Will SchM succeed in his comeback?

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25th March 2010, 19:45
ratonmacias

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Originally Posted by jens

Oh dear, during the last week so much material has been added to this thread that it would take an incredible effort to read it all through. Probably a sign of still being the most popular driver, which the results of a recent LG survey indicated? :p :

maybe the most criticised driver? and if you cared to read all the pages many of them are about alonso and lewis and the lovely 2007 soap opera
25th March 2010, 20:22
Mia 01

MS will get a win this year.
I´m a fan of Kimi. But when a couple of races has passed under the bridges, I´m sure he will score one win at least.
25th March 2010, 20:41
jens

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Originally Posted by ratonmacias

maybe the most criticised driver?

Most criticized? Surely. Most popular ones are the most criticized ones as well. ;)
25th March 2010, 21:09
F1boat

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Originally Posted by eu

I think improvement in his case would be to beat his team mate. Reasonable people would take in consideration the fact that other cars are just faster. No one would expect him to beat Ferrari and Red Bull. Let's not get him off the hook so easily. :P

He already bested one Red Bull in Bahrain :)
25th March 2010, 21:41
ioan

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Originally Posted by skc

It would be great to be wrong in this and see him conquer against a strong field but anyone with delusion of Schumacher performing at the level of Alonso or Hamilton may be sadly mistaken and I imagine the more extreem fans will be hunting for excuses and blaming the car before long.

Huh?
I believe that you are deluded if you believe the Mercedes car is as fast as RedBull, Ferrari and McLaren.
26th March 2010, 11:38
555-04Q2

One thing I noticed after the first race was Schumi looked fresher than the other, much younger drivers. Seems like he is still as fit he was when he last raced.
26th March 2010, 11:54
SGWilko

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Originally Posted by 555-04Q2

One thing I noticed after the first race was Schumi looked fresher than the other, much younger drivers. Seems like he is still as fit he was when he last raced.

He ought to have gone to Specsavers though, given he ignored the red flags to set a quick time....... ;)
26th March 2010, 11:56
Retro Formula 1

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Originally Posted by ioan

Huh?
I believe that you are deluded if you believe the Mercedes car is as fast as RedBull, Ferrari and McLaren.

I thought the common mantra among Schumacher fans was his ability to win races in a car that wasn't as fast as others. The Mercedes is not exactly a shed and won last years championship. It also posted the 4th fastest time in practice so it's there or there abouts.

Saying that, I didn't mention the cars but the drivers and how they would perform. I think in his prime it would have been interesting but just feel the new top drivers will have the edge. Just an opinion and like I say I hope I am proved wrong as it would be great to see.
26th March 2010, 12:29
F1boat

The real MS time was 7th IMO. Ferrari and Vettel clearly didn't show their hand.
26th March 2010, 14:29
555-04Q2

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Originally Posted by SGWilko

He ought to have gone to Specsavers though, given he ignored the red flags to set a quick time....... ;)

His contact lenses fell out while he was driving :p :
26th March 2010, 14:30
555-04Q2

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Originally Posted by skc

I thought the common mantra among Schumacher fans was his ability to win races in a car that wasn't as fast as others. The Mercedes is not exactly a shed and won last years championship. It also posted the 4th fastest time in practice so it's there or there abouts.

Saying that, I didn't mention the cars but the drivers and how they would perform. I think in his prime it would have been interesting but just feel the new top drivers will have the edge. Just an opinion and like I say I hope I am proved wrong as it would be great to see.

He's 41 now, not 25 anymore!
26th March 2010, 23:53
Retro Formula 1

Sorry fella but you can't deny he was one of the best of all time. I bet he will still give Rosberg a run for his money at 41.
27th March 2010, 00:59
Valve Bounce

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Originally Posted by skc

Sorry fella but you can't deny he was one of the best of all time. I bet he will still give Rosberg a run for his money at 41.

I know SchM is very fit, but maybe he'll also give Rosberg a drive for his money as well.
27th March 2010, 11:17
Robinho

7 time world champ, arguably (one of) the best of all time, and current 3rd best German in F1
27th March 2010, 12:22
Valve Bounce

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Originally Posted by Robinho

7 time world champ, arguably (one of) the best of all time, and current 3rd best German in F1

Early days!
27th March 2010, 19:11
P3ws

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Originally Posted by skc

I think with no team orders, he will struggle against Nico who I consider a good mid-field runner.

In his youth, I fully appreciate that Schumacher was the best around, although some might argue the field was not as strong as other times. I do believe that his achievements were complimented by the dominance at times of the Ferrari and status he had within the Ferrari team.

It would be great to be wrong in this and see him conquer against a strong field but anyone with delusion of Schumacher performing at the level of Alonso or Hamilton may be sadly mistaken and I imagine the more extreem fans will be hunting for excuses and blaming the car before long.

No team orders and MS will have a drive for his money for the whole season. But since he is senior he had the good taste of changing garageplace at Bahrein when the team already have set everything up. Intimidation?
What a joke.
27th March 2010, 19:14
ioan

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Originally Posted by P3ws

No team orders and MS will have a drive for his money for the whole season. But since he is senior he had the good taste of changing garageplace at Bahrein when the team already have set everything up. Intimidation?
What a joke.

