2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP

2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399360

By spankyham - 16 Apr 14, 05:28

- 16 Apr 14, 05:28#399360

Ferrari's prelude to the Shanghai GP. I guess the theme for this race is "closing the gap"

[youtube]z07W_TtBwo8[/youtube]

"He was the fastest driver I ever saw - faster even than Fangio"
________________________- Mike Hawthorn on Alberto Ascari

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399374

By LiamCatterson - 16 Apr 14, 10:00

- 16 Apr 14, 10:00#399374

Action speaks louder than words. Lets hope that they do catch up in China. Bahrain was appalling to watch for Ferrari. They did say they have new parts for China so lets hope they mean something instead of insignificance

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399382

By sagi58 - 16 Apr 14, 10:34

- 16 Apr 14, 10:34#399382

I agree with Liam!! LOVE the video; but, instead of putting out flashy "look what we're doing"
videos meant to impress sponsors and shareholders, let's get to it, boys!!

We're not supposed to be "insignificant" on the track, so let's impress where it counts!!!

Here's hoping Ferrari will turn over a new leaf in Shanghai!!

p.s. Everyone was worried about "having two roosters in one hen house"; but, if we don't
get a move on, the only "fireworks" will be in the boardroom as di Montezemolo explains
what's going on... or, actually, not going on!!

After the agony of defeat, success will be sweet!

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399545

By spankyham - 18 Apr 14, 04:33

- 18 Apr 14, 04:33#399545

The new boss looking relaxed and ready for business and the job ahead of him. :yes:

It's a big job, so lets just hope for steady improvement that eventually leads to our being competitive at the pointy end.

"He was the fastest driver I ever saw - faster even than Fangio"
________________________- Mike Hawthorn on Alberto Ascari

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399552

By spankyham - 18 Apr 14, 08:19

- 18 Apr 14, 08:19#399552

The brilliant BBC/Sky media covering our new boss - no thought about impact, what he has to work on first, who did he meet and what are his priorities ...... none of that is anywhere near as important as their focus which is of course the ultra F1 important issue of sunglasses ..... :rofl:

My thoughts on this all important, critical issue ..... I think they look like updated versions of Enzo's sunglasses :yes:

"He was the fastest driver I ever saw - faster even than Fangio"
________________________- Mike Hawthorn on Alberto Ascari

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399553

By spankyham - 18 Apr 14, 08:20

- 18 Apr 14, 08:20#399553

Red Bull long runs look very good and their tire deg is clearly the best, well at least as far as I could see. I think we are not too far behind them in this area though.

Still a long way behind Merc who have not even come close to showing their real pace.

"He was the fastest driver I ever saw - faster even than Fangio"
________________________- Mike Hawthorn on Alberto Ascari

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399566

By sagi58 - 18 Apr 14, 11:00

- 18 Apr 14, 11:00#399566

The new boss looking relaxed and ready for business and the job ahead of him.

Relaxed? Uhmmm... more like he's ready to spit nails, I'd say!! :rofl:

After the agony of defeat, success will be sweet!

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399627

By LiamCatterson - 18 Apr 14, 23:19

- 18 Apr 14, 23:19#399627

The new boss looking relaxed and ready for business and the job ahead of him.

Relaxed? Uhmmm... more like he's ready to spit nails, I'd say!!

As long as he has those shades on, everything will be alright :thumbup:

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399632

By sagi58 - 18 Apr 14, 23:33

- 18 Apr 14, 23:33#399632

As long as he has those shades on, everything will be alright

They do make him look pretty cool, eh?

After the agony of defeat, success will be sweet!

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399807

By spankyham - 20 Apr 14, 14:37

- 20 Apr 14, 14:37#399807

A really good and positive race for us. A significant step forward and a good way to start our new era under MM.

As I mentioned in the Nando thread, I thought it was a really neat gesture on his behalf to dedicate his podium to Stefano.

"He was the fastest driver I ever saw - faster even than Fangio"
________________________- Mike Hawthorn on Alberto Ascari

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399809

By spankyham - 20 Apr 14, 14:40

- 20 Apr 14, 14:40#399809

Also, anyone else with me in wanting Ferrari to pay serious attention to Daniel Ricciardo as a possible future driver for us? I mean, I guess I'm biased cause, like me, he's an Australian (we are both from the same town - Perth) of Italian heritage (both parents are Sicilian I believe).

How awesome if he proved good enough and available enough to drive for us. Even better if he could win a swag of titles :yes:

"He was the fastest driver I ever saw - faster even than Fangio"
________________________- Mike Hawthorn on Alberto Ascari

Re: 2014 - Race #4 - Shanghai GP#