Anyone else here looking forward to the start of Formula 1 2011? Any predictions for the coming season - Schumacher to win an eighth word title perhaps?
But I think its mostly a 3 horse race.
I started watching F1 in 1990 and Ayrton Senna was my hero at the time. His death was one of those JFK, World Trade Center movements for me. Anyway, the truth is Bruno is just not the same talent level as his Uncle, kinda like in Nascar with the Earnhardt's. Heidfeld will achieve better results over the course of a season I think there is little question there.Well even though he didn't take the title I still rated Alonso as the best driver of 2011. I just wish he would stop throwing his dummy out the car.
A shame that Kubica's drive seems to be going Heidfeld's way, I was really hoping Senna would get it.
Nice. Back to the 1960's. Wow I bet you've got some great perspective on the evolution of the sportWith the new cars/gimmicks(KERS/movable wings), give the season 4-5 races to get a decent picture of capabilities....but, go Ferrari!!! And, get better RK!!!
By the way, I've been following F1 for 50 years...
Nice. Back to the 1960's. Wow I bet you've got some great perspective on the evolution of the sport
Yeah I've only been following the sport the past 20 years or so but Im a budding F1 historian. So I'd be all ears on things like your opinion of:Yes; it sucks Ok, it doesn't suck, but I hate much of the "technology". My biggest dislike is paddle shifters; they are for sissies! I hated it when INDYCAR(THE best racing on the planet) went with them. I also don't think there should be pit stops; have tires and fuel that last an entire race(tire changes would be allowed for punctures and rain). Getting rid of the shifters and pit stops would force the drivers to be, well... DRIVERS. I AM very glad for the safety of the cars, though. Many drivers from previos era's would have never walked away from some of the accidents they have now...
In case you didn't notice, I'm VERY opinionated...but easy to get along with I've been a Ferrari fan since '61(I LOVED the Shark nose look ) and was a Lotus fan also 'til after ACBC died (I kinda' lost it with them then...), and now
Again, Go Ferrari !!!
Heidfeld will achieve better results over the course of a season I think there is little question there.
which era/decade was your favorite and why?
who your favorites drivers were?
Cool Good Stuff.which era/decade was your favorite and why?
Oh man, you really wanna' start a fight, huh ...ok, the '60's('til wings arrived). The drivers had to actually drive the cars. After that, any year Schumi won the WDC...dingdingding
who your favorites drivers were?
In F1, I liked Phil Hill, mainly because he drive for Ferrari and was an American, but Jimmy Clark is my all-time #1, favorite driver. After JC, Jochen Rindt, Mario Andretti, Jody Scheckter(I was his son's mailman in 2004-5 and actually got to meet him and play golf with him the morning of the '05 500 Victory Dinner...WAY ), Nigel Mansel and Schumi. Throw in Ronnie Petterson and Kimi Raikonen(sp?), and that is pretty much the list.
Ok, the fights start now
p.s. I gotta' hit the sack so I can make my car payment("bad" buying time planning, but hey, I had to have that little red MR2 Spyder...)...
See thats my point Bruno only has the name and not the talent. I mean how many times last year was he outqualified and out raced by his teammate. The genuine superstars shine even with inferior equipment. His uncle did. When Alonso was driving the Minardi you knew he was going to be good. When Schumi 1st drove the Jordan you just knew. Im not Anti-Bruno but I do believe you put him in a Red Bull or Ferrari and he never wins a race or gets poleNo doubt those are Renaults thoughts as well but its too early in Senna's career (late starter) to really tell his talent level and there is something evocative about the idea of someone with the Senna name being given the chance to drive a decent car.
The 80's. Back then you could go to a Grand Prix and more or less go anywhere you liked, the track wasn't completely fenced off like it is now. But mainly because of Mansell and Senna. The first race I went to was the British GP in 1987. We were on the inside near the pit lane entry so I had to watch the highlights on TV to see Mansell's famous "two-step" move on Piquet (no diamond screens in those days) but the response of the crowd when Mansell came into view in the lead with two laps to go was one of those unforgettable moments.
See thats my point Bruno only has the name and not the talent. I mean how many times last year was he outqualified and out raced by his teammate.
Yeah put any true talent there and do you think any of those guys outqualifies Vettel or Alonso in the same car? Again Im not anti-Senna just saying he will never be a World Champ and likely never win a race. I mean I almost hope Im wrong but I dont think I am. He doesnt even have a seat this yearWell too many HRT DNFs for the race results to mean much but for qualy:
Senna vs Chandhok: 7 - 2
Senna vs Yamamoto: 5 - 1
Senna vs Klien: 1 - 2
I read Bernie said there was no room to reschedule Bahrain, I sure hope you're right.Loving this thread guys!!
It is really a shame about Bahrain but it looks like they are trying to reschedule it.
Been an F1 enthusiast since the 70's (growing up in a house with Italian born parents, I really didn't have a choice ) and have always been a Ferrari fan but as I got older I began to appreciate more of the talent of the drivers.
I agree with some of the others here that Alonso is one of the best pure drivers out there as is Button and Barrichello!
It is a shame about Bahrain as now we're all waiting 2 more weeks for our F1 fix. Im very curious to see how Button fairs this year. I'll give him a mini-pass last year since Lewis had more familiarity with the team. But clearly Lewis was quicker in that car. I fear for both Mark Webber and Massa this year. Massa is clearly a #2 and despite all the apparent fair play from Red Bull last year I think Webber might be pushed into that same status this year.
Getting rid of the shifters and pit stops would force the drivers to be, well... DRIVERS.
I AM very glad for the safety of the cars, though. Many drivers from previous era's would have never walked away from some of the accidents they have now...
Ah Galo, you're a man after my own heart. Remember the good old days when racing was a wheel-to-wheel battle of attrition, and winning was as much about skill as speed i.e. managing your fuel and tyres for an entire race, and "race strategy" changed by the minute depending on what the other guys were doing? Happy days....
As someone who watched Ronnie Petterson die I can only agree. However, with cars and circuits now safer, surely it's time to reintroduce some of the old F1 spirit?
Yeah some of those race times arent very USA friendly. But like anything in life we make time for things we truly find valuable. Until last year I didnt watch many races during 2007-2009 myself. But for whatever reason I returned to the 4-5am wake ups this last season. I remember when I was a younger living in Hawaii and having to wake up at 2am or just not go to sleep at allI wish I followed F1 better, as its my favorite motorsport, but I have never had the time. Hopefully this season I can actually catch a lot of it.
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