Rafael commented on the post, Hamilton's take on Verstappen is as flawed now as it was four months ago 10 months, 2 weeks ago
I mean, no offence… but the main reason the title fight is as close as it is at this stage, is because Verstappen was punted out of the race/contention in Silverstone and Hungary by either of the Mercedes […]
Rafael commented on the post, F1 should hand out refunds, not points, after one-lap 'race' at Spa 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I don’t like the way the FIA (and Liberty Media) handled the situation during race day:
(1) They missed an opportunity to start the race at ~15.00 (as mentioned by Max Verstappen); when conditions were most […]
Rafael commented on the post, Russell apologises to Bottas: "I should have handled the whole situation better" 1 year, 3 months ago
It was a racing incident, at most I’d say 55% Russel’s fault and 45% Bottas. George’s immediate reaction after the crash was a bit over the top, and it’s good he’s seen the error of his ways and apologized — […]
Rafael commented on the post, Perez seeking "natural" handling feel for flying laps in Red Bull 1 year, 4 months ago
I suppose the driver needs to adapt both a specific type of mindset and driving technique, in order to maximize the potential of Adrian Newey’s cars (at least from 1998 onwards).
I remember in 2001 I read an […]
Rafael commented on the post, Russell's future at Williams is not up to Mercedes – Wolff 1 year, 9 months ago
George Russel should start looking at the possibility of racing in America (Indycar), in case he is dropped by Williams at the end of the year. Racing competitively in an established and (regionally) popular […]
Rafael commented on the post, Vettel says there were 'fights I shouldn't have picked" at Ferrari 1 year, 10 months ago
Looking back to Maurizio Arrivabene’s comments in 2016, when he publicly told Vettel to “focus on the driving” (as opposed to giving too much interest on other aspects of the team); I get the impression that Seb’s […]
Rafael commented on the post, Honda to the fore in Indy 500 qualifying, Alonso 26th 1 year, 11 months ago
He needs to commit to several seasons of competing full time at Indycar, rather than just occasionally dropping in as a driver “tourist” during the Indy 500.
The drivers he is going up against are very […]
Rafael commented on the post, Vettel didn't say a word to Ferrari on his radio throughout qualifying 1 year, 11 months ago
Much respect for the guy, and his accomplishment of winning 4 championships in a row; but with the way he’s driving (and acting) so far this season, he doesn’t need (deserve) another drive for next year — he […]
Rafael commented on the post, Is an F1 comeback with Renault a realistic option for Alonso? 2 years, 2 months ago
As an Alonso fan, nowadays I would rather see him sign for the 3rd seat in Arrow McLaren SP; and commit the next 2-3 years of his life racing (and living) in America.
I think he deserved at least 1 more F1 […]
Rafael commented on the post, Having escaped Red Bull, Ricciardo must now escape the midfield 2 years, 2 months ago
I think 2021 is actually the perfect time for Ricciardo to be joining McLaren: the organizational changes from 2018 have finally picked up momentum, with the team now going forward. And Zak Brown looks to have […]
Rafael commented on the post, Ferrari denies it pitted Leclerc early to get him ahead of Vettel 2 years, 10 months ago
Bit of apples and oranges comparison, but the way Leclerc (and Ferrari) are treating Vettel recently sorta reminds me of… All the things Seb (and Red Bull/Helmut Marko) subjected Mark Webber to from 2009/10-2013.
Rafael commented on the post, Past Mercedes drivers didn't respect "rules of engagement" like Bottas – Hamilton 3 years, 3 months ago
@hobo Good point. Let’s not forget, Lewis and Nico were actually good and chummy as team-mates, until they found themselves competing against one another to win the championship (2014-2016). The rivalry only blew […]
Rafael commented on the post, Beat Hamilton? Vettel hasn't proved he can beat Leclerc yet 3 years, 3 months ago
@f1osaurus, what’s wrong with you? You’re not giving out/sourcing from any facts/credible articles or analyses from/of that time; rather you’re just saying things purely based on how YOU believe events played […]
Rafael commented on the post, Beat Hamilton? Vettel hasn't proved he can beat Leclerc yet 3 years, 3 months ago
@f1osaurus, this is what Hamilton had to say after qualifying in Monaco 2007:
“Alonso’s young team mate made a strong showing, but had his own challenges: “I was three-tenths up on my previous best and I was […]
Rafael commented on the post, Beat Hamilton? Vettel hasn't proved he can beat Leclerc yet 3 years, 3 months ago
@f1osaurus, in Monaco 2007 Hamilton (despite being in a heavier fuel load) was set to outqualify Alonso and put it on pole. In their respective runs, both drivers were threatened by traffic, but it was Hamilton […]
Rafael commented on the post, Beat Hamilton? Vettel hasn't proved he can beat Leclerc yet 3 years, 3 months ago
No. In Monaco 2007, McLaren were right to tell both drivers to hold station: Alonso had secured the pole in qualifying and controlled the race since the start (he was taking it easy during the latter half of the […]
Rafael commented on the post, 'New Bottas' reminds Wolff of 2008 Bottas 3 years, 4 months ago
My thoughts exactly!
When Fisichella won in dominant fashion in Oz 2005, many people (including myself) heralded it as a sign of great things to come: finally after, years of toiling around in mid/bottom-field […]
Rafael commented on the post, The game changed and they didn't: The true cause of Williams' decline 3 years, 5 months ago
Frank Williams’ (and Patrick Head’s) biggest mistake was to double down on his team’s identity as an independent, and in the process continually alienated BMW during their patnership (2000 – 2005); when instead he […]
Rafael commented on the post, Renault not prepared to win at any cost – Stoll 3 years, 5 months ago
Well, the Enstone based team (whether under the guise of Renault, Benetton, Lotus, etc.) has always been fiscally conservative, relative to other manufacturers like Ferrari, Mercedes, Toyota and Honda. Which is […]
Rafael commented on the post, Should F1 reduce practice during race weekends? 3 years, 6 months ago
People keep emphasizing Formula 1 as a show. Yes it, is a show. But first and foremost, it is a sport.
The FIA was right to limit in season testing (but I would prefer to see more of it) — both as a means to […]
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