Rosberg vs Hamilton

[wnut]

Originally Posted by bella

i don't know who's going to win on track, but i'm REALLY looking forward to seeing the tantrums

Adding, I think Nico is a lot faster than he is given credit for.

Interesting times ahead!

[Beetle]

Originally Posted by wnut

Adding, I think Nico is a lot faster than he is given credit for.

Interesting times ahead!

I couldn't agree more. Nico is probably the most underestimated driver in Formula 1 these days.

[Greem]

Originally Posted by deeks6

However, in typical arrogant fashion, he has dismissed Rosberg as a competitor. He's going to look pretty stupid when Nico rolls him. However, he will be "unlucky" of course and passing a HRT and a couple of Caterhams will reassure his fans of his greatness

Has he?

Anyway, he won't be passing anyone in an HRT. Keep up.

[luke g28]

I dont know, Nico was very highly rated until MSC joined, since then he has really struggled to get any good results in.

Difficult to judge the relative pace of the Merc over the last few seasons really.

[JeremySmith]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Is that the new Mercedes team uniform? Wings on the shirts as well as on the cars?

That's 70's downforce right there init...

[Oran Park Forever]

One things for sure, Mercedes will be the only team garage equipped with a hair salon, 2 full time beauticians & wall to wall mirrors.

They're also working on new telemetry software, mainly an 'Egometer' to compare levels of F.I.G.J.A.M

Also l believe SKY is working with Mercedes in developing an 18 part series called 'So You Think You Can Drive!'

.....if only they focused on the 'one' important objective!
...oh well!

[Razzzor]

I found it interesting that Rosberg got the higher number (meaning if neither set a lap time in qualy, Rosberg will start in front).

I think Rosberg is underrated now, but he's very inconsistent. He had some struggles in 2012, but then there were times when he left MS in his dust, like the race he won. MS was going to struggle to hold onto 3rd before he retired.

I guess if the Mercedes is a fast car and doesn't have issues with the tyres, which is perhaps where Nico struggled compared to MS, then he'll be fast. Same could be said with Lewis, he's never been one to take care of his tyres much.

I think Lewis will be consistently faster than Nico, just as he was over Button, but only by a small amount. And being faster doesn't mean he'll outscore him. Nico is perhaps a much better qualifier than Jenson too - that could make some difference.

[Mr V]

Originally Posted by Knowlesy

And also complete rubbish.

I apologise for finding something funny

[Aysedasi]

I think one or two people need to grow up and put their rather childish dislike of LH to one side...... I mean, if I have to do that for Vettel, it's only fair.......

[Bononi]

Originally Posted by F1Pete

Nico has experience with the car, the team and the environment. Nico showed Michael the door. Will Lewis gain an immediate advantage by being the perceived number one? It should be interesting.

Wow, for a second I thought we're one season ahead but I checked and we're still in 2012.

Using my experience of 41 years watching F1, I'll wait for the races to happen before I make any conclusions on this matter. Things are not like it seems and surprisingly sometimes they are !

[Knowlesy]

Originally Posted by Mr V

I apologise for finding something funny

Please refrain in future.

[Mr V]

I'll try, but a bit difficult for those of us who have a sense of humour

[deeks6]

Originally Posted by Mr V

I'll try, but a bit difficult for those of us who have a sense of humour

Stiff upper lip old boy ... as long as you don't vote for Jerry in DOTR

[chunterer]

I think Hamilton will hammer Nico on pure pace, as he has done to Button on the whole, but then Jenson is a better all round driver than Nico. Lewis has learnt a lot these last 2 seasons and will be more fired up than ever imho.

It ought to be a 'whitewash at the silverhouse' (sorry terrible line that)

If Hamilton lets his head drop, Nico will sense his opportunity though.

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by deeks6

Stiff upper lip old boy ... as long as you don't vote for Jerry in DOTR

Jerry? If that's intended to mean what I think it means - wow, hilarious.....

[Adam43]

Well people are laughing at something or someone.

[andy666]

I have a bet with a friend that Lewis will be on the podium at least once next season , I think he may spring a couple of surprises . I am not a huge Lewis fan but for me he will have the upper hand against Nico . This is not a diss towards Nico, i think he is underrated and on his day can be as quick as anyone else on the track . Trouble is "his days" dont come around too often . I had better start saving !!

[Mr V]

Originally Posted by andy666

I have a bet with a friend that Lewis will be on the podium at least once next season

To be fair, both Michael and Nico managed a podium in 2012, so Lewis getting one isn't unrealistic.

[wolfhound]

Originally Posted by andy666

I have a bet with a friend that Lewis will be on the podium at least once next season , I think he may spring a couple of surprises . I am not a huge Lewis fan but for me he will have the upper hand against Nico . This is not a diss towards Nico, i think he is underrated and on his day can be as quick as anyone else on the track . Trouble is "his days" dont come around too often . I had better start saving !!

On the podium yes, top step now that would be another punt.
I wonder what odds the bookies will give for Lewis to not win a race next year?

[hannabyjj]

Originally Posted by Mr V

Lewis to win hands down........................


..............but that's what i thought would happen against Jenson and it didn't.

Last season no this season he did beat him hands down

[Mr V]

Originally Posted by hannabyjj

Last season no this season he did beat him hands down

So overall, it didn't go as expected then?

[kartincolin]

The safe bet would be to say that Hamilton will quickly emerge as the quicker of the two drivers. But in a different environment, and a different car, things may not prove qute so simple for Lewis.

[Oran Park Forever]

So long as LH is the centre of attention, he'll do just fine. Best to wait for the honeymoon to wear off before seeing where it all lands. Yes he's fast but as we've all seen, it doesn't take much 'off track' stuff to get his mood swinging & that's not the kind of thing Mercedes would take much of.....

Will be interesting to see if his friendship with Nico (from Germany) survives the deal.

Place your bets.....


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[wnut]

Originally Posted by Oran Park Forever

So long as LH is the centre of attention, he'll do just fine. Best to wait for the honeymoon to wear off before seeing where it all lands. Yes he's fast but as we've all seen, it doesn't take much 'off track' stuff to get his mood swinging & that's not the kind of thing Mercedes would take much of.....

Will be interesting to see if his friendship with Nico (from Germany) survives the deal.

Place your bets.....


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Honeymoon? I think he will find his team mate right on it from the beginning. Well prepared, fast and consistent.

Lewis better be right on his game from the off.


Whether Mercedes can provide either of them with a competitive car is another matter.

[hannabyjj]

Originally Posted by Mr V

So overall, it didn't go as expected then?

no but I think at the end of it even though Jenson is good it is clear he isn't really a match for hamilton, obviously though on Lewis' off days he can easily be shown up by Button.