Emmcee 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2017 We did have teams who failed to qualify in the past which means they were further back than the 107% ruling. So there has been bigger gaps than 7 seconds. I've seen 12 before from pole to the last car who failed to qualify. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2017 107% rule is in effect, but we have also certain Whiting... April 1 or not, this is interesting: Ferrari and future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 I think it was DC, who said during a broadcast, that Ferrari is one development (I am assuming he meant aero) away from being on the par with MB. My thoughts exactly, but despite some small deficiencies, it is pretty good and exciting as cars can follow each other again so close. I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 Kimi and his boss - what's up, man? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmcee 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 Ffs is he even have issues with his form? Seems bloody quick to me still, just has had a few set backs to put him behind Vettel who has been trouble free so far. What more can be done? He's up the front, he's fast, this has to be a bogus story. IMO Ferrari is tied with redbull in terms of the most competitive driver lineup on the grid, how can you do any better than that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2017 If Ferrari just changed Kimi's tires ON TIME then he would have made 3rd. It's the team's c#ckup IMO. Ferrari bosses are not reasonable sometimes. If they think they can replace Kimi with Gionnaavvanazzi then they are sorely mistaken ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2017 Fair or not, Kimi seems to catch a few headlines. Notable, he has committed one of cardinal mistakes - critiqued his own team. What he got in response, when you talk on the radio, you drive less. I am not sure where this is all going, but neither Kimi or his team are happy today. https://www.f1today.net/en/news/f1/224639/ferrari-criticises-kimi-raikkonen-after-china Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmcee 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2017 I beleive kimi also had some mapping issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2017 Expert - self proclaimed or real - Brundle declared, that there will not be any fight between Hamilton and Vettel, because simply put Mercedes is holding back, and can pull away from Ferrari on demand. I am not sure what to think of it, after hearing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmcee 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2017 Iam not entirely sure Mercedes gap is that big even if it exsists at all. That's two races now where Vettel was catching Hamilton on pure pace through out the race. Now if you could pull away from your rivals at will, wouldn't you do it? Nothing ever is for certain on earth, especially in f1 and especially with such a grey area surrounding the new regs. I know if I was a team owner and I could win every race, that's what I would be doing. Common sense proves hat was a bogus statement from brundle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 If Merc can pull away "on demand", why did Toto Wolf bang the damn table ? Twice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmcee 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Exactly, they were struggling to stay ahead of Ferrari and knew if Seb got ahead, it was basically game over and it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Wolff was arrantly displeased over realization that Hamilton got stuck in traffic, more specifically Verstappen. Arrivabene had probably slightly more of reasons to do the same in China. But then it could have been SM doing pounding, and use Arr's head, since there was no desk around to pound on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Quote “I have the impression that Ferrari is faster in the heat and we are faster in the cold,” said Lauda... If that is a fact, than Bahrain race could be fun (for me). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Publius Cornelius Scipio 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Sakae said: If that is a fact, than Bahrain race could be fun (for me). it's going to be a night race so I'0m not sure that the track will be very hot, still I look forward to the race Besides before the season began there were plenty of articles on how Ferrari got their 2017 car wrong, it's odd that no one admitted that they had it so wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 "Experts", real or self-proclaimed in their discriminatory attitude badly underestimated, if not totally ignored one Mattia Binotto, who, as far as I am concerned provided more benefits for the team than Allison has. Based on relatively short time he was in charge (since summer 2016), he has produced pretty good results so far. He is probably a better fit into red team than an English speaking person. Bahrain evening temp could be around 30 deg C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 19 hours ago, Emmcee said: I beleive kimi also had some mapping issues. source? It would make perfect sense tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Looks like it is all smiles - FOR NOW... I hope to see this in November as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Great stuff!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmcee 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 Mercedes is better in the cold? Ha iam going on a limb and saying I think Ferrari could actually be quicker than the Mercedes. Remember, we saw verstappen and Vettel moving through the field in China and apparently it's harder to pass this year according to Mercedes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Dr. Marko thinks if it comes to straight fight between Hamilton and Vettel, based on his experience with Sebastian, his money is on Vettel. He also figured out that Hamilton was saved in China by a SC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 You give a key of your Ferrari to a Russian, and this si what he will do: (driving into a mall and scare s**t from everyone) http://breaking911.com/russian-ex-mayor-drives-ferrari-mall-donuts-around-security-guards/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmcee 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Sakae said: Dr. Marko thinks if it comes to straight fight between Hamilton and Vettel, based on his experience with Sebastian, his money is on Vettel. He also figured out that Hamilton was saved in China by a SC. I think Vettel will have him to for the simple reason he would be that more hungry for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 I am just waiting how long this honeymoon will last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caesar 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Ferrari great, Vettel very good, Kimi not good. Kimi old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites