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4th May 2017, 12:19 #51
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Alonso will get experience with other cars during all the days of practice although there is nothing exactly like racing. In the last days of practice, there can be upwards of 30 cars on the track at one time. He said the car was practically driving itself but, no doubt, the wings were tilted for major downforce. Things will be much tougher when the car is fully trimmed out for qualifying day. He's a great driver so I'm sure he can handle that.
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5th May 2017, 23:33 #52
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9th May 2017, 11:57 #53
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Thats what they say. But it kind of is a lower bar by todays standard. To my mind, the triple should be winning one F1 driver championship [including Monaco], winning the Indy 500 and winning the Le Mans 24 hours in the premier category in first position l might add.
But that is a tall order, and puts the possibility of a triple outside the reach of other drivers that may not win the F1 WDC but can win Monaco and the other two. Kind of like Hulkenburg who is on his way there.Last edited by Nitrodaze; 9th May 2017 at 12:03.
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9th May 2017, 12:05 #54
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9th May 2017, 12:22 #55
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10th May 2017, 02:12 #56
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What it really comes down to is that these are three iconic races, and importantly with very long traditions. Look at the list of drivers that have two legs:
Tazio Nuvolari
Maurice Trintignant
A.J.Foyt
Bruce McLaren
Jochen Rindt
JPM
Of these guys only Foyt, and JPM have won the Indy 500.
How about the guys that aren't on the list:
Schumacher
Mansell
Prost
Senna
Stewart
Clark
Fangio
and more.
My point is the first list is not a list of better drivers than the one that followed. It is simply three races, that depending on your orientation you competed in the three, and maybe had a little luck (financial backing) along the way. Just for an illustration Maurice Trintignant competed in F1 from 1950-1964 he had two race wins, both at MonacoMay the forza be with you
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10th May 2017, 02:45 #57
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17th May 2017, 05:15 #59
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It was great to see Alonso finally hoist that pig up some in Spain, but I'm sure driving at Indy was already on his mind. It will be interesting to see how he does in such a different type of car, and how he handles pace and traffic.
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20th May 2017, 22:03 #60
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Quali dawgzzz! Alright McFred at p3 about half-way through the session!
May the forza be with you
Sordo https://youtu.be/NKqJQLKlqDA?si=199ai_aOf2Qs8qJ7 Munster https://youtu.be/c_7JuAJ1W18?si=_GaShLZCbhDzO1Y3 Neuville https://youtu.be/squR_MO6I6c?si=rJEuQEKWMo-qghX5
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