Max Mosley 2 Report post Posted May 2, 2007 Welcome Eric! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2007 I don't really know, I would expect Alonso to beat him quiet easily in an F1 car, but the transition from F1 to bikes is a lot harder than going the other way round, so it wouldn't really prove much.IMO both men are pretty much evenly skilled in their respective areas, and making a direct comparison simply doesn't work. EXACTLY... Lets pitch up Rossi & Mike Tyson in a GP bike race & a boxing match! BTW, Welcome Eric, Elgo & anyone else that I may have missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane2 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2007 (edited) While we are at it lets make Red Rum race against Linford Christie! They where 2 totally different types of runner, but we could compare them by Eric's logic right? 1 on a horse track, 1 on a 100M sprint, and one at another random event. Edited May 2, 2007 by Shane2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussief1 4 Report post Posted May 2, 2007 Welcome Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2007 While we are at it lets make Red Rum race against Linford Christie!They where 2 totally different types of runner, but we could compare them by Eric's logic right? 1 on a horse track, 1 on a 100M sprint, and one at another random event. Not to sound defensive, but not my logic. Rossi made the challenge, not me. And I don't think it would work, I didn't make the post I quoted, someone else did. It would seem unfair, too, as Rossi has driven all 3, and Alonso only 1, and while Alonso would beat Rossi in F1, Rossi could probably beat him in the other 2... -Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elgo 1 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Rossi and Alonso, didn't Alonso say Rossi was nothing special and criticise him a while back? I've never watched MotoGP, I try to, but same day delay is rough for me, 8 AM live is better than 6 PM taped.That's all. -Eric Yep,I know it's a weird combination,all this fiat-ferrari thing,their quarrels... Both have very strong personalities and talk too much,but I don't care I just like their races. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Yep,I know it's a weird combination,all this fiat-ferrari thing,their quarrels... Both have very strong personalities and talk too much,but I don't care I just like their races. They do have some fine drives, don't they? Alonso's Hungary 2006 race is still one of the best things to watch on YouTube from F1 in the past 5 years...who says he can't overtake? That opening lap was brilliant. As for Rossi, can't say much, never watched MotoGP, but he seems quite versatile with bikes, rally, and an F1 test. Would've been cool to have him and Michael as Ferrari drivers this year, he'd have quite a good mentor (like him or not). -Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnpuma 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 As for Rossi, can't say much, never watched MotoGP, but he seems quite versatile with bikes, rally, and an F1 test. Would've been cool to have him and Michael as Ferrari drivers this year, he'd have quite a good mentor (like him or not). Rossi is pure magic on a bike. His 'edge' is his ability to overtake by braking later than his opponent and control the bike on exit so it doesn't go wide. He places that bike right on the proper exit line after overtaking and that prevents his opponent from re-taking the position. That skill is down to his extreme courage and a few inherent skills that would serve him well in F1: An extraordinarily smooth throttle input and an intimate knowledge of the traction circle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newredsuit 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 G'DAY, G'DAY, G'DAY. Yes, I am an Aussie. And yes, we do, do it better! I am a Kimi fan. Solely as a driver mind you. Still prefer the McLarens over the Ferraris but a girl has to follow her driver, right? Or is there room on the Hamilton band wagon?? Hope I don't tick anyone off here too badly and get myself excommunicated! Seeya round, like a rissole! Jmelee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jez 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 G'DAY, G'DAY, G'DAY.Yes, I am an Aussie. And yes, we do, do it better! I am a Kimi fan. Solely as a driver mind you. Still prefer the McLarens over the Ferraris but a girl has to follow her driver, right? Or is there room on the Hamilton band wagon?? Hope I don't tick anyone off here too badly and get myself excommunicated! Seeya round, like a rissole! Jmelee Another Aussie! Welcome aboard Jmelee!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussief1 4 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 G'DAY, G'DAY, G'DAY.Yes, I am an Aussie. And yes, we do, do it better! I am a Kimi fan. Solely as a driver mind you. Still prefer the McLarens over the Ferraris but a girl has to follow her driver, right? Or is there room on the Hamilton band wagon?? Hope I don't tick anyone off here too badly and get myself excommunicated! Seeya round, like a rissole! Jmelee Welcome aboard Jmelee, good to have you here The Australian TF1 community sure is an ever growing one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jez 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 Welcome aboard Jmelee, good to have you here The Australian TF1 community sure is an ever growing one. It is hey! Soon we'll have an Aussie Army at TF1! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 Hi i'm Julie I'm 27 years old and i'm from Ireland I've been a Formula 1 fan for about 11 years and i love Kimi Raikkonen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 Hi i'm JulieI'm 27 years old and i'm from Ireland I've been a Formula 1 fan for about 11 years and i love Kimi Raikkonen Don't worry, It'll go away Just kidding, welcome to this humble Forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikathegreat2 2 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 Welcome to the forums ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussief1 4 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 Welcome Julie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newredsuit 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 Hi i'm JulieI'm 27 years old and i'm from Ireland I've been a Formula 1 fan for about 11 years and i love Kimi Raikkonen Welcome Julie I too share your love of Mr Raikkonen! Although present circumstances have me leaning towards the other Finn. (maybe) I hope you enjoy the forum, I am so far (I'm only new myself so we will see) Ciao Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newredsuit 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 It is hey! Soon we'll have an Aussie Army at TF1! Yeah, and maybe even a good driver in F1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferrarigo 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Welcome newredsuit and Julie. Hope you'll enjoy the forums.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussief1 4 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Yeah, and maybe even a good driver in F1 Not a Webber fan Jmelee????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newredsuit 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Not a Webber fan Jmelee????? ahhhh let me ahhh think ahhhhh well I suppose I ahhhhh have to be, (fuel caps always open ahhhhhh I get it so bad ahhhhh grumble grumble ahhhh grumble) If you had to match F1 drivers to animals MW would be a crow, for sure. Nah, I ain't a fan, well not really, but I'd like to see him do well especially if it stopped the grumbling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavallino 2 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Still prefer the McLarens over the Ferraris but a girl has to follow her driver, right? Or is there room on the Hamilton band wagon?? I won't be caught dead supporting a Mclaren driver, but I'll be the one cheering loudest if Lewis wins the championship. Schaudenfreude is the sweetest thing Hope I don't tick anyone off here too badly and get myself excommunicated! The Webber fans are a bit touchy Not aussief1, or ykick, but some others. Welcome, and to you too, Julie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Mosley 2 Report post Posted May 17, 2007 Hope I don't tick anyone off here too badly and get myself excommunicated!Jmelee Nice name Jmelee! Never heard it before. And don't worry it's very hard to get excommunicated here. But remember: PM us the porn, just to be safe. Hi i'm JulieI'm 27 years old and i'm from Ireland I've been a Formula 1 fan for about 11 years and i love Kimi Raikkonen Hi Julie. Btw I just love how girls are able to look past Kimi's sooooo clich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2007 Hi i'm JulieI'm 27 years old and i'm from Ireland I've been a Formula 1 fan for about 11 years and i love Kimi Raikkonen Welcome to you Julie. Great to have some more females onboard. Welcome as well to our new Aussie member newredsuit. I will add that it is a pity you both support Mr personality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newredsuit 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2007 Hi Julie. Btw I just love how girls are able to look past Kimi's sooooo clich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites