Both Michael & the Mercedes team should move to Sportscars......
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Both Michael & the Mercedes team should move to Sportscars......
Well 10th to 6th looks like good racing to me! Much better then 1st to 4th.
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Originally Posted by ioan
It was a good race from MS today. There's the question of whether it was simply down to being on a track which suits him, but for now let's give credit where it's due. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
You can only credit him with a good race today, other circuits another day, and another performance.
But for know Michael did a good job today.
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Originally Posted by ioan
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wonder if there was a deposit made before the race....
I agree, Michael performed well today. In a race which shifted around a lot, Michael saw through it and made a lot of headway on his grid position.
He also stated he was unhappy at the balance of his car. Assuming he may have fancied a go at Alonso had he had a better set up.
He's stated before the race that his aim is to fight the Ferraris.Quote:
Originally Posted by aki13
Although another lap or two and Heidfeld would have passed them both in that race.
Most probably.
Michael who? :p
He also said that Nico isn't better than him.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Looks like he was right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
this time.......or was another ... oh well, never mindQuote:
Originally Posted by ioan
One swallow does not a summer make.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
A Scottish Herald front page, perhaps... :eek:
Mediocre qualifying but great start to the race. Perhaps This is the kick start he needs or just a blip on the downward spiral?
at age of 40 and still able to drive a f1 car that itself show's the greatness in him. regardless of he come 1st or 24th.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Well, he has made a better comeback than previous champions Nigel Mansell and Alan Jones. Who else failed miserably after making a comeback to the sport?
Our Noige's first comeback (in '94) resulted in a win. The '95 McLaren was about as good as B&Q self install shed (but not excusing Mansell's parking of it.....)Quote:
Originally Posted by 52Paddy
He said himself he had poor balance in Barcelona, and still kept it ahead of Rosberg. Schumacher has had his share of DRS problems too. Still not totally convincing though, needs to string a few good races together.
Here's a question: If we were talking about anyone other than Michael Schumacher how would we view the performances of Nico's team-mate?
Correct, but you can't argue with 7WDC, 91 wins, 68 poles and a gazillion points. I don't think Nico is better, just that he is younger, hungier and his mind/body more able than MS is today at 41.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
That's true.Quote:
Originally Posted by SGWilko
I guess generally he would be viewed in a similar manner to either current Webber or Massa. Also depends, at which stage of his career that "other" driver was. If he was a rookie, after every good race it would be said that "he is showing signs of maturity and coming good, a conceivable bet for a long-term future."Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
I would point out that, despite his brilliant pole position in Adelaide, by the time Hill and Schumacher crashed on lap 35 of 81, he was already some 40-45 seconds behind both of them... fairly ordinary by today's standards.Quote:
Originally Posted by SGWilko
When he comprehensively whooped Nakajima there was a lot of speculation that it was becuase the Japanese driver was rubbish and only employed because he came free with the Toyota engine. But there's evidence to suggest that actually Rosberg is a lot better than many thought: he has been faster than Schumacher in the vast majority of practices, qualifying sessions and races.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Sing it brother!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
I always regarded this as a lose, lose situation for Nico. If he were beaten by Schumacher then he is just another driver that couldn’t live with Schuey’s pace. If he beats Schumacher, then Schumacher is simply past it and not as good as he used to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave B
It is clear to see from Schumacher’s performances that he isn’t as good as he used to be, but what is clear is that Nico is a very formidable opponent. How good Nico really is remains to be seen. For instance, based on what I’ve seen of him so far, I couldn’t put him in the same leagues as the top tier drivers such as Hamilton and Alonso. He may be there, I just haven’t seen it yet but he has shown flashes of brilliance.
This!Quote:
Originally Posted by 555-04Q2
Whether or not you subscribe to the claim that MS would not have had the success he achieved without the preferential treatment and superior technology from both the FIA and Ferrari, I would be interested in understanding how you claim he is better than Nico when the younger driver is achieving the results, is hungrier and more able as you claim.Quote:
Originally Posted by 555-04Q2
I would have thought that, in this instance, 'hungrier' and 'more able' mean 'better'!Quote:
Originally Posted by Retro Formula 1
I never said MS was better than NR. I feel they are about on par with each other.Quote:
Originally Posted by Retro Formula 1
[quote="henners88"]I take it you are referring to a Michael in his prime?[quote]
Yes.
Wrong era, wrong car and wrong negotiating abilities :(Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
I doubt it. I don't believe he has the ruthlessness that Schuey had. I don't believe Schuey would have had 7 WDC's without that. He is definitely worth a couple of WDC though.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
Not to be boring or negative. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight
But your not worth any WDC unless you actually put a championship winning season together. ;)
yeah, michael seems to be a bit behind nico.......again
Rubbish. LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
No one compares to MS in his prime, much less NR. Remind us how much success has had NR in F1.