German Grand Prix 2010, Hockenheimring Circuit - Race 11/19
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I think it was more the "I'm correct" attitude which makes it noteworthy. Much like most of his posts around here at the moment.
Button was the faster of the two at Germany - first race where that could be said (wet or dry tbh).
Getting bunched up behind Vettel's disasterous start didn't do anything for his placing though.
At the time I said that...yes I believed Button would get destroyed as there were too many things going against him. As it stands he is doing a pretty good job, backing Hamilton, consistently finishing close to him.
LOL You are already softening things up, just in case your man doesnt win the title
FWIW I like stand behind my predictions until I am proved wrong. The only prediction I made which I would like to change is MSc finishing ahead of Rosberg in this year's WDC. MSc is a mere shadow of his former self, regardless of what he tells the press.
My prediction of Alonso winning this year's title, with Hamilton 2nd, still stands. If I could revise that prediction I would, but I am happy to run with it.
So, is the date likely to be in August or could they even set the date after this year's WDC is over?
Soldato
LOL You are already softening things up, just in case your man doesnt win the title
FWIW I like stand behind my predictions until I am proved wrong. The only prediction I made which I would like to change is MSc finishing ahead of Rosberg in this year's WDC. MSc is a mere shadow of his former self, regardless of what he tells the press.
My prediction of Alonso winning this year's title, with Hamilton 2nd, still stands. If I could revise that prediction I would, but I am happy to run with it.
Long time left in the season mate. Anything can happen yet.
Apart from Yamamoto winning the title, of course. That one can't happen.
I very much doubt it will be after the end, no idea though. Will have to wait and see.
Soldato
Interesting..
I just rewatched the Australia 2010 race edit on the F1 website... it has the following interesting quote in it:
Smeadly: "Felipe, Fernando is faster than you. Come on, pick up the pace."
It sounds like Ferrari have been giving Massa the "hurry up" since the early season.
I just rewatched the Australia 2010 race edit on the F1 website... it has the following interesting quote in it:
Smeadly: "Felipe, Fernando is faster than you. Come on, pick up the pace."
It sounds like Ferrari have been giving Massa the "hurry up" since the early season.
This happens all the time, amongst team-mates and engineers. No big deal.
The key difference in Germany was the deliberate (slow) speed with which Smedley said, "Fernando...is...faster...than...you...". He then went on to ask if Massa had heard the message. He then later apologised to Massa.
However, I have no doubt that if you picked up on this (Australia) conversation, then Ferrari will also use this as an example to show that they routinely let their drivers know if the other driver is going faster and that the message issued in Germany is routine and was not not a coded message.
Soldato
I know sunama I just thought it was interesting and adds insight to the whole thought process that Ferrari collectively were going through.
The similarity of the wording that Smeadley used is what makes it interesting.
I just thought it was interesting and adds insight to the whole thought process that Ferrari collectively were going through.The similarity of the wording that Smeadley used is what makes it interesting.
They have been giving him the hurry up in every race this year, because he's slow.
At no point though has he moved aside for alonso, which is good evidence for ferrari to use. They gave a similar message to him many times this year and this time he chose to move aside.
They could use that as evidence it wasn't a team order.
Soldato
The way they said it in Australia is totally different than the way they said it in Germany.
In Australia Rob Smedley told him to 'pick up the pace' and in Germany he said it very slow, told Massa to confirm....he....understood.... and he said sorry afterwards.
How can Massa deny he is a number 2 driver now?
He could have won that race yet he pulled over. Thats set the presidence for his season and now he has to live with that.
Alonso is so full of it as well, saying they did what was right for the team, what a joke. He would never have moved aside if it had been the other way around. Total hypocrite.
He could have won that race yet he pulled over. Thats set the presidence for his season and now he has to live with that.
Alonso is so full of it as well, saying they did what was right for the team, what a joke. He would never have moved aside if it had been the other way around. Total hypocrite.
Simply because Massa isn't fast enough to be able to get close enough to ask for Alonso to move aside.
The race edit is up - http://www.formula1.com/video/race_edits.html
Soldato
Love it. Especially at the end.
So, how long have the flexible wings used by RBR been in operation for?
Since race 4, in China, perhaps?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vk18Z6RTU
Since race 4, in China, perhaps?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vk18Z6RTU
flexing is very noticable at the end of that straight.