakes would mean anything other than he prefers the feel of them? Failing to see why that is being used as something Anti-Lewis? Maybe it's time to realise your hatred has gotten a little out of hand if using different brakes is a reason to attack him.....

[ManFromMilan]

Not quite sure why Lewis using different brakes would mean anything other than he prefers the feel of them? Failing to see why that is being used as something Anti-Lewis? Maybe it's time to realise your hatred has gotten a little out of hand if using different brakes is a reason to attack him.....



Read my original post Greig, his own choices has a direct influence on what happens to him, it is not the team that sabotage him like so many would like to believe. Don't take the brakes and make it an issue out of context. Sure you would have read all the posts, so to disregard the whole discussion is quite pointless.

And yes i dislike him, but i don't hate him. There is a difference.(i feel your continues mentioning of hate now turned into discrediting my discussion without having to look at the facts mentioned)

I hate the fans boys and media's irrational and unfounded praise and then calls of sabotage when things don't go his way.

[Rishu]

Lastly, though I dislike Hamilton as much as the next Tifoso, he is a superior talent to Rosberg. And as such I often want the champ to be the more deserving. If Rosberg wins the championship he will still not be respected, similar to his father. He has a rocketship under him and Lewis has had some unfortunate luck (be it his fault or pure luck). Put an Alonso, Ricciardo, Vettel, Hulkenberg, Bottas in that Mercedes and see what Rosberg does against them. How often this year when Rosberg and Hamilton have been able to race each other without some kind of fluke has Hamilton won out? The majority, Bahrain and Hungary being the most glarring. Rosberg on fresher softer tires both times failed to pass. Ricciardo was able to pass Hamilton last week. Alonso was able to keep Hamilton away without really being threatened, and then Rosberg, in a car that was lapping over 3 seconds faster still couldn't pass. He lacks the killer instinct that a champion driver needs. That's why no one cheers for Nico, he is too vanilla.

I know I am in minority, but I'd like to see Hamilton win this year's title if it really goes down between him & Rosberg. His personal life is just irrelevant, on track he is one of the best. I can't see why someone would celebrate each time he crashes or retires as I was told earlier by a member. You may not like him but he is here to race which he does quite well IMO.

[Kiwi Nick]

I know I am in minority, but I'd like to see Hamilton win this year's title if it really goes down between him & Rosberg. His personal life is just irrelevant, on track he is one of the best. I can't see why someone would celebrate each time he crashes or retires as I was told earlier by a member. You may not like him but he is here to race which he does quite well IMO.

Agreed, Nico is well suited for this engineer dominated F1. How often have we heard him on the radio asking what he should do with the settings on the steering wheel. Lewis is more likely to say, "Let me race!" I'll take a guy who wants to race every time.

[Stormsearcher]

Agreed, Nico is well suited for this engineer dominated F1. How often have we heard him on the radio asking what he should do with the settings on the steering wheel. Lewis is more likely to say, "Let me race!" I'll take a guy who wants to race every time.

While i completely agree with this, i dont want LH to be on the same level as FA. 2 time champ. Which is the only reason i would root for NR, who will anyways end up being a one seasons super car wonder WDC like button.

[scuderia_nano]

Sorry to say.

But

Nico deserves the title this year.
He stuck by the team when they were midfielders. He helped in so many results points that generated all the revenue.
He always accepted team orders. Always.
Not once has he openly questioned his team over strategy etc.

Out and Out team man.

Whiney cat should be 2nd.

[mirafiori]

Sorry to say.

But

Nico deserves the title this year.
He stuck by the team when they were midfielders. He helped in so many results points that generated all the revenue.
He always accepted team orders. Always.
Not once has he openly questioned his team over strategy etc.

Out and Out team man.

Whiney cat should be 2nd.

Well it's a very sad situation, for us Ferrari fans, when only half way through the season we are discussing which driver we want to win the title from another team. With that said, for me if I had to choose which driver from Mercedes to win the title it would be Nico, he is a very intelligent man, in and out of the car, Lewis is the total opposite, we all know his talent as a driver but as a person he seem's very difficult to manage and understand, His behavior at Monaco with Nico and the Mercedes team was totally unprofessional. When Nico had to retire at Silverstone it was reported he went straight back to the team to report a situation, which apparently helped the team and Lewis on the day. It was only a week later Nico was rewarded with a new contract. Lewis thinks he is clever but if he is not careful Mercedes might not renew his contract after 2015, behind the scenes at Mercedes they can not be happy with his babyish antics up to now, Mercedes like Ferrari like to be seen as a professional company.

[stefa]

Not sure is it off or on topic, but why is here disscusion about who do we (not me) from Mercedes wants to see as this year WDC?
Thanks

[nikola0406]

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Off topic. Been there, saw that, heard that, or rather didn't hear anything, and left track at the end of free practices. After 10 years of going to races this is very sad, guys, stay home and watch great racing, it is not worth a dime to go watch it live. Just my 2 cents. Sorry for off topic.

[killer]

I know I am in minority, but I'd like to see Hamilton win this year's title if it really goes down between him & Rosberg. His personal life is just irrelevant, on track he is one of the best. I can't see why someone would celebrate each time he crashes or retires as I was told earlier by a member. You may not like him but he is here to race which he does quite well IMO.

He's actually matured significantly. Agreed that his personal life is irrelevant; he has improved a lot on the job and that's what counts IMO. The hate is yesterday's news in my view and cheering for his misfortune is a bit rich really, considering we have had our fair share of bad luck with Felipe and Kimi.

[Rishu]

He's actually matured significantly. Agreed that his personal life is irrelevant; he has improved a lot on the job and that's what counts IMO. The hate is yesterday's news in my view and cheering for his misfortune is a bit rich really, considering we have had our fair share of bad luck with Felipe and Kimi.

Exactly, well put up mate.

[killer]

Not sure is it off or on topic, but why is here disscusion about who do we (not me) from Mercedes wants to see as this year WDC?
Thanks

I don't think the discussion is out of place nor unbecoming of Tifosi. If it is then why is it OK to turn every other discussion into an occasion to bash the team?

[Nova]

Well as far as that goes, I prefer to see a Ferrari driver WDC....

Of course...

[fratelliferrari]

I know I am in minority, but I'd like to see Hamilton win this year's title if it really goes down between him & Rosberg. His personal life is just irrelevant, on track he is one of the best. I can't see why someone would celebrate each time he crashes or retires as I was told earlier by a member. You may not like him but he is here to race which he does quite well IMO.

And still I will celebrate every time he crashes/retires :-D Didn't like him from the beginning and will never in the future!

P.S. Same goes for Vettel

[Rishu]

And still I will celebrate every time he crashes/retires :-D Didn't like him from the beginning and will never in the future!

P.S. Same goes for Vettel

Be careful what you wish for, one of them may end up with Ferrari :-D

[fratelliferrari]

Be careful what you wish for, one of them may end up with Ferrari :-D

I know but that would be a nightmare for me :-P As long as Fernando is with us I don't see either of them coming so I hope Fernando stays for a looooong time :-D

[wisepie]

And still I will celebrate every time he crashes/retires :-D Didn't like him from the beginning and will never in the future!

P.S. Same goes for Vettel

Couldn't put it better myself, except that I'd add Rosberg to the list. The only race I wasn't able to watch this year and look what happens....a double points finish and even Felipe got to the end of lap1.....maybe I should stop watching, as it is Sky are only interested in HAM, so that wouldn't be difficult!

[stefa]

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Off topic. Been there, saw that, heard that, or rather didn't hear anything, and left track at the end of free practices. After 10 years of going to races this is very sad, guys, stay home and watch great racing, it is not worth a dime to go watch it live. Just my 2 cents. Sorry for off topic.

Nikola, my friend completey agree with you. I can tell you I don't have any regrets for not going this year to Hungaroring... Not at all!

[Kyss4k]

Nikola, my friend completey agree with you. I can tell you I don't have any regrets for not going this year to Hungaroring... Not at all!

I don't know you guys... The race was a blast and seeing it live was awesome. Also, I have a photo with Alonso's helmet, saw Ferrari almost wining the race, Alonso on podium and met wonderful and drop dead gorgeous girl from my coutry who is also Ferrari / Alonso fan.

Don't regret any moment of being there and I never will. I'm already sure we'll be going next year again. This time... Barcelona baby.

:ferrarifl

[Alonsomaniac]

I suppose I'll get some disagreements or questionmarks on this, but I see a lot of similarities between Lewis Hamilton and Gilles Villeneuve......

[stefa]

I don't know you guys... The race was a blast and seeing it live was awesome. Also, I have a photo with Alonso's helmet, saw Ferrari almost wining the race, Alonso on podium and met wonderful and drop dead gorgeous girl from my coutry who is also Ferrari / Alonso fan.

Don't regret any moment of being there and I never will. I'm already sure we'll be going next year again. This time... Barcelona baby.

:ferrarifl

I am sure that for the first time this was a blast to you expecialy with Ferrari 2nd place and meeting a nice girl (you devil). But I had a privelage to hear V12 V10 and V8 engines. I am sure that this new turbo era sound just like Trabant to NA engines from the past!

[ManFromMilan]

met wonderful and drop dead gorgeous girl from my coutry who is also Ferrari / Alonso fan.


:ferrarifl



Pics....or it did not happen;-)

[stefa]

Pics....or it did not happen;-)

True! But picture with her. Not just her on picture :-)

[Kiwi Nick]

True! But picture with her. Not just her on picture :-)

Absolutely want to see picture with Kyss4K on her.

[stefa]

Absolutely want to see picture with Kyss4K on her.

:rotfl

[Kyss4k]

:lou

[sweeper1101]

Looking back... I remember when we used to bash Alonso
calling him names such as "Finger Boy" and "Uni-Brow"
and in the end he's at Ferrari.

[stefa]

Looking back... I remember when we used to bash Alonso
calling him names such as "Finger Boy" and "Uni-Brow"
and in the end he's at Ferrari.

Quite normal. He was driving for another team and they were beating Ferrari. We hate that. I was mad and furious toward MS while he was driving for Benetton....