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Thread: Goodbye Felipe
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1st September 2016, 16:01 #1
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Goodbye Felipe
Well, I'm surprised that no one has opened this thread yet, so I'll have to.
I wasn't expecting to read the confirmation of Massa's retirement just yet, so it's come as quite a surprise to me. However, quite frankly, I think it's come a few years too late - he's a nice guy, but not that great as a driver IMHO.
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1st September 2016, 16:21 #2
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1st September 2016, 17:07 #3
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His motivation was not quite there this year. He seemed to get all the problems with the car at Williams this year hence has not showed his normal level of performance. A driver like Massa brings alot of experience to a team, hence l think he would have found a seat if he really wanted to continue in F1. However, it is true that the sort of seats he would have wanted are locked out by fresh in-fluxing talent or relocating younger talents with experience.
He is part of F1's history and we shall talk about him when we reminisce the high points of his carreer that intersects Hamilton's, Alonso's, Raikonnen and Schumacher's. I think he is deserving of a respectable farewell.
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2nd September 2016, 00:23 #4
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double post.
Last edited by Starter; 2nd September 2016 at 00:28. Reason: double post
"Old roats am jake mit goats."
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2nd September 2016, 00:27 #5
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A very good driver capable of winning and did. Always better than 2/3 of the drivers on the grid, but age catches up with the best of us (except maybe for Fangio and Watson). Great comeback from his injury. He's earned a good retirement.
"Old roats am jake mit goats."
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2nd September 2016, 01:42 #6
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Farewell Felipe! On your day you were as fast as anyone. You are a man, and a racing prodigy. This sums up your 2008 campaign:
Man what a climax to an incredible season. I watched that race at a dive bar in the San Diego Gaslamp with Gloomyday!May the forza be with you
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2nd September 2016, 09:33 #7
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I don't think I would rate him that highly. I personally wouldn't place him among top 10 drivers on the grid and wouldn't have done so for years already.
Otherwise a decent mid-level talent, who has got pretty fortunate with cars in his career. For 10 years already he has been driving only either good or very good cars.
His performances during 2006-2009 are memorable. Some truly standout drives and even a title challenge, which came completely unexpected for many.
Since then not much to remember though. Consistently getting beaten by team-mates, sometimes by an embarrassing amount, and only very few impressive drives. About time to retire and at least finally this Williams seat opens up for somebody else.
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2nd September 2016, 11:36 #8
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Farewell Felipe. On his day, a very good driver but never a great one. One of those i'd signpost as the difference between a 'fast driver' and 'racer' - I think, the last year in particular, he's lacked the motivation and so the time is right.
A classy guy though, a great chracter.:champion: WRC3 championship, WRC4 championship, WRC4 PCWRC, WRC4 ERC
Winner - TRD2 Bathurst:burnout:
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2nd September 2016, 12:25 #9
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Nationality :- Brazilian
First F1 race : Australian GP 2002
Total nos of races : 243 race starts
Total nos of podiums : 41
Total number of wins : 11
Highest Title position : 2nd [2008]
Total career points : 1110 points
Teams driven for : Sauber, Ferrari, Williams
In an era of Schumacher, Vettel, Hamilton and Alonso, Massa has held his own to show he is a talented racer. His record shows that he is no slouch. And his remarkable determination to return to racing after what could have been a career ending injury where a projectile [spring] from Ruben Barichello's Brawn lodged into his forehead, shows what a fighter this guy is. His war of words with Hamilton was funny and would be missed. His absence from the grid next year would certainly be noticed. Farewell Felipe, we look forward to the next generation of Massa.
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2nd September 2016, 13:26 #10
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You'll notice I didn't say "great" I said "very good".
Otherwise a decent mid-level talent, who has got pretty fortunate with cars in his career. For 10 years already he has been driving only either good or very good cars."Old roats am jake mit goats."
-- Smokey Stover
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