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Massa's performance is underwhelming, and will not enhance Felipe's standing within Ferrari for next year, nor will it do his future job prospects with other teams any good. That is what should be motivating him, if achieving the best possible positions in races is not enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
The red car rule......Quote:
Originally Posted by Valve Bounce
I agree with the sentiments of theugsquirrel here. Racing for Santander and Alonso, as such, probably isn't interesting indeed. But what Massa can do in such situation, is to simply enjoy being part of F1, get the enjoyment of driving the car as fast as he can and battling with others cars on track - like living in his own world. A lot is dependent on tweaking the thinking. After all he can feel relaxed about not being involved in the title fight, so can just purely enjoy racing without such pressure.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Perhaps over time Massa can learn enjoying the status of an underdog driver, at the moment he clearly isn't used to it. Just let's look at Button for contrast, he seems to enjoy his underdog status. Before the season everyone kept telling, how McLaren is Hamilton's team, he is the number one there and Button has no chance. Well, he never cared and despite being outpaced he is getting the results. If Massa can reach such relaxed feeling for 2011, he may actually really surprise. And it's the only way he can do it. But by thinking that "oh well I'm a number 2 driver and how frustrating is that" he will never do that. It would be quite pointless.
Who knows, perhaps 2010 will be valuable for Massa's development as a driver. It has been a good character building season as for the first time in his F1 career he may feel that Ferrari isn't supporting him (they did even in his Sauber days). But he has the whole winter to think, how to approach next season with such knowledge and adapt to the situation.
I don't think Ferrari, or any other team, really need a driver who simply gives up, if what you imply is true. If you're a quitter, then there's no place for you in F1.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
No penalty for Rosberg; a reprimand for Schumacher.
No LdM didn't tell me that, I just think and hope Massa isn't that stupid to play against Ferrari especially with so few seat available at top Team for next season. And why you care how Ferrari deals with drivers anyway...thanks God you're not, and you've never been a real tifoso !Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
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Document No.33Quote:
Document No.27
No / Driver 14 - Adrian Sutil
Team Force India F1 Team
Time 14:01:00
Session Qualifying
Fact Pit Lace Speeding - 108.9 km/h
Offence Breach of Article 30.12 of the 2010 FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations
Penalty Fine - €1,800
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/5019
FIA and BBC both predict heavy rain for the race!
But I'll wait 'til I see it.
So true. If you have to go searching around for "motivation", it's time to get the hell out. You have the most amazing job in the world, regardless of anything. If you can't get motivated for that, then you're toast, and might as well follow Kimi.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ent
I am not saying that this is what Massa is going through, but any driver who can't motivate themselves for racing in F1 should really call it quits.
I wouldn't like to see the WDC decided by weather at this point in the season.