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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 07:38 AM
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But we know the cars are never equal. They want us to believe the cars are equal, but we know Webber always had the B parts car. That's why his car always broke down.

I agree that Lewis is the stronger driver. Rosberg will probably get a couple wins when the stars align for him this season.
So vettel has the B car this year? Because he's the only one having problems.

Your argument has to be unilateral. Either they are equal cars and Daniel is better than Vettel.

Or they are not equal and vettel gets some slack for his car troubles.

Seriously... They are equal. They set them up differently. One gets unlucky from time to time. This year its Seb.
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 07:39 AM
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Rosberg could win the championship. If Hamilton still lets his personal life affect his driving and his personal life goes bad again, Rosberg has a shot.
Of course. They break up and he's toast.
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
So vettel has the B car this year? Because he's the only one having problems.

Your argument has to be unilateral. Either they are equal cars and Daniel is better than Vettel.

Or they are not equal and vettel gets some slack for his car troubles.

Seriously... They are equal. They set them up differently. One gets unlucky from time to time. This year its Seb.
Can we please live this pipe dream for a bit longer?
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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Can we please live this pipe dream for a bit longer?
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
So vettel has the B car this year? Because he's the only one having problems.

Your argument has to be unilateral. Either they are equal cars and Daniel is better than Vettel.

Or they are not equal and vettel gets some slack for his car troubles.

Seriously... They are equal. They set them up differently. One gets unlucky from time to time. This year its Seb.
A lot of people think Ricciardo is used to having less down force and is having an easier time adjusting to the new cars compared to Vettel.
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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A lot of people think Ricciardo is used to having less down force and is having an easier time adjusting to the new cars compared to Vettel.
I doubt it's something as simple as that. I think vettel's car has gremlins. I think vettel is in a slump.

The car will get fixed. Vettel has to figure out what's wrong with him.
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 09:33 AM
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GP Week : Issue 200, Page 1


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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
So vettel has the B car this year? Because he's the only one having problems.

Your argument has to be unilateral. Either they are equal cars and Daniel is better than Vettel.

Or they are not equal and vettel gets some slack for his car troubles.

Seriously... They are equal. They set them up differently. One gets unlucky from time to time. This year its Seb.
Agreed, I feel like setup is also one of the reasons why Kimi is struggling so much compared to Alonso

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I doubt it's something as simple as that. I think vettel's car has gremlins. I think vettel is in a slump.

The car will get fixed. Vettel has to figure out what's wrong with him.
Yup, hoping Kimi can get his issues figured out with his car as well.
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What a find! Thanks for posting.
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Rosberg could win the championship. If Hamilton still lets his personal life affect his driving and his personal life goes bad again, Rosberg has a shot.
Agreed. Keep up the hard work Nicole! We need Lewis happy!

I wonder if any teams are trying to get Nicole with another guy and "just happen to snap photos" in the act?
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Agreed, I feel like setup is also one of the reasons why Kimi is struggling so much compared to Alonso



Yup, hoping Kimi can get his issues figured out with his car as well.
IMO i think that since Ferrari has had Alonzo on the team longer during initial development they most likely had inputs from Alonzo and Kimi didn't have input. So it may just be the car, for the time being, is suited more toward Alonzo.

Just a thought.
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IMO i think that since Ferrari has had Alonzo on the team longer during initial development they most likely had inputs from Alonzo and Kimi didn't have input. So it may just be the car, for the time being, is suited more toward Alonzo.

Just a thought.
I imagine it's more of a setup issue in combination with bad luck. Not to mention driving style and track preference. Alonso's consistent 5th position starts has basically become 'Ferrari Pole Position' due to how well he has done from that starting position. Kimi has also shown an ability to start out of the points and make his way past the cluster**** into the points, so I imagine an improvement over the course of the season.
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
GP Week : Issue 200, Page 1


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The spider-charts on pg 48 are telling: Seb and Ricciardo are down on top speed (18 MPH?!?!) at last weeks race and/or up on aero drag compared to others.
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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RBR was never known for their top speed in the traps, but 18mph is a lot. That's almost 29kph!!!
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 03:58 PM
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RBR was never known for their top speed in the traps, but 18mph is a lot. That's almost 29kph!!!


No wonder with DRS open they couldn't gain on the Mercedes at all.

18mph... probably 18kph most likely.

Even then, that's crazy. The Renault power units are way under powered. WOW



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