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Any Formula 1 Fans?
Can`t help myself, I`m Australian and unbelieveably proud of Daniel Ricciardo`s performance this year.
I believe F1 is not very popular in the USA, is that right? Ricciardo, or `Danny-Ricky` as I call him, has completely outdriven his 4-time World Champion team mate Sebastion Vettel. Sometimes in life you get a single chance at the big time, some grab it, some lose it. This is one of those times.
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He has done well this year, very unexpected. Most seem to think it's because he was not so attuned to the older configuration and has adapted to the high torque turbos more easily than Vettel.
Best drive of the year so far was Alonzo in Hungary. To hold second with the state of the tires he had was a towering feat of driving. The company I work for used to sponsor Williams so I'm glad to see them making a bit of a comeback. |
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It depends. In the 70's I was a wannabe F1 driver. I thought it was the coolest thing in the world. When I realized it would never be me out there my interest faded. I still think F1, as well as the upcoming Volvo sailing race http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/home.html, are the coolest race things out there.
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Something else to consider when looking at Ricciardo`s performance this year is the fact that Mark Webber made no secret to the fact that Vettel got preferential treatment at Red Bull. Yep, the best of everything went to Vettel as proven when Red Bull pulled a nose/spoiler off Webbers car at a British GP and put it on Vettel`s car. Mark won that race and was heard by everyone when he radioed the pits "Not bad for a number 2 driver!" So it wouldn`t be out of the question to believe that situation still exists at Red Bull and why not? Vettel is a 4 time Champion, he`s earned it right? But does that now mean that despite using the `premium` equipment Vettel is still being out-driven by Ricciardo? Looks like it.
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I am so happy for Ricciardo. Remember when Red Bull named him last year? There were a lot of people, fans and media, questioning the move. And under tremendous pressure and with a big smile he goes and proves how fast he is. Love it.
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Lewis had himself a pretty good race. One of the better F1 races.
Last edited by grampa; 08-07-2014 at 11:02 AM. |
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Hi, Yes I'm a F1 fan - and I'm a Brit....in England !
I think that you have every right to be proud of the big smiler DR and I still feel that it was most unfair that he was disqualified in the first race of the season, losing a valuable 18 points and his first F1 trophy. No fair ! However Daniel is proving to be a great driver. His good down home Aussie SOH and a smile as wide as the great big bugger all, has made him a big hit with the fans and interviewers! Exciting series this year! |