"The Williams driver said it was the worst defensive driving he had ever seen and reckons Schumacher was "carrying something from the past" in the move."Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
I think that just about sums it up perfectly.
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"The Williams driver said it was the worst defensive driving he had ever seen and reckons Schumacher was "carrying something from the past" in the move."Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
I think that just about sums it up perfectly.
It is Barrichello with the BIG CHIP on his shoulder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Valve Bounce
But the Brazilian is also a hypocrite. He praises Ayrton Senna yet accuses Schumacher :D
I wonder of Rubens sticks pins into pictures of Michael Schumacher muttering like the Chief Inspector does at Inspector Clouseau?
No!Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
But there's this guy here who fits the bill.
MS is a POS
pure and simple - overrated cheater
i am trying to be objective and take my emotions about his borderline criminal act in today's race out of the equation. purely on results its is clear that the williams is a much faster car,as is the renault, mclaren, ferrari and RBR's. the dfference in performance was quite shocking imo. So yes, he is an arse, yes the move was despicable, but he was never going to hold that position. I am not praising him, simply stating the fact that coming home 11'th with that car is about as good as it gets for them right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
Rosberg is better than him right now, but you also race against 24 other cars as well.
I grew to really dislike Schumacher after he tried to take out Villeneuve. But even I find it rather depressing to see him going on like this. I don't like him, but I did respect his talents. Now he's beginning to look more like an aging prize fighter, who has become too slow with his punches and has to resort to low blows during every match.
It's too early to completely count him out. But this is far from the same guy who retired three years ago.
Well i think he never should have come back. He is ruining his reputation
Interesting to see Ross Brawn's comments regarding Schumacher's problems with the tyres. It's not as if his issue with the 2010 tyres hasn't been brought up before but Ross is clearly wondering about 2011:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85823Quote:
"...Michael's talents are an aggressive-style car that is on the edge of stability and controlling it there. I don't think these tyres reward such an approach, so it will be interesting next year to see what Pirelli come up with."
If the Pirellis don't suit Michael in 2011 then what :confused:
Costco are selling Michelins at a big discount for the next two weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
I agree, even Schumacher can have more than one chance. But it is hard to cheer for someone who doesn't have respect for what others are doing on the track.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
Front tyres design hurting SchumacherQuote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
per this headline, they take the car in the direction towards where he turns the wheel..... :D
WTH is wrong with bridgestone??? Seriously,
They know their man is back so the tires should be adjusted accordingly just for him, like in the good ole days.........
I'm not a fan of Schumi so was delighted to see the back of him in 2006, and aside from the "buzz" I can't really see why he bothered to come back this year
the Mercedes is an average car, he's been soundly beaten by his team mate and some of the other youngsters simply aren't afraid of him anymore.
Schumi's success in the past was built on endless testing until he had a significant car advantage and be-spoke Bridgestone tyres- there is limited testing (which he has been bleating about) and it's a single tyre formula so he won't get that advantage back either
his fitness levels may be amazing, but I still question whether the speed is still there to compete with the top drivers in F1- it's really a question of how long it is until he gets fed up qualifying 15th every other week
Do all y'all feel better now? Three weeks of hating on Ferrari and Schumacher, is that cathartic enough for the Nanny State? Let's start another thread about how Ferrari and Schumacher are the scum of the earth so the forum can "heal"l some more...Quote:
Originally Posted by Roamy
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by Roamy
That's 7 time WDC, 91 GP winning PoS to you... and don't you forget it. ;)
Should Michael quit ?
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...20Stuff/NO.jpg
Cooper_S? I think you should quit beating around the bush and come and say what you think, don't sugar coat it. :)
LOL... I'm not saying he should not retire (again) but he shouldn't quit.
I was surprised at the announcement he was returning at all and flabbergasted it was potentially for 3 years... I reckoned on a win or bust year... and then he'd be happy to retire.
Seems he has not had his fill yet.
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he came back. But he should be properly punished for almost wrecking Rubens. That said, I am sure it's the car and not MS as much, it's a new team for cryin' out loud. But I think they will get it sorted out and I look for him to make something happen this year, and certainly next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooper_S
Frankly, I think Schumacher has outstayed his Welcome in Formula 1 now..
Should have stayed Retired..
Honestly i don't think it's gonna get any easier for him.
Fact off the matter is of he called it quits now, He still has his 91 Wins, 7 World Titles etc. We will just remember it as the Unsuccesful return.
