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What I do wonder tho is why Rosberg bothered putting on a fresh set in Q3... he was a bit too ambitious I think, he had no business to do with the top8 and beating Kobayashi shouldnt have been that important (probably a bit too big a price to pay for P9 when you are in Q3 already) |
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Of course he would have only started 10th if he hadnt run in Q3 but is it cumpolsory to run in Q3? He might have been better off not running at all and just taking 10th place on the grid.
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Michael seems to be ahead of Nico a lot over the course of a weekend and then Nico pulls a great time out when it really matters.
Reminding me of Rubens Vs Michael. With Michael becoming the new Rubens. |
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Has there been an example of anyone not actually doing a qualifying lap in Q3? He was fast enough in Q2 so now reason why he had to set a time in Q3 i suppose.
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9 Apr 2011, 16:40 (Ref:2860923) | #32 | |
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Last year it was a bit of comedy, any more and it'll get silly - Nico Hulkenburg is sitting on the sidelines, after all and could quite easily be bought out of his FI test seat and give MB more pride. the longer Michael underperforms, the less he becomes useful for them.
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Appaerenly Michael had a DRS failure that left his wing half-open for the whole lap in Q2. It wasnt a bad lap considering.
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He just isn't performing as has well as he, Brawn or the fans expected. Nothing seems to have changed from last season. I think he'll bow out at the end of this year. Still as the most successful driver in the sport, I'd add.
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More like crappy driving.
I was watching some old races to get myself in the mood for the start of this season and Schumacher is nowhere near the level he was even in 2006. Seeing his current joke performances it is easy to forget how good he actually was. Stunning driver. No idea why he thought it would be a good idea to return. Knowing when to stop is also a skill |
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I don't think he's anywhere near his best but there are a good few more 'jokers' out there than him. He's looking better this year than last anyways - he just needs to sort it out in Quali 2. |
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We have to remember that this isn't a car from the Rory Byrne stable. Ferrari aren't what they used to be.
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I dont personally think Schumacher has lost his edge at all, I just think hes in a car that isnt quite good enough at the moment. |
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Interesting conundrum for TGF fans.
If TGF indeed hasn't lost his edge and it is the car to blame then surely Nico soundly thrashing him means that Nico is better than TGF and possibly the greatest driver of all time. If on the flip side TGF has lost his edge then surely it means it was a mistake to return. I'll be interested to see how they spin this. Last edited by ralf fan; 9 Apr 2011 at 20:48. |
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What does that make Rosberg then? If TGF didn't lose his edge, and Rosberg keeps beating hin in same machinery, then Rosberg must something really extraordinary...
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As for Rosberg being something special or not, maybe he is? He won the First GP2 series back in 2005 against strong opposition from the likes of Kovalinen, Pantano, Carroll, Piquet and Jani. That certainly makes him of a decent standard IMO. We wont ever really know though unless he leaves Mercedes. |
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I noticed that the BBC (can't remember if it was MB or DC) gave him a new excuse today. Whereas last year we were continually being told that the Bridgestones didn't suit Schumacher's driving style and it would be different with the Pirellis, today we were told that the Pirellis don't suit his driving style.
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Well Rosberg does keep beating him generally. There are a few exceptions but I would tend to agree with those who say Mikey is past his best.
That is not an argument. He clearly is not able to perform as well as he was 5 years ago and age is a factor. Rosberg on the other hand was clearly quite good in GP2 and did a good job at williams but it was hard to judge. Comparing him to Mikey in terms of overall ability based on the results at Mercedes isn't really fair because Rosberg is at a physical peak, Mikey is not. |
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so frustrating to watch!! the weekend started of well in practice and i thought hold up he could be better this year!
Then he always falls short at crucial moments i think he is driving flat out but he is just missing that extra bit that young guys like rosberg and vettel can pull out when needed i dont get it though? ok its only testing but even ferrari said schumachers pace was very impressive in barcelona and that wasnt just a backhand compliment to a great ferrari the pace must be there he must still have it in him to start being consistently fast |
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when that person stops that pattern of behaviour for a long period, especially at the age MS stopped racing, the body detunes all of those things because it doesn't need them to be at that level anymore. it is then virtually impossible to regain that high level of physical prowess, especailly if the activity in question is as demanding as F1 driving - and the older they are the more difficult it is. if MS had never retired he would now still be a contender but the period he spent off the boil has ruined him i think |
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If you really must know, he had the better of Nico all weekend, his DRS failed during Q2. Seems like we have a fair few fan here who are very similar to those on PF1 formus... Schumacher has generally been faster than Nico this year, its all too easy to say he is past it... I dont think he is, he is still very quick, has great fitness (today will be a test of that) and he can still shine if that dog of a Merc does not keep failing. |
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I don't think it is pure age per se. As you suggest, if he had not stopped he might be a lot better now. |
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