Are we going to see more Red Bull domination this season?
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...because I really fear that we are.
Vettel made it look easy last weekend.
The aeriel shots from the helicopter are so revealing. Seb's RB has so much better traction out of corners, it seems to take a few extra metres lead coming out of slower corners, just like it has over seasons past.
Newey is a very clever chap. Red Bull are very good at this whole aero package thing. And the car is clearly designed around Seb's style.
It must be frustrating for drivers to know they have the ability, but when they are chasing Seb's RB the damn thing drills out of corners and takes 3-5 metres from them before they can even get the power down.
While I appreciated the drive from Seb yesterday, I admit that I will lose some interest if he continues to make a habit of it.
Come on Ferrari. Come on Lotus ! You are our best hope of an interesting season.
Am I the only one wishing that the other teams would step up a bit? I fear this could get a bit dull.
Vettel made it look easy last weekend.
The aeriel shots from the helicopter are so revealing. Seb's RB has so much better traction out of corners, it seems to take a few extra metres lead coming out of slower corners, just like it has over seasons past.
Newey is a very clever chap. Red Bull are very good at this whole aero package thing. And the car is clearly designed around Seb's style.
It must be frustrating for drivers to know they have the ability, but when they are chasing Seb's RB the damn thing drills out of corners and takes 3-5 metres from them before they can even get the power down.
While I appreciated the drive from Seb yesterday, I admit that I will lose some interest if he continues to make a habit of it.
Come on Ferrari. Come on Lotus ! You are our best hope of an interesting season.
Am I the only one wishing that the other teams would step up a bit? I fear this could get a bit dull.
I don't think it's 2011 again yet!
Alonso has had two terrible races yet stands at 60% of SV's points. I think he'll pull it back and prevent a domination.
Kimi may or may not be up there at the end of the year.
I fear Mercedes and McLaren are going to be out of the championship this year, but they should win a race or two each.
If SV monsters Spain and Monaco, then we can start getting depressed
Alonso has had two terrible races yet stands at 60% of SV's points. I think he'll pull it back and prevent a domination.
Kimi may or may not be up there at the end of the year.
I fear Mercedes and McLaren are going to be out of the championship this year, but they should win a race or two each.
If SV monsters Spain and Monaco, then we can start getting depressed
I treat the F1 as a couple of hours entertainment on a Sunday afternoon, so as long as there are decent battles going on for me to watch I don't really care if someone is romping away at the front. I have no strong affiliation to any particular team/driver, just like watching good racing.
Bahrain was a case in point - loads of great battling and we barely saw any footage of Vettel. I was entertained despite his dominance.
Bahrain was a case in point - loads of great battling and we barely saw any footage of Vettel. I was entertained despite his dominance.
With these tyres, I fear the answer will be yes.
To be fair to Seb, he seems to be doing a superb job compared to MW.
With drivers doing much of the race at only 80%, then it seems that apart from the two opening laps and the five final laps, then the driver / car combination that is fastest at 81% will be quicker than the ones that can only manage 79%.
To be fair to Seb, he seems to be doing a superb job compared to MW.
With drivers doing much of the race at only 80%, then it seems that apart from the two opening laps and the five final laps, then the driver / car combination that is fastest at 81% will be quicker than the ones that can only manage 79%.
ewenm said:
I treat the F1 as a couple of hours entertainment on a Sunday afternoon, so as long as there are decent battles going on for me to watch I don't really care if someone is romping away at the front. I have no strong affiliation to any particular team/driver, just like watching good racing.
Bahrain was a case in point - loads of great battling and we barely saw any footage of Vettel. I was entertained despite his dominance.
Yesterday reminded me of Williams and Mansell in 92. You'd see Mansell romp off the start line and then not again untill either a pit stop or at the finish.Bahrain was a case in point - loads of great battling and we barely saw any footage of Vettel. I was entertained despite his dominance.
There's a link there somewhere....
I don't think this year will be quite that clear cut, yesterday being exceptional and made alot easier by the ferrari throwing away points.
Seb has always gone well at Bahrain. Even last year when he was struggling (comparatively) with the car, he managed to win quite convincingly.
That said it's bloody obvious he's gonna romp away with the title.
As others have said though, we barely get to see him because they're following the actual racing. The less I see of him the better.
That said it's bloody obvious he's gonna romp away with the title.
As others have said though, we barely get to see him because they're following the actual racing. The less I see of him the better.
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