RE: PH in Dubai - Ferrari vs McLaren
Discussion
Another cracking article, reading through I was imagining myself in the cockpit of the Ferrari, feeling it shimmy under braking, the back end struggling to brake free at the apex.. I never used to be a Ferrari fan but I think I'm slowly getting it, the 430/458 race cars are divine and they've really stretched to keep N/A relevant in a sector (or sectors) where raw power carries so much weight.
I would do naughty things with that 458.
Ok there are some little errors, sure it's important to get the details right, that should be a pretty high priority for journalists, we rely on them for facts, though the position of the paddles isn't a serious concern for me, as I'll never drive either, but innocent journalistic errors, on an article which ultimately doesn't matter* and where there is positive reader/customer engagement, there's no need to be mean about it, or to be mean back.
(*if it was about e.g. immigration, the efficacy of a new drug, how much of our tax is spent on something or other, I'd be more concerned by factual errors)
I would do naughty things with that 458.
Ok there are some little errors, sure it's important to get the details right, that should be a pretty high priority for journalists, we rely on them for facts, though the position of the paddles isn't a serious concern for me, as I'll never drive either, but innocent journalistic errors, on an article which ultimately doesn't matter* and where there is positive reader/customer engagement, there's no need to be mean about it, or to be mean back.
(*if it was about e.g. immigration, the efficacy of a new drug, how much of our tax is spent on something or other, I'd be more concerned by factual errors)
Edited by scarble on Monday 24th November 20:44
bubney72 said:
chelme said:
'Close call but it's Italy's day this time round'. I think its fair to say its Italy's half decade. All versions of the McLaren 12C have fallen short of the 458, including the ugly 650S.
+1It would seem La Ferrari has caned the P1 in Car magazine back to back too.
bubney72 said:
chelme said:
'Close call but it's Italy's day this time round'. I think its fair to say its Italy's half decade. All versions of the McLaren 12C have fallen short of the 458, including the ugly 650S.
+1It would seem La Ferrari has caned the P1 in Car magazine back to back too.
legaleagleboy said:
Dale, really nice article and you gave a huge insight on the comparative driving experience. Go Pro quality was fab as well.
Think you need longer in the car(s) though ......... I propose an extended test drive in the Dubai 24hr race, same cars same track on 9/10th Jan !! ..... get your flight booked.
What a perfectly marvellous idea! Not sure my budget runs to a GT3 drive though... as suggested, I will just try and keep my name out there, just in case... Think you need longer in the car(s) though ......... I propose an extended test drive in the Dubai 24hr race, same cars same track on 9/10th Jan !! ..... get your flight booked.
@Asterisx - I found Dubai circuit to be a really nice experience. Much more elevation than I expected and some genuinely challenging corners and complexes. Not artificial at all. Personally I'm not a huge fan of many of our 'airfield' circuits. My favourites will forever be the Nordschleife, followed by Cadwell/Spa/Barber/Zolder(the back bit). But variety is the spice of life
Edited by Dale Lomas on Tuesday 25th November 19:37
Europa1 said:
bubney72 said:
chelme said:
'Close call but it's Italy's day this time round'. I think its fair to say its Italy's half decade. All versions of the McLaren 12C have fallen short of the 458, including the ugly 650S.
+1It would seem La Ferrari has caned the P1 in Car magazine back to back too.
I wouldn't want to pay the expenses of going racing in these two, (could they be disclosed in a follow up article? ) but would love to hear them at the trackside. Ferrari seems to be on a roll v McLaren at the moment, so come on Woking fling the kitchen sink at it. Personally IMHO McLaren need to have a better label for their cars and really need to improve the styling compared to the italian rivals, there is no sense of beauty in their cars and perhaps Audi is their natural competitor (R8). Ferrari looks like a premium product and McLaren need to try harder on the styling and the reliability upped from the early cars. I am looking forward to seeing all of the GT3 cars from the usual suspects and hoping they will all race next season.
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