Not606 2013 Korean Grand Prix Race thread

You really think that's an appropriate thing for a Pirelli spokesman to be saying?

 

ALONSO STANDS BY CRITICISMS

Alonso's criticisms of the tyres met with a terse response from Hembery, who suggested that the Spaniard should learn about how to drive the tyres from Sebastian Vettel.

Alonso said he was happy that the matter had been closed, but he stands by his original criticisms of the tyres.

"I didn't know if the comments were right or not, so we called him [Hembery] here just to explain if he said that," said Alonso.

"He didn't know the complete sentence and he apologised. It's good from him to apologise after a mistake because he misunderstood what we were saying.

"We said that the tyres were not able to do five kilometres, which is a fact, not words. We said that there are marbles.

"You have two metres of racing line; it's a fact, not words.

"And we have problems this year with the tyres, we saw the last one with [Sergio] Perez today. It is a fact, not words."


Ooooooo, he's pulled out the FACT card

 

Here's hoping he has a Rafa Benitez style breakdown where he talks about 'facts' for five minutes.

 

Well, i have to side with Alonso here. I always said those marbles suck big time and they reduce the possibility of overtaking, which is a shame.

 

If anyone's going to bring back FACTS, I reckon Alonso's the man to do it.

 

I copyrighted that phrase *calls troll lawyer*

 

yeah, he has the best fact management skills

yeah, going off line is akin to going rallying

 

A few stats and FACTS Alonso might like.

Back to back grand slams had only been done twice before, by Ascari in '52 and Clark in '65.

 

Webber led when Vettel pitted first. He didn't get it.

 

I think because of where the start line is compared to Red Bulls pit box Vettel technically crossed the line first on every lap.... maybe?

 

Vettel crossed the line before Webber so it counted for Vettel leading the lap.

 

I am no Schuey fan but he is probably talking about the Benneton days where it is arguable that the Williams was better. He also made a run at the title against Mika, where again the McLaren was viewed as a superior car adding weight to the fact that he has won or competed for titles that he did not have a significant advanatge in. Whether this is correct or not is irrelevant, until Vettel wins a WDC or competes in what the public "percieve" as equal machinery he will not be afforded the respect people "think" he deserves.

It is a matter of opinions and my (your) perception is my (your) reality. The most obvious point to note, is that (IMO) you can't be classed as a GREAT until you have finished your career and your results can be reflected on more pragmatically.

 

Anybody want to do the honours of the japanese thread?

Some Pre-predictions:
Di Resta Is Faster Than You - Vettel
JonnyBaws - Vettel (India too)

See I remembered

 

Cheers Bando
Put me Down for Vettel at Abu Dhabi too (I'll be the one booing David Croft!)

 

Ive just realised Hulk has more points than Perez

 

I think I made the same point after the last race, technically he didn't lead the whole race, as Rosberg overtook him for a few seconds, but he did complete each lap in the lead

 

Shall I make a Suzuka thread then