Formula-1 2018

God-Speed

For next year, instead of maybe letting Kimi go, they should think of replacing some of the teams engineers.

alcheng

Yes, the race strategist.

They just simply don't know when and who should pit or stay-out.

they have the pace today and raikkonen drove an great race...

but the strategy ruined him...


also a big laugh at them regarding the soft tires, they only brought one set to the race for each driver...

so without performing any test on it during the FPs which mean they have zero data on its performance and durability, they put it on during the race and expect it will last 30+ laps.....

it just sounds like a joke.... a big joke.....

DLSTR

Vettel is sorely over rated. Pressure bends him badly. Fastest car, most costly mistakes and LH is utter consistency. If Ferrari and Vettel lose this title due to Vettel's mistakes he needs to go. They have given him the tools and enough rope LOL

alcheng

ferrari just simply put too much on vettel.

i understand vettel might have a better chance to win the DC from day one.

BUT, they can't ignore there's the other driver need to be taken care of.

they just give raikkonen a car, set it up, then say, "alright, now you're on your own..."

so far, since I can't remember when, I've never seen a workable or sensible race plan for the 2nd driver.

when both drivers are running, vettel gets the better strategy and raikkonen gets nothing.

when vettel is out of contention... raikkonen... will still get nothing...


drivers wise.. i think ricciardo will have a better chance to win the DC than vettel if you put him in the ferrari.

ayrton88

Ferrari must have forgot the lessons learned when Michael was their driver. Never pit first. He would always wait for Hakkinen to pit, throw in some fast laps, and when he did pit he would almost always come out ahead of Mika. I agree, the strategists lost Kimi that race. And I also agree that Vettel is not good under pressure.

alcheng

During the Schumacher years, they have the best personnel combination: Jean Todt, Ross Brawn was considered the best strayegist on the paddock, and they have the best driver.


True that at that time they always wait for Hakkinnen to pit first then they'll pit..

this move actually earn him the 2000 DC from Hakkinnen at Suzuka.


You know.. I was heart broken cos I'm a big fan of Hakkinnen and McLaren... lol

ayrton88

I was a Hakkinnen fan too. I hated that era. All the passing was done in the pits. If they ever bring back refueling, I'm done with F1.

Cyber370

I'm a big Ferrari fan and I have to admit, I have lost hope in Ferrari this year. I can't take all of their stupid strategic mistakes and Vettel is getting on my nerves. He just does not have what it takes to win. He keeps making stupid mistakes and it's getting old real fast. I truly believe Ferrari need to drop him and perform a huge team cleanup if they hope to come back and win in 2019.

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ayrton88

I guess it's kind of nice that he will retire at the same team he started with. Hopefully they will have a good car next year.

danegrey

Sauber seems to be improving, which is good, in a way I wish Kimi would have retired. I do like seeing the extra effort, his form and his personality. All which is refreshing.

But there are a lot of young drivers queuing up. Just for something different.

And maybe Mercedes is correct in having/allowing a third car, for young drivers.

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DLSTR

Understatement Seb- https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...in-title-fight

Singapore GP: Sebastian Vettel says 'biggest enemy is me' in title fight

alcheng

I have a feeling they (Ferrari/Sauber) pay raikkonen to stay in Sauber as a Plan B in case if Leclerc doesn't perform up to their standard then they can switch back in 2020...

alcheng

that means 2 more years for Raikkonen in formula-1

DLSTR

https://www.planetf1.com/news/arriva...not-team-boss/

Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has said Sebastian Vettel had no say whatsoever in the Scuderia’s driver plans for the 2019 season.

xxAGAVExx

Wow watching qualifying and just saw this about Kimi. Sad to see him go to a team that he’ll have a less chance of winning, but at the same time he’ll shine in his old team and help Sauber move up in the pack next year, I just hope they invest a lot more in the car too.


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