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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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One of the great things about F1 is the constant development, especially within the top teams.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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I agree it is one the most important reason to me .....If you don't like the way this week is...just wait one week it will change


I wish we could get five teams really going for one spot, but I think it will never be!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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I wonder what it would have been like if Michael had gotten a Red Bull ride when he came back.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bdox
I wonder what it would have been like if Michael had gotten a Red Bull ride when he came back.
Perhaps more interesting, but he hasn't been able to outdo his current team-mate (although if he didn't spin in this race, he could have...)


I am really disappointed Renault haven't put on a stronger show this year, they looked really strong with a couple of early podiums, and I thought they would be a strong "4th contender".
I don't know what is up down in the Mercedes camp too - with the expertise and cash at their disposal, they should be doing better.

Force India seems to have started doing a lot better with their partnership with Mclaren. Sutil drove really well for them and deserved the 6th spot. Di Resta looks like he is going to be really good for them too - he certainly knew how to drive a tin-top when he was in the DTM's.

Williams certainly isn't having their best season....
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Or if Rossberg got a RB ride then........ He is clearly quite a talent.

I have always been a fan of Michael, but sort of uncommitted. Thinking in the back of my mind that all the time he was driving the dominant car (same with Rubens,) is the time he was winning all his championships. And that there were a handful of drivers, given his ride might well have done the same thing.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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I am just not sure Merc has the resources to compete at the top three's level
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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I am just not sure Merc has the resources to compete at the top three's level

Is that not a factory backed team?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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I am just not sure Merc has the resources to compete at the top three's level
Apparently (and I don't know if its true or not), their budget is greater than Redbull's.

Mclaren (and even this weekend, Force India) showed them what can be done with their engine.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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That was a great race in Hungary, esp with the weather uncertainty.
 
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It was a great race.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Damn and RB busted the cap on spending...and to get it approved by the FIA.....the over budget that is...
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Apparently (and I don't know if its true or not), their budget is greater than Redbull's.

Mclaren (and even this weekend, Force India) showed them what can be done with their engine.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 05:38 AM
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This forced vacation sucks.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Certainly does!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 05:55 AM
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....and you guys know...sooner or latter Hamy will drive at Ferrari....you heard it here
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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SPA.................
 
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