Official 2021 Spanish Grand Prix Thread **SPOILERS**
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TheDeuce said:
I'm sure he'll get quicker. In an interview yesterday he was pretty honest about it, he said he's not driving the car instinctively yet, he's getting there but it's a process.
Either that's true, or we are to believe he's become personally a second+ slower over the winter.. doesn't seem likely!
Had the same issue for the first 1/3 or so of the season when he joined Renault and Hulk was beating him regularly. As soon as he got things to his liking All was well again. A day and a half of pre season testing and 3 rounds in still isn't a lot of running really, especially with practice sessions being shorter aswell. Either that's true, or we are to believe he's become personally a second+ slower over the winter.. doesn't seem likely!
Big Nanas said:
TheDeuce said:
Exige77 said:
I’m not a big fan on Seb but would like to see him n the mix again so 10 !!
I'm a fan of his, but do struggle to believe he'll get back on top...But regardless, I'd at least like him to improve enough to remain in the sport for a couple more years. F1 need characters like Seb
If memory serves, he hasn't spun once this season, right?
Also a bonus mark for being typical 'desperate Seb' and rear ending Ocon in Bahrain
He's still popular though, so much so that I imagine his sponsors more than pay his salary. Id also say it's believable that he's a genuine Aston Martin fan, which probably counts for a lot.
Leithen said:
Haas & general paddock chat seems impressed with Schumacher. Alfa next year is probably a no brainer, especially if Mazepin Snr buys Haas.
If he buys the team I guess he'll go looking for a driver that won't routinely show his son up. Hell of a job to find such a driver that has a superlicense though..Edited by TheDeuce on Friday 7th May 17:41
M5-911 said:
civicduty said:
M5-911 said:
Nissany is faster than Shumacher as well which I think hasn't done anything very good either.
But then does that show anything? A Williams is faster than a Haas, is that a big surprise? What Ferrari need to do, if they really want to develop Mick is get him in the Alfa Romeo for next year.
Let Haas become some sort of sad Mazepin appreciation society, with someone who finished 12th in F2 to partner Mazepin, so he doesn’t get shown up!
As you are saying, let's see how Mick develop as a driver. Fingers crossed, he'll better than Albon and definitely a billion time better than Marzepin.
Seems a strange thing to say.
M5-911 said:
Stan the Bat said:
Why, "fingers crossed he'll be better then Albon " ?
Seems a strange thing to say.
What is so strange to you? didn't end up very well for Albon to be average compared to other F1 drivers. you just hope that Mick will develop to be a better driver.Seems a strange thing to say.
What a weird conversation. Red Bull have struggled to fill that second seat and now they're in a championship battle that matters more than ever... Wouldn't we all hope the new no2 does a good job in order to help sustain their battle?
If MS can't at least match Bottas for points soon enough, then RB's chances are shafted quite frankly.
If MS can't at least match Bottas for points soon enough, then RB's chances are shafted quite frankly.
paulguitar said:
12, I'd like to see him do well again. I found him pretty intolerable when he was winning everything at Red Bull, but away from the track I've always thought he seems like a great bloke.
-1 for vettel. I think he's been going backwards now for 4 years and should have left the sport whilst he had some credibility. Things like ramming Hamilton didn't helpStan the Bat said:
So all the drivers on the grid then ?
Just strange as why you seem fixated on Schumacher.
If he's good enough he will succeed, if he isn't then he won't .
Any particular reason why you want him to succeed.?
I don't fix on Shumacher, I pointed out that he was as well behind Nassiny. You just wish that drivers get better and don't get spat out of F1 like Albon. Just strange as why you seem fixated on Schumacher.
If he's good enough he will succeed, if he isn't then he won't .
Any particular reason why you want him to succeed.?
Looks like you are trying to twist a story and create an argument. Sorry to say, but you are barking up at the wrong tree if it is what you are looking for.
Byker28i said:
paulguitar said:
12, I'd like to see him do well again. I found him pretty intolerable when he was winning everything at Red Bull, but away from the track I've always thought he seems like a great bloke.
-1 for vettel. I think he's been going backwards now for 4 years and should have left the sport whilst he had some credibility. Things like ramming Hamilton didn't help
kambites said:
civicduty said:
What’s up with Ricciardo, is he that much slower than Norris?
I would imagine it's just a question of the car not suiting his driving style. He managed the transition from Redbull to Renault remarkably well, but for whatever reason he seems to be struggling in the Mclaren. No sign of the arrogance I often see him labelled with. He's seemed grounded, honest, and humble. And slow
kiseca said:
kambites said:
civicduty said:
What’s up with Ricciardo, is he that much slower than Norris?
I would imagine it's just a question of the car not suiting his driving style. He managed the transition from Redbull to Renault remarkably well, but for whatever reason he seems to be struggling in the Mclaren. No sign of the arrogance I often see him labelled with. He's seemed grounded, honest, and humble. And slow
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