And you signed up only to post this? What a joke.
27th March 2010, 19:25
P3ws

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Originally Posted by ioan

And you signed up only to post this? What a joke.

Took me some time to sign up. Have been looking for a forum since the former ended.
27th March 2010, 19:47
P3ws

Seems the truth hurts.
27th March 2010, 19:54
Alfa Fan

:confused:
27th March 2010, 20:18
P3ws

Fact is they changed spots in Bahrain, on request from MS himself. If that is not intimidating your teammate i don´t know what is.
27th March 2010, 20:29

And what the feck is wrong with trying to out-psyche a team-mate?

Happens every day, all the time.

Show me a driver who says he doesn't and I'll show you a liar.
27th March 2010, 21:07
P3ws

Im fine with the with it. And MS has the name to do just that swap them spots. But to do it in the first race?
Was he worried he could no match Nico, coz he did, almost.
And that is pretty impressive.

Instead he got that comment from Nico in response to his own blunder, or whatever you choose to call it.
Personally i think he is on the wrong road in his quest to beat his teammate. Nico is no Massa.

But i think MS got that figured out too by now.
27th March 2010, 21:07
F1boat

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Originally Posted by F1boat

The real MS time was 7th IMO. Ferrari and Vettel clearly didn't show their hand.

as I said.
27th March 2010, 22:59
Big Ben

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/82459

it turns out other people are to blame.... well as long as we have some decent excuses... perhaps he´s run out of mind games and found a new hobby
28th March 2010, 02:15
ioan

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Originally Posted by eu

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/82459

it turns out other people are to blame.... well as long as we have some decent excuses... perhaps he´s run out of mind games and found a new hobby

Or maybe Alonso blocked him?
You never got that far in your cognitive process, did you?!
28th March 2010, 02:52
Valve Bounce

I suppose Alonso was lucky he wasn't penalised. That would really have launched the Saint into orbit.
28th March 2010, 09:52
Garry Walker

dissapointing race to be honest, i was expecting a bit more. Okay, he was punted out by idiot alonso at start, but he should have been able to pass JA earlier.
28th March 2010, 09:53
Dave B

Far too early to tell, but it did seem as if the old chap had lost his nerve somewhat. From the onboards there were several opportunities to overtake Jamie which he simply passed up.
28th March 2010, 09:58
Garry Walker

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Originally Posted by Dave Brockman

Far too early to tell, but it did seem as if the old chap had lost his nerve somewhat. From the onboards there were several opportunities to overtake Jamie which he simply passed up.

Did you see the move he made on Jamie or were you asleep?
28th March 2010, 10:00
ioan

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Originally Posted by Garry Walker

dissapointing race to be honest, i was expecting a bit more. Okay, he was punted out by idiot alonso at start, but he should have been able to pass JA earlier.

I was expecting a bit more too but he obviously needs some more time to get back some wheel to wheel experience, but he was doing OK at the end.

Wurz mentioned that Alguersuari was moving a lot under braking and it was better to keep clear of him.
28th March 2010, 10:02
Dave B

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Originally Posted by Garry Walker

Did you see the move he made on Jamie or were you asleep?

Eventually, yes, but it should have been 15 laps earlier.
28th March 2010, 10:03
ioan

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Originally Posted by Dave Brockman

Far too early to tell, but it did seem as if the old chap had lost his nerve somewhat. From the onboards there were several opportunities to overtake Jamie which he simply passed up.

I bet you would have done better Dave, on you playstation wearing your favorite slippers and not risking to be blown off the track by Alguersuari's moves under braking.
Then again you would have fallen asleep before the end of tht race and missed MS' move. :D
28th March 2010, 10:03
ioan

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Originally Posted by Valve Bounce

I suppose Alonso was lucky he wasn't penalised. That would really have launched the Saint into orbit.

:rotflmao:
28th March 2010, 10:03
F1boat

Michael did very well in the end and salvaged a point, but he is rusty...
28th March 2010, 10:04
Garry Walker

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Originally Posted by Dave Brockman

Eventually, yes, but it should have been 15 laps earlier.

But it was an agressive move, so he wasnt lacking balls. 15 laps earlier? its not that easy to pass, as shown by hamilton vs jerk (alonso)
28th March 2010, 10:06
F1boat

Oh, Alonso did very well, like Imola 2005. Owned Lewy and Mark.
28th March 2010, 10:06
Dave B

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Originally Posted by ioan

I bet you would have done better Dave, on you playstation wearing your favorite slippers and not risking to be blown off the track by Alguersuari's moves under braking.
Then again you would have fallen asleep before the end of tht race and missed MS' move. :D

That's a weak argument, in fact it's no argument at all. I'm not paid to do the job, in the same way as I can recognise Cheryl Cole is a crap singer without having to prove I'm any better. Must try harder, ioan.
28th March 2010, 10:10
Robinho

MS is "just" one of the drivers these days. he's still good, very good, but he's currently not found that "thing" that made him stand out from the crowd. not sure if he's lost it or just not found it again yet.
28th March 2010, 10:13
pino

Very disappointing performance by Michael, yes it wasn't easy to pass, but he was on a Mercedes, against an average driver on a Toro Rosso.

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Originally Posted by Dave Brockman

Eventually, yes, but it should have been 15 laps earlier.

Exactly !

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