Massa - Page 6

lostkat · 29-07-2009, 22:14

Can we not just accept that people like different drivers for their own reasons and be done with it? Jees!

Anyway, I've never been Schumacher's biggest fan but I'm looking forward to seeing him race again, especially in a car he's never driven before. I think he's a fitting (hopefully) temporary replacement for Massa and I honestly do think it's what F1 needs after all the bad press it's been given recently with all the in-fighting etc. Whether he wins or comes last, I think it will be an enjoyable race and it'll certainly score Ferrari some popularity points.

TinkerBell · 29-07-2009, 22:18

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Originally Posted by lostkat

Can we not just accept that people like different drivers for their own reasons and be done with it? Jees!

Anyway, I've never been Schumacher's biggest fan but I'm looking forward to seeing him race again, especially in a car he's never driven before. I think he's a fitting (hopefully) temporary replacement for Massa and I honestly do think it's what F1 needs after all the bad press it's been given recently with all the in-fighting etc. Whether he wins or comes last, I think it will be an enjoyable race and it'll certainly score Ferrari some popularity points.

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Originally Posted by TinkerBell

But each to their own

lostkat · 29-07-2009, 22:24

I'd already started writing it before I saw your reply Tink

Dr. Z · 29-07-2009, 22:25

I personally enjoyed watching the Schumacher era. I sort of see where people come from when it comes to him winning back to back etc but I personally enjoy watching anyone come to the front and dominating, it shows up the rest rather than being boring just for being him. People don't stop watching football because of Manchester United, nor will people not watch the sprinting because of Usain Bolt. Or the swimming. etc. Dominance should be relished and not derided, purely for the challenge it presents everybody else competing.

I wonder if people would have said the same about Senna in the end, had he not died?

lostkat · 29-07-2009, 22:29

For sure

Garp · 29-07-2009, 22:48

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Originally Posted by TinkerBell

Unfortunately I do not see what is so "amazing" about Schumacker racing again, or how it will be more interesting.

Like him or loathe him, he is a good driver and he's demonstrated in in numerous forms, not just F1. I really don't like him, but I do respect his abilities behind a wheel.

I'm actually looking forward to him racing. The cars this season are ending up fairly similar(ish) in performance, and Ferrari haven't got the best car in the field, which they pretty much had all the time he was racing. Will be very interesting to see just how he rates against everyone in a less competitive car (and whether with the benefit of his experience the car can be tweaked to be more competitive)

TinkerBell · 29-07-2009, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Garp

Like him or loathe him, he is a good driver and he's demonstrated in in numerous forms, not just F1. I really don't like him, but I do respect his abilities behind a wheel.

I agree, he is a good driver, but the majority of the driver's in formula 1 are good drivers.

Garp · 29-07-2009, 23:00

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Originally Posted by TinkerBell

I agree, he is a good driver, but the majority of the driver's in formula 1 are good drivers.

For sure. It's great to see Webber having so much better luck this season.
It's interesting more from seeing how people like Hamilton really rate against someone as legendary as Schumacher. I'd love to pit Damon Hill and co at their prime against this seasons drivers too

divine · 29-07-2009, 23:06

If one more person says 'for sure', limbs will start getting broken.

Knipples · 29-07-2009, 23:10

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Originally Posted by divine

If one more person says 'for sure', limbs will start getting broken.

Here bloody here!!!

29-07-2009, 22:14	#51
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Can we not just accept that people like different drivers for their own reasons and be done with it? Jees! Anyway, I've never been Schumacher's biggest fan but I'm looking forward to seeing him race again, especially in a car he's never driven before. I think he's a fitting (hopefully) temporary replacement for Massa and I honestly do think it's what F1 needs after all the bad press it's been given recently with all the in-fighting etc. Whether he wins or comes last, I think it will be an enjoyable race and it'll certainly score Ferrari some popularity points. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

29-07-2009, 22:24	#53
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I'd already started writing it before I saw your reply Tink __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

29-07-2009, 22:25	#54
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I personally enjoyed watching the Schumacher era. I sort of see where people come from when it comes to him winning back to back etc but I personally enjoy watching anyone come to the front and dominating, it shows up the rest rather than being boring just for being him. People don't stop watching football because of Manchester United, nor will people not watch the sprinting because of Usain Bolt. Or the swimming. etc. Dominance should be relished and not derided, purely for the challenge it presents everybody else competing. I wonder if people would have said the same about Senna in the end, had he not died? __________________

29-07-2009, 22:29	#55
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	For sure __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

29-07-2009, 23:06	#59
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	If one more person says 'for sure', limbs will start getting broken. __________________