The Ferrari thread !

"These are the rules and this is how we are going enforce them... do the best you can. Good luck and see you next year". That's the fair way. All of them know from the start what the standards are and the most clever wins... as he should do.

This would be great especially in issues like flexible devices. Since everything flexes more or less... the only standards you have are those tests. Who would design their cars to pass tougher tests just to be sure?

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Originally Posted by eu

"These are the rules and this is how we are going enforce them... do the best you can. Good luck and see you next year". That's the fair way. All of them know from the start what the standards are and the most clever wins... as he should do.

This would be great especially in issues like flexible devices. Since everything flexes more or less... the only standards you have are those tests. Who would design their cars to pass tougher tests just to be sure?

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You nailed it.

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Originally Posted by pallone col bracciale

So, a question...

If Hamilton one day signs for Ferrari, how many Mclaren flags do you think would wave at Silverstone?

I am not convinced there is deep affection for Mclaren like that.

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It's an interesting question. I suspect that when, for example, Mansell moved from Williams to Ferrari his fans followed him, but did not necessarily become Ferrari fans. They were Mansell fans first and foremost so they wore and waved the colours of the team he was with at the time. I would think that much the same would happen if Hamilton ever drives for Ferrari.

I agree that there is not such a deep affection for McLaren among fans as there is for Ferrari, although through the James Hunt and John Watson years there is a strong link to the team among British fans. However, I think there probably is a stronger affection for Williams. If anything Williams are closer to Ferrari in terms of strength of support, but the Tifosi's devotion is something different.

Now ferrari and their drivers need a miracle. fernando is a very inseure man deep inside it seems.

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Originally Posted by Mia 01

Now ferrari and their drivers need a miracle. fernando is a very inseure man deep inside it seems.

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Overrated = Alonso

2007 was the year when Alonso confidence was broken.
He always asked for weak team mates and he thought that 2007 will be a stroll in the park alongside a rookie driver, and he got beaten.
Since then he over drove the car and needed team orders, rigged races or the leader's car breaking down in order to win.
He is by far the most overrated F1 driver in the last decade.

If Lewis wins this season's titles he will further rattle this cry baby's confidence.

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Originally Posted by SGWilko

Overrated = Alonso

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Not to mention overpaid!

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Originally Posted by ioan

Not to mention overpaid!

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If only this was the weekend of the British GP, then I could add;

"....and over here"!!! :laugh:

Alonso's 2006 season was brilliant - too bad none of his seasons since have really come close.

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Originally Posted by theugsquirrel

Alonso's 2006 season was brilliant - too bad none of his seasons since have really come close.

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I think we will see Alonso on top again. He's an exceptional driver and in my opinion, on a par with Hamilton.

I think that Hamilton or Alonso in a Red Bull would have made this a pretty boring year with the championship already sewn up.