- 28 Apr 11, 15:59#253553
Although Massas been ahead of Alonso in all 3/3 races this year, only ending up behind in the single one cause he spent too much time fighting off button in australia. Evident to me at least that theyre at least around the same pace, some wont accept that cause of Massas 2010, but he did say numerous times its the hard fronts warming up, now they warm up hes a good driver again. Its not as if its impossible for Massa to beat Alonso, he beat Hamilton numerous times before and Kimi. Hes just doing better this year so far, simple as that. Alonso has DRS and overtaking ability, so putting it down to Massas race starts getting ahead is pointless, if that were the case Alonso would have passed him at some point in both Malaysia and China.
As predicted, all seems to be....predictable.
The least predictable at this stage is surprisingly, Ferrari. Unfortunately for Ferrari, their No.2 has outperformed their No.1 for 2/3 races. What a dilemma. Long may it continue.
hmmm i dont see any of it. I havent seen a single race where Massa has OUTPERFORMED Alonso. They may be close, but not once has Massa outperformed him. I'm sure its what most of you would like to see... even some team orders (interestingly, the same stuff you all opposed)... but sorry, seems like Ferrari will have to issue an apology to mclaren fans for not pleasing themand we'll see after turkey if they will be able to mount the fight.
Personally, i dont care who's ahead. But if the car has issues, they will both be a bit downfaced. And it shows.
Also, Jenson and Lewis seem very close, the only reason jenson is behind is due to a couple uncharacteristic mistakes by Jenson. Although lewis might have got him anyways in China... dont know about that one. But still, closer than last yr, and Jenson has been much better than last yr in Q.
Vettel and Webber, well the thing is Vettel is being in a world of his own. Webber's had some mistakes and issues.... but Vettel has been amazing.
Schumacher and Nico.... no question there. MS has been simply outperformed so far.
Although Massas been ahead of Alonso in all 3/3 races this year, only ending up behind in the single one cause he spent too much time fighting off button in australia. Evident to me at least that theyre at least around the same pace, some wont accept that cause of Massas 2010, but he did say numerous times its the hard fronts warming up, now they warm up hes a good driver again. Its not as if its impossible for Massa to beat Alonso, he beat Hamilton numerous times before and Kimi. Hes just doing better this year so far, simple as that. Alonso has DRS and overtaking ability, so putting it down to Massas race starts getting ahead is pointless, if that were the case Alonso would have passed him at some point in both Malaysia and China.
Alain Prost - Lewis Hamilton - Kamui Kobayashi - Fernando Alonso - Kimi Raikkonnen - Jenson Button
I guess that's the catch 22... he didn't have to defend because he was ahead!
and on comparing I don't see Qualifying as important in comparing team mates as Lewis showed race tyre strategy affecting ultimate qualifying pace will become common with everyone this year.