Im getting tired off Ross Brawn and Norbert Haug making up excuses all the time, Call it a day Schuey.. or atleast go do GT or DTM or something if you wish to continue racing :p :
So you demand that SCHUMI - his nickname is NOT "Schuey" - that is a British invention and it is incorrect, he is GERMAN!Quote:
Originally Posted by Eunos
If you think that he should go then clearly you have to include the real no-hoper, time waster and over the hill master such as Jarno Trulli.
Its great to have Schumi back and it is also clear you have no idea what f1 is like today compared to a time when testing was permitted and no control tyres were around. The people he competes against have had three years to learn the tyres and dial the car in.
Schumi has outqualified and outraced Rosberg - ROSBERG not some back of the grid time waster - several times this year. Several times he has suffered mechanical woes as well as BAD pitwork and calls.
His comeback is not a failure - and the ONLY entity that knows fully what is going on is the one that pays the bills - MERCEDES.
Until they say GO or until he decides he does not want to race anymore then that is all thats important or relevant.
The first 4 years of Michael's F1 career were spent in England and his nickname 'Schuey' came from that period. You are in no position to state whether a nickname is correct or not and if it is used widely enough, its correct. In alot of circumstances a person doesn't have any say in what they are referred to as in any case.. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
Excuse me, but who gives a damn what he insists is correct or otherwise. I don't.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
who gives a FF as to what he thinks , I certainly don't....Quote:
Originally Posted by Valve Bounce
Certainly not me. :s nore:Quote:
Originally Posted by Valve Bounce
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Originally Posted by Saint Devote
His nicknames were The Rain Meister or even The Red Baron. Schumi, Schumy, Schuey etc are just truncated names although you could call them nick names as well but all are legitimate no matter what country you're from.
Don't get so worked up. We all know who he is no matter what the spelling.
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Originally Posted by Saint Devote
Spot on.
I prefer "Mike" If it aint on the birth certificate it is a nick name, and there is no correct or incorrect one. :s tare:Quote:
Originally Posted by skc
I just look at it this way - he is German so the German version is the proper one to use.
Why? This is an English language forum. Besides I call him SchM anyway. Basically, as long as it is not abusive, I see no reason why anyone cannot call him what they like. It is their prerogative.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
the proper nickname? I've never thought those words together would make too much sense... I still don't actually. I call him 'cizma'Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
I call him shoopoos pothole. Everyone tries to avoid him.
Nowdays MS is only one of the lesser numbers in the midfield, it must hurting him a bit.
Maybe we should call him the "Also ran Shoe" :p :
Is that German? :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Valve Bounce
It's hard to say just how much edge he has lost. That's the problem with F1. We can only compare him to Nico and nobody really knows if Nico is just that good, or if MS has faded.
As for nicknames, to me if it's not insulting I don't care what anyone calls him or anyone else. Personally I didn't think calling him "The Chin" was wrong either. It's much better than being called "Cruiser" like his younger brother often was.
I used to alternate between Chin the Chopper, Shoemaker and Cheatin' Bast... er, never mind. :D
I assume you also object to those Italians who called Nigel Mansell 'Il Leone' on the grounds that they should have called him by an English nickname?Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
Well, when you get told what you can say and what you cannot by the Golders Green putsch, it does tend to grate a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
I see you misunderstand - I refer you to Peter Ustinov.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
If you were around f1 at the time, then you would know that "Our Noige" never had a nickname in Britain really or actually at all. So when he joined Ferrari they gave him a great one.
Its not ABOUT, "WHO" gives the nickname.
As a devoted supporter I think the name "Mansell" said it all - it usually does for the great drivers. Does anything more need be said when "Senna" or "Prost" is said? No.
Nigel exposed the wonderful raw positive emotion of fans like I have never witnessed at a track - for years I flew to the British Grand Prix JUST because he raced at Silverstone.
Forget the tifosi - Mansell's Silverstone ruled :D
Wonderful memories.
A few more endearing terms from the past those with kistorical knowledge may recall:
Moco - Pace
Lole - Reutemann
Jumper Jarier - before technology spoilt it.
Andrea de Crasheris
Hunt the Shunt - f3 days
Sideways Scheckter - especially when Jody used to lock his Gordini Renault's diff to get the rear to swing around - he love the rear of the car to be as loose as possible. I reckon that Jody and Tom Pryce would have loved the way Schumi sets up his car.
Super Rat
Regga
Herman the German - Jochen Mass courtesy of James Hunt
SuperSwede
Big Bear - Denny Hulme
Littke Art - Merzario
And of course there is the nickname that Alonso has in Spain - El Nano.
And all that from the Golders Green Weakly. Bravo!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote