2015 Malaysian Grand Prix - Race Thread

**cokata** · 29th March 2015, 14:28

Bottas is slightly overrated IMHO. If we are after a more experienced driver i would prefer the Hulk over him. Too bad with what happen with Jules, he was one of the most talented drivers on the grid.

**Nand0Nand0** · 29th March 2015, 14:30

I bet there are some happy faces over at team Haas

**Hills** · 29th March 2015, 14:49

Superb work Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and all the team - a great very well deserved day for us all - Superb!!!

**tifosi1993** · 29th March 2015, 14:56

**ferrari4life** · 29th March 2015, 15:00

Its amazing how much i love the finger and the screaming school girl today :)

**Hornet** · 29th March 2015, 15:01

Originally Posted by cokata

Bottas is slightly overrated IMHO. If we are after a more experienced driver i would prefer the Hulk over him. Too bad with what happen with Jules, he was one of the most talented drivers on the grid.

I think Bottas has potential, in many races he's quite close to Massa's performance. When you consider Massa's ability and the fact that Massa is vastly more experience, I think he's doing quite a fine job. Even Massa himself said Bottas could be a champion some day.

I don't know if he's good enough for Ferrari of course, but he may still have room to improve.

**F1NAC** · 29th March 2015, 15:03

Originally Posted by Hornet

I think Bottas has potential, in many races he's quite close to Massa's performance. When you consider Massa's ability and the fact that Massa is vastly more experience, I think he's doing quite a fine job. Even Massa himself said Bottas could be a champion some day.

I don't know if he's good enough for Ferrari of course, but he may still have room to improve.

Considering this is his 3rd season he is doing good. But yes I wonder what would be if Jules was here today

**Sriharsha** · 29th March 2015, 15:09

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

http://i.imgur.com/RrFkSOD.jpg
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Thanks for the pics

**Nero Horse** · 29th March 2015, 15:10

Vettel: "During the last lap I thought of Michael. It's a pity that he can't be here" #ForzaMichael

**512 TR** · 29th March 2015, 15:17

I just watched the re-run. I can't believe it, I'm lost for words. What a spectacular result and effort from the entire team. All down from Maranello to Vettel and everyone and everything in between. Who would have thought this was possible now, this early in the rebuilding process? This is just like lighting from a clear sky.

The things that finally seems to work is the strategy. Today was just perfect, just perfect. But it was great in Australia as well. So it was no fluke this time. It seems the entire pitwall is much more focused under Arrivabene. As for Kimi. After a difficult and unlucky qualifying and a puncture in the race he drove a great race. He scored the maximum for the team and WCC. The WCC is game on! There will come days when others have bad days and DNFs.

I've waited almost 6 years for this. Since Spa 2009. What a great way to finally be able to say - The Scuderia Ferrari is back!

**Hornet** · 29th March 2015, 15:26

Originally Posted by F1NAC

Considering this is his 3rd season he is doing good. But yes I wonder what would be if Jules was here today

Yep, I think he would have been a perfect candidate for Ferrari, a rising star from Ferrari's academy. Too bad the fateful accident took everything from him.

**Rob** · 29th March 2015, 15:37

Originally Posted by RedRebel40

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBQOwUFWYAAFMQV.jpg:large

his interview on SkyF1, made me cry, again. Loved it, just see the emotion and hear it in his voice.

**Rob** · 29th March 2015, 15:45

Well, what can i say? that was pure emotion, i was dancing around like i needed a wee for the last 10 laps. Talking to Tobes, thinking we may get 2nd, but then Hamilton pitted and his pace was nowhere, then i knew it was on. Yes, i will hold my hands i was crying

after the hard 2014, this was a release, this was 12 months of hurt being lifted. Now, lets build on this, and take it to Merc. Our race pace, amazing, tyre deg, fantastic. Great work by everyone in team to get this. Take note Merc, we are coming. Kimi, so so unlucky again, but qualify that low down, things tend to go wrong. As Seb said on podium, iam getting ****** tonight.

**zamlatuljko** · 29th March 2015, 15:55

Forza Ferrari! Great Race, game set and match! Mercedes was so suprised , when you see them on pit wall , priceless!
Hero Kimi ! Like a boss back from grid to 4th!

Vettel exclent!

My point, on straghts when vettel passes Rosberg , that Ferrari Engine is pretty powerful! Wait nex engine development step!

Arivabenne is true leader of this team!

**DJTaurus** · 29th March 2015, 16:00

**Dino** · 29th March 2015, 16:00

Fantastic race!Super Strategy.Perfect pit stops.
One of the best Chassis/Engine combination from Ferrari in a long time.
Allison and Binotto together with all the people in Maranello have done a super job.
It was clear even in Melbourne that our car is better at keeping the tyres in the right ''Heat window''
The superhot Malaysian tarmac helped us a lot and was a big factor in today's success.
Only worry is will we have problems on colder tracks with getting heat into the tyres?

**Liscia** · 29th March 2015, 16:04

I am still giddy and overjoyed! Thank you Ferrari for showing the world yet again what
true champions are made of! FORZA FERRARI!!!

**raylinds** · 29th March 2015, 16:06

What a great result after such a long drought. Congratulations to Seb and the entire team. I was really not expecting this, and was just hoping Seb could stay in front of Nico.

I have to confess that I was disappointed when I heard Alonso was leaving and Vettel was joining our team, but I didn't say anything and decided to take a wait and see approach. I am glad I did, as I am now a confirmed Vettel fan. It does go to show you that winning four WDCs requires driving skill regardless of how good the car is.

Also, Kimi's drive was nothing short of amazing- I hope to see him on the top step of the podium this year.

What an amazing team comeback- Forza Ferrari!

**fmatiasii** · 29th March 2015, 16:14

Let's get this party started!

**KurtC** · 29th March 2015, 16:15

ohh that such a great race, i didn't sleep but it was worth it!!! so emotional, i knew ferrari could pull this off since vettel got those med tyres and passed rosberg losing no time and got Lewis after that, out pace was great!! ferrari put a fight and won fair and square no need to DNF to get that victory!!!, if we can get this points , and have the bulletproof car we had last years we can dream on a WDC still too early but let's be positive!! forza ferrari!!!

**Suzie** · 29th March 2015, 16:15

Originally Posted by Rob

his interview on SkyF1, made me cry, again. Loved it, just see the emotion and hear it in his voice.

That's all I want in a Ferrari driver, for them to look like it means something to them. They can make mistakes or not win but if they feel the same about Ferrari then I can forgive them anything.

**TonyRizza** · 29th March 2015, 16:18

Haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face all day. Love sebs attitude, same passion for Ferrari as I have. Amazing to see

**Rob** · 29th March 2015, 16:21

Originally Posted by Suzie

That's all I want in a Ferrari driver, for them to look like it means something to them. They can make mistakes or not win but if they feel the same about Ferrari then I can forgive them anything.

same here, loved it. Thats what makes Ferrari special to me, the emotion, passion.

**Rob** · 29th March 2015, 16:22

Originally Posted by TonyRizza

Haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face all day. Love sebs attitude, same passion for Ferrari as I have. Amazing to see

i know how you feel, went to gym and was buzzing (preworkout drink didnt help) especially as couple of Mclaren fans and a Leiws Hamilton fan in there.

**Senna4Ever** · 29th March 2015, 16:28

Well deserved, hard work gonna pay off ...
I posted yesterday, that we might win sooner than expected because we seem to have really the power to do so and do not need a DNF from Merc (despite this talk of long term plans ...)
I haven't expected it will be that soon ;)

and it seems it works better when I do not watch the race either ... ;)

**FerrariF60** · 29th March 2015, 16:30

Originally Posted by Rob

i know how you feel, went to gym and was buzzing (preworkout drink didnt help) especially as couple of Mclaren fans and a Leiws Hamilton fan in there.

yeah, those Merc adn Lewis fans....i've got a few of those at work that i'm gonnna have to face and RUB it in their face tomorrow....i CAN'T wait....

Ferrari is truly BACK...still NOT at the level of Merc yet, but here in Malaysia we did a WAY BETTER job then they did....

and those pit stops....my GOD, 2.4s.....that's what i'm talking about

Ferrari seems to be a WELL OILED machine on all fronts.....Forza Ferrari and keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!

**Tifoso** · 29th March 2015, 16:32

FORZA FERRARI!
ATTABOY VETTEL! A true champion

**redsteph** · 29th March 2015, 16:34

Wow. How good was it hear those 2 anthems together again! Was a bit emotional I must admit. Am so surprised how Ferrari have managed to turn things around from last year but so glad they are able to take the fight to Mercedes.