2010 Formula 1 thread

m4a1mustang · 10-11-2010, 07:39 AM

I remember his first race with Minardi and all his struggles before joining Red Bull. He showed promise but never had the right car or team behind him. I think there were a few times where it looked like he might not even last in F1.

It's also very nice to see him leading his punk teammate this year. I hope he can keep it clean and bring the title home... good for him!

G37Sam · 10-11-2010, 07:46 AM

He definitely deserves it!

WShade · 10-16-2010, 10:46 PM

This year for Mercedes GP.

G37Sam · 10-17-2010, 06:02 AM

And I believe next year also, thing are going to be "different" according to him

antman22 · 10-19-2010, 12:17 AM

I think the expectations out of Schu this year was extremely high. So many fans and critics thought he'd be racking up the wins right away...the man has been gone from the sport for a few years, and yet with a "so-so" car, he's been able to post some top 10 finishes and race pretty competitively. With the limited amount of practice time and with cars totally different from the ones he used to drive, I think he's done quite well.Hopefully next season they can put him in a better car and maybe we can see him a little more competitive.

Waiz · 10-19-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by antman22

I think the expectations out of Schu this year was extremely high. So many fans and critics thought he'd be racking up the wins right away...the man has been gone from the sport for a few years, and yet with a "so-so" car, he's been able to post some top 10 finishes and race pretty competitively. With the limited amount of practice time and with cars totally different from the ones he used to drive, I think he's done quite well.Hopefully next season they can put him in a better car and maybe we can see him a little more competitive.

I was just thinking the same thing watching him at Suzuka. I also think that his car has been limited this year due to the advanced aero that some of the other teams are running.

Regardless, it's been one of my favorite seasons so far being able to see him competing with the younger guys.

m4a1mustang · 10-19-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I was just thinking the same thing watching him at Suzuka. I also think that his car has been limited this year due to the advanced aero that some of the other teams are running.

Regardless, it's been one of my favorite seasons so far being able to see him competing with the younger guys.

We all know how good he is at developing a car, so assuming he's still around next season I'm interested to see how Mercedes GP ranks...

sig11 · 10-19-2010, 09:00 AM

You know... with the way this season started out I sure didn't expect it to be as entertaining of a season as it has been. I still think they need to bring softer tires than they are though.

m4a1mustang · 10-19-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sig11

You know... with the way this season started out I sure didn't expect it to be as entertaining of a season as it has been. I still think they need to bring softer tires than they are though.

I agree 100% They need to be sliding around and fighting the tires. If you push too hard and pull away you will wear them out quicker and get run down. It would make the racing so much better.

Demon Z · 10-19-2010, 09:01 AM

I do believe Brawn has already said he'll be back next year. Schuey may be a polarizing driver, but 7 championships is no fluke.

antman22 · 10-19-2010, 10:45 AM

i agree about the tires....we're seeing the drivers run a full race with only one change (mostly due to regulation)...they're running 50+ laps on a single set of tires...no fun haha.

m4a1mustang · 10-19-2010, 10:55 AM

Yep. Tires are the answer to good racing. If you run a tire that degrades after 15 laps or so the drivers really have to fight to manage them and you'll see some pretty awesome racing. We saw it in Montreal where the tires weren't lasting much beyond that many laps. It was awesome.

G37Sam · 10-19-2010, 04:56 PM

Which race was it that Vettel went into the pit for his first tire change one lap before the end of the race.. That made me lol

m4a1mustang · 10-19-2010, 06:38 PM

Monza I believe. Finished P4

Waiz · 10-19-2010, 07:08 PM

Korean GP Preview by Mark Webber:

http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/...21242914593529

10-11-2010, 07:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I remember his first race with Minardi and all his struggles before joining Red Bull. He showed promise but never had the right car or team behind him. I think there were a few times where it looked like he might not even last in F1. It's also very nice to see him leading his punk teammate this year. I hope he can keep it clean and bring the title home... good for him! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-11-2010, 07:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 21	He definitely deserves it! __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

10-16-2010, 10:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	This year for Mercedes GP. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

10-17-2010, 06:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
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10-19-2010, 10:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Yep. Tires are the answer to good racing. If you run a tire that degrades after 15 laps or so the drivers really have to fight to manage them and you'll see some pretty awesome racing. We saw it in Montreal where the tires weren't lasting much beyond that many laps. It was awesome. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-19-2010, 12:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	I think the expectations out of Schu this year was extremely high. So many fans and critics thought he'd be racking up the wins right away...the man has been gone from the sport for a few years, and yet with a "so-so" car, he's been able to post some top 10 finishes and race pretty competitively. With the limited amount of practice time and with cars totally different from the ones he used to drive, I think he's done quite well.Hopefully next season they can put him in a better car and maybe we can see him a little more competitive.

10-19-2010, 09:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 19	You know... with the way this season started out I sure didn't expect it to be as entertaining of a season as it has been. I still think they need to bring softer tires than they are though.

10-19-2010, 09:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 17	I do believe Brawn has already said he'll be back next year. Schuey may be a polarizing driver, but 7 championships is no fluke.

10-19-2010, 10:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	i agree about the tires....we're seeing the drivers run a full race with only one change (mostly due to regulation)...they're running 50+ laps on a single set of tires...no fun haha.

10-19-2010, 04:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 21	Which race was it that Vettel went into the pit for his first tire change one lap before the end of the race.. That made me lol __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

10-19-2010, 06:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Monza I believe. Finished P4 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Korean GP Preview by Mark Webber: http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/...21242914593529

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