mario wrote:Somehow, we have gone from a discussion about the British GP to preparations for a full scale battle royale between Finland and Scotland. Well, to something a little less explosive:
redbulljack14 wrote:Valencia is not the worst track on the current F1 calendar (well not any more at least)
An interesting opinion - if you think that Valencia is not the worst track on the calendar, I'm curious to see what you would suggest is the worst circuit. Barcelona, perhaps, which has traditionally produced fairly unexciting races? Or, judging by the fact that you are saying "not any more at least", I assume that we are going to have to go back a few years - are you suggesting one of the more recently dropped tracks, or are we going to have to go back a few decades?
The Bahrain circuit with the new layout is probably the worst.
mario wrote:a full scale battle royale between Finland and Scotland.
They're gonna start arguing over Hakkinen and Coulthard next.
There's nothing to argue, Häkkinen was the Schumacher to Coulthards Barrichello. It's not that Davie was a bad driver, it's just that Mika was twice the driver he was and more.
I got Pointed Opinions and I ain't afraid to use em! F1rejects no.1Räikkönen and Vettel fan. BTW, thats Räikkönen with two K's and two N's. Not Raikonnen (Raikkonen is fine if you have no umlauts though)
My new somewhat unpopular opinion: Olivier Panis could have, should have and would have been a world champion if it wasn't for his leg breaking smash in Canada.
Biscione wrote:"Some Turkemenistani gulag repurposed for residential use" is the best way yet I've heard to describe North / East Glasgow.
Wizzie wrote:My new somewhat unpopular opinion: Pedro Lamy could have, should have and would have been a world champion if it wasn't for his leg breaking smash in Silverstone.
Wizzie wrote:My new somewhat unpopular opinion: Olivier Panis could have, should have and would have been a world champion if it wasn't for his leg breaking smash in Canada.
It would've been nice but I cant see how he would've done it. Prost were never much cop in the years after and its hard to see which of the top teams would've been interested in signing him. Perhaps the pre-Renault Benetton team?
"Aerodynamics is for those who cannot manufacture good engines." -Enzo Ferrari
Wizzie wrote:My new somewhat unpopular opinion: Olivier Panis could have, should have and would have been a world champion if it wasn't for his leg breaking smash in Canada.
It would've been nice but I cant see how he would've done it. Prost were never much cop in the years after and its hard to see which of the top teams would've been interested in signing him. Perhaps the pre-Renault Benetton team?
He was considered for the Williams drive at some point and he did test for McLaren in 2000 so if that accident never occured he may have found a top seat somewhere.
Biscione wrote:"Some Turkemenistani gulag repurposed for residential use" is the best way yet I've heard to describe North / East Glasgow.
Wizzie wrote:My new somewhat unpopular opinion: Olivier Panis could have, should have and would have been a world champion if it wasn't for his leg breaking smash in Canada.
I wholeheartedly agree with this.
Sebastian Vettel wrote:If I was good at losing, I wouldn't be in Formula 1
Wizzie wrote: he did test for McLaren in 2000 so if that accident never occured he may have found a top seat somewhere.
True enough but I always thought that testing role was similar to that of De La Rosa. "You can race if theres absolutley no one else available through injury".
"Aerodynamics is for those who cannot manufacture good engines." -Enzo Ferrari
And that pretty much confirms my theory that all Australians hate Sebastian Vettel
Just take a look at his track record.
What about it? Scored a point in his debut, gave Toro Rosso AND Red Bull their first pole positions and wins, was the biggest challenger for the Brawns on only his SECOND FULL SEASON, as well as making a serious bid for it on his third full season. Has won 7 races, has 13 podiums and 10 pole positions in two and a half seasons, and on this season has suffered the majority of the technical woes of Reb Bull and is still only 7 points behind Webber.
I'd say you aussies just can't deal with the fact that he is better than the whiny censored Webber.
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I got Pointed Opinions and I ain't afraid to use em! F1rejects no.1Räikkönen and Vettel fan. BTW, thats Räikkönen with two K's and two N's. Not Raikonnen (Raikkonen is fine if you have no umlauts though)
Instant Mash wrote:Sure, I guess. But it seems to me that you're trying to say that's my sole reason for not being a fan of him.
Incidentally Instant Mash, welcome to the forum!
For whats its worth Im on your side. In a way. Put it like this, if F1 finished forever today Webber and Vettel would look back on their careers and regret alot of missed opportunities. One of them could have won the title last year (but would they have been worthy winnners? WGAF!) and if neither of them collect a title this year they can blame themselves and their team as they seem to have a car advantage (which means they wont be worthy champions! Again, WGAF).
"Aerodynamics is for those who cannot manufacture good engines." -Enzo Ferrari
Instant Mash wrote:Sure, I guess. But it seems to me that you're trying to say that's my sole reason for not being a fan of him.
Incidentally Instant Mash, welcome to the forum!
For whats its worth Im on your side. In a way. Put it like this, if F1 finished forever today Webber and Vettel would look back on their careers and regret alot of missed opportunities. One of them could have won the title last year (but would they have been worthy winnners? WGAF!) and if neither of them collect a title this year they can blame themselves and their team as they seem to have a car advantage (which means they wont be worthy champions! Again, WGAF).
"If F1 finished forever today"... That sounds scary.
Btw, if F1 really would finish forever today, Hamilton would be champion.
I got Pointed Opinions and I ain't afraid to use em! F1rejects no.1Räikkönen and Vettel fan. BTW, thats Räikkönen with two K's and two N's. Not Raikonnen (Raikkonen is fine if you have no umlauts though)
Wizzie wrote:My new somewhat unpopular opinion: Andrea Montermini could have, should have and would have been a world champion if it wasn't for his leg breaking smash in Barcelona.
Debaser wrote:The fallout from the Ferrari saga is doing my head in, its time everyone grew up and moved on.
That isn't an unpopular opinion though, is it?
watka wrote:I find it amusing that whilst you're one of the more openly Christian guys here, you are still first and foremost associated with an eye for the ladies!
dinizintheoven wrote:GOOD CHRISTIANS do not go to jail. EVERYONE ON FORMULA ONE REJECTS should be in jail.
Debaser wrote:The fallout from the Ferrari saga is doing my head in, its time everyone grew up and moved on.
That isn't an unpopular opinion though, is it?
Isn't it??? Everyone seemingly still wants to talk about it.
I only said that because I agree with you. Maybe we share an unpopular opinion then...
watka wrote:I find it amusing that whilst you're one of the more openly Christian guys here, you are still first and foremost associated with an eye for the ladies!
dinizintheoven wrote:GOOD CHRISTIANS do not go to jail. EVERYONE ON FORMULA ONE REJECTS should be in jail.
Felipe Massa should've ignored the pitwall and won the race. He may have been sacked by Ferrari before the champagne had settled but he would've found a drive somewhere else very easily. His reputation is now in tatters. Ask DC or Rubens, you're not perceived in quite the same way after you, er, roll over like a beeyatch.
"Aerodynamics is for those who cannot manufacture good engines." -Enzo Ferrari
Instant Mash wrote:James Allen was a great commentator.
He's better than Jonathan Legard, at least James Allen had enthusiasm.
At least James Allen had Martin Brundle's back. At times you can hear Brundle glowering, probably thinking why the idiot next to him got the commentating gig. Radio 5 have an excellent commentary team, they're informative and add excitement whereas the BBC people often sound as bored as football fans watching an England match.
The only solution to Team Orders is to eliminate the Driver's Championship and only have a Constructor's Championship. Then it makes no difference who wins the race because the points result will be the same.
Cynon wrote:The only solution to Team Orders is to eliminate the Driver's Championship and only have a Constructor's Championship. Then it makes no difference who wins the race because the points result will be the same.
Sounds exciting. You'd still have problems with Red Bull ordering Toro Rosso out of the way and Mercedes ordering customers to move over.
"Aerodynamics is for those who cannot manufacture good engines." -Enzo Ferrari
Cynon wrote:The only solution to Team Orders is to eliminate the Driver's Championship and only have a Constructor's Championship. Then it makes no difference who wins the race because the points result will be the same.
Sounds exciting. You'd still have problems with Red Bull ordering Toro Rosso out of the way and Mercedes ordering customers to move over.
I like the point. What happens when a Toro Rosso is directly in front of a Ferrari being chased by a Red Bull?
The TV cameras would focus in on alot of girly slapping going on from the pit-wall. (Because F1 engineers were the school nerds, they cant fight for toffee. Except Rob Smedley, he'd knock you out if you dissed his Whippet).
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"Aerodynamics is for those who cannot manufacture good engines." -Enzo Ferrari
