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26 Mar 2011, 13:27 (Ref:2853500) | #1 | |
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Nico (DEU) vs TGF (DEU) 2
So after last years triumphant pounding of the seven times world champion by Nico Rosberg, what does 2011 hold in store?
1-0 in qualifying so far to Rosberg, but it looked closer than last year at least. I think if TGF hadn't made that mistake in the fast left-right he'd have been on par with Nico. But nevertheless, after the pre-season noises it is probably a bit disheartening for the old man. |
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26 Mar 2011, 15:32 (Ref:2853558) | #2 | ||
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It's too early to tell don't you think David?..It might be blind faith on my behalf but I think Michael is going to do just fine this year...
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26 Mar 2011, 18:03 (Ref:2853643) | #3 | |
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Although Schumi got beaten today in qualifying, we still have the race to wait for, plus all the other races! It is a bit early to right him off, just yet.
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Well nobody has yet, tbf.
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26 Mar 2011, 18:19 (Ref:2853659) | #5 | |
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I think if he does get beaten by Nico this year, he might call it a day by the end of the season. He is 42 after all and to a certain extent he has been there and done that. Getting beaten by a younger team mate he might realise the game is up.
Still we will have to wait and see. This season is a long one. |
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Same story, different season
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I'm sure this isn't a comprehensive list, but the excuses we heard during 2010 included: He's been out of racing for 3 years. He needs time. He's not used to the lack of testing. The Bridgestone tyres don't suit his driving style. The car wasn't designed to suit his driving style. When will someone try "He's not quick enough any longer"? |
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27 Mar 2011, 07:12 (Ref:2853921) | #9 | |
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Rosberg was having a decent one until Rubens stuck his nose in.
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27 Mar 2011, 07:19 (Ref:2853924) | #10 | |
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That was idiotic from Rubens. He'd have caught Rosberg eventually, so he should've been patient instead of trying to make a move from so far back. He's been in F1 since 1906 and he's made two rookie errors this weekend alone.
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27 Mar 2011, 07:26 (Ref:2853930) | #11 | |
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Worryingly DC-2008 spec.
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Which to be fair, David was quick to acknowledge. Rubens's looked worse.
But once he was committed and on the brakes, perhaps the only thing he could have done was to move left and he may have lost control. |
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7 Apr 2011, 09:58 (Ref:2860094) | #14 | |
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just watched the BBC classic grand prixs they do every weekend and it showed the Hungry GP from 1998 a season that was only good because Schumacher took it to the Mclarens despite them being incredibly fast, he shouldnt have even been able to make a fight of it that season!
i cannot believe watching it again just how good Schumacher was back then in the Brawn/Todt/Bryne era no other driver racing today would have won that race in that car and circumstances(even schumacher himself now).Thats what is frustrating really the fact people now question his ability and if he ever really was that good? he was incredible in his prime no doubt about it |
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I think its still too early to write off Schumacher, give him another couple of races and then re asses the situation. Australia always throws up some odd results and suprises as is traditional now. Yes im sure Schumacher was dissapointed after the pre season pace the car indicated it has but if Ross Brawn and co are to be beleived it wasnt really down to the drivers. It will be interesting to see how Schumacher comes back at one of the more traditional style GP circuits this weekend. Personally im not expecting him to win of course, but a top 6 finish should be achievable if the car is good. As for how he will do against Rosberg? Well I dont think he is going to destroy him by any means, but if he can get ahead and beat him then he will be doing a good job.
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As I've sad this time last year - TGF can beat Rosberg ONLY by preferential treatment.
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He needs to stop qualifying outside the top ten for starters; it's making him exposed to all kinds of incidents.
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Anyone notice how low the merdeces wing was running at load today?
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11th place. Miles behind Nico. Risky setup maybe?
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I wouldnt say Schumacher is miles behind Rosberg, sure he didnt make it into Q3 but that could have been down to just bad timing on his last run in Q2. The later you leave your last lap in Q2 the better your lap will be generally. Sure he is starting 11th, but Rosberg is only 9th place, and has been mentioned Schumacher should now have at least 1 set of fresh tyres for the race which could be a big plus at Sepang. Im not suggesting for a minute he will come anywhere close to winning, but I think it will be a interesting fight tommorow between the 2 mercedes drivers.
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Retire old man, retire..........
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9 Apr 2011, 10:55 (Ref:2860830) | #25 | ||
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I wonder a little if he's backing off a little in q2 to get tyre choice and fresh boots to start the race?
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