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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 06:33 AM
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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Vettel has been slower than Ricardo every 2014 race, not just a single race.
Seb was faster at Malaysia in every session. Otherwise, Ricciardo has been faster most sessions. Still not sure I'd write off Seb.
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 07:03 PM
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I'm really surprised more of that isn't covered by the regulations, like the size of the side pods and stuff. If only the real Mercedes' were as reliable.
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Old May 11, 2014 | 02:32 PM
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first few laps was crazy. the two car contacts got really lucky that the cars survived. so vettle is not that great of a driver after all, it was the car all along. who would have guess.
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Vettel has been slower than Ricardo every 2014 race, not just a single race.
So you still think Vettel isn't very good?
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Old May 11, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Great run today. Mercedes laps Ferrari

Vettel had a very good run from the rear. Ricardo certainly did well. Was hoping Massa would have performed better

Too bad we dont discuss IRL. Disastrous standing start yesterday
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Old May 12, 2014 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
So you still think Vettel isn't very good?
Obviously the RB car is faster than the rest of the field considering where Ricardo finished. So was it the car or vettle?
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Old May 12, 2014 | 04:46 AM
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Good race at the end. Could tell Hami really wanted to win.
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Old May 12, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by honda-guy
Obviously the RB car is faster than the rest of the field considering where Ricardo finished. So was it the car or vettle?
Personally, I attribute the drive at Spain to Vettel. Ricciardo's big leap shows the car is good, but I still give huge credit to Vettel.
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Old May 12, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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If RB comes back to win both championships this year, I wonder how many will still claim Vettel isn't really a "good driver."
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Old May 12, 2014 | 08:52 AM
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I'm a bit sad that the 5th & 6th place drivers had no mishaps/stalling issues, but were lapped by the 1st & 2nd place finishers. I'm not sure if that's a problem for Ferrari, or for the sport.
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Old May 12, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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I'm a bit sad that the 5th & 6th place drivers had no mishaps/stalling issues, but were lapped by the 1st & 2nd place finishers. I'm not sure if that's a problem for Ferrari, or for the sport.
As long as Mercedes allows Nico and Lewis to race, I don't think it's a problem for F1. It begins to be a problem when it becomes like RBR or Ferrari of the MS era when the winner is a foregone conclusion.

It is a problem for Ferrari (and many other teams). A month to work on the cars and it appears everyone except RBR actually lost ground.
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Old May 13, 2014 | 01:36 PM
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Sad to see Fernando's talent and career basically gone unrewarded due to years of his commitment with Ferrari.
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Old May 13, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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You're right... Other than the 11 wins and finishing 2nd in the drivers championship 3 times?
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Old May 13, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by boostincincy
Sad to see Fernando's talent and career basically gone unrewarded due to years of his commitment with Ferrari.
Highest paid F1 driver making approx 40 million per year & a net worth over 100 million

Yea, I feel sorry for him as well

Just joking & understand from a sports performance point of view he could do better. If I were him I would stay put & enjoy the ride

Watch this documentary of the 2013 Ferrari off season preparation for 2014


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Old May 14, 2014 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
You're right... Other than the 11 wins and finishing 2nd in the drivers championship 3 times?
Because 2nd is good enough I guess
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