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  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,543
    I think he’s a great driver. But not helping checo get the extra points to jump ahead of Leclerc for second was a dick move. I remember him on multiple occasions thanking checo for his help in some of the races this year. I would like to see how he’s going to help his team mate in Abu Dhabi. 
  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,788
    DavidD said:
    Anyone else think verstappen was acting like a little bitch? 
    He always does, and Little Man Horner keeps encouraging it. 
    He could potentially become one of the greats, but his shitty personality will always let him down.
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  • erebus
    erebus Posts: 610
    edited November 2022
    I've heard multiple lead drivers over the years basically say the same thing, including Hamilton,  Vettel and Alonso.  If I remember correctly,  there was a lot of whining over the radio both ways during Rosbergs championship year over Hamilton. 

    What about Leclerc asking for Sainz to give up his podium so he could get more points. 

    And I am not a fan of Max  lol, but he is just like everyone else. I thought he should have given up the place personally 
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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    Top drivers are almost always douchebags in their prime. That was a million dollar fuck you. That said, it is a sport of alpha males and Max let the team know he is the boss. Cant argue with that. The days of gentlemen racing is long gone.
  • erebus
    erebus Posts: 610
    I just hope Perez remembers it and has the stones to disobey when team orders to help Max are issued next season 
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  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,543
    erebus said:


    What about Leclerc asking for Sainz to give up his podium so he could get more points. 

    I can see where leclerc was coming from but I’m glad binttio didn’t ask sainz to give up his spot. 
    Get_Right said:
    The days of gentlemen racing is long gone.
    Yup. 
  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,908

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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    Uneventful conclusion to the season. The race came down to strategy but kudos to LeClerc for a great drive. Congrats to Ferrari for second place in the constructors championship (ugh I hate to say that ;) ).  Danny Ric to Red Bull as a reserve/stunt driver. Looking forward to 2023.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Get_Right said:
    Uneventful conclusion to the season. The race came down to strategy but kudos to LeClerc for a great drive. Congrats to Ferrari for second place in the constructors championship (ugh I hate to say that ;) ).  Danny Ric to Red Bull as a reserve/stunt driver. Looking forward to 2023.
    Kind of sad watching the "wily old fox Seb Vettel"'s last race. Leaving RBR was the worst thing possible for his career yet the best thing possible for his personality.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    Rygar said:
    Get_Right said:
    Uneventful conclusion to the season. The race came down to strategy but kudos to LeClerc for a great drive. Congrats to Ferrari for second place in the constructors championship (ugh I hate to say that ;) ).  Danny Ric to Red Bull as a reserve/stunt driver. Looking forward to 2023.
    Kind of sad watching the "wily old fox Seb Vettel"'s last race. Leaving RBR was the worst thing possible for his career yet the best thing possible for his personality.

    Maybe bad for his career, but not for his bank account.  Hard to say no when Ferrari offers you 37m a year plus free Ferraris.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Get_Right said:
    Rygar said:
    Get_Right said:
    Uneventful conclusion to the season. The race came down to strategy but kudos to LeClerc for a great drive. Congrats to Ferrari for second place in the constructors championship (ugh I hate to say that ;) ).  Danny Ric to Red Bull as a reserve/stunt driver. Looking forward to 2023.
    Kind of sad watching the "wily old fox Seb Vettel"'s last race. Leaving RBR was the worst thing possible for his career yet the best thing possible for his personality.

    Maybe bad for his career, but not for his bank account.  Hard to say no when Ferrari offers you 37m a year plus free Ferraris.
    Very good point!
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Binotto out at Ferrari.  What an agonizing shit show it is to cheer for that team.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    Rygar said:
    Binotto out at Ferrari.  What an agonizing shit show it is to cheer for that team.

    The Yankees of F1. Too many embarrassing moments in 2022. They definitely improved in 2022. 
  • erebus
    erebus Posts: 610
    I think Drive to Survive starts Feb.24th, I better finish last season lol.

    What do you think about adding teams?
    I generally say adding two more teams would be o.k, but some issues would have to be addressed. 
    I think some tracks (Monaco) may be too small for more cars.
    Also I would like to see some type of luxury tax system so a more competitive field is established. If the new teams are going to always be a couple of laps down,  why bother. 

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    2022: Hamilton, Toronto 
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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    I am all for more competition but totally agree with you that some tracks are too small.  It is never good to see the entire field get lapped by three or four lead cars. I do not have a great solution as the deep pockets will always be able to outspend, even if there is a tax. It is the main complaint with F1. The top three teams seem to always produce a race winner.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    Drive to Survive returns today!
  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,908

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  • erebus
    erebus Posts: 610
    Some good action today.
    looks like Alonso could make things interesting this year
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    2009: Chicago I, Chicago II
    2010: Boston
    2011: Toronto I, Toronto II, Winnipeg
    2012: Missoula
    2013: London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
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    2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto I, Toronto II
    2022: Hamilton, Toronto 
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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,108
    I thought it was a bit boring, but yes, exciting to see Alonso fight for a podium.  Watching him pass the mercedes was surreal. 
  • erebus
    erebus Posts: 610
    edited May 2023
    It is early in the season,  but maybe this is the year Perez pulls a Rosberg and beats Max for the championship 

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    1996: Toronto
    2003: St. Paul
    2005: Thunder Bay
    2008: West Palm Beach, Tampa
    2009: Chicago I, Chicago II
    2010: Boston
    2011: Toronto I, Toronto II, Winnipeg
    2012: Missoula
    2013: London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014: St. Paul, Milwaukee
    2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto I, Toronto II
    2022: Hamilton, Toronto 
    2023: St. Paul I, St. Paul II
    2024: Vancouver I, Vancouver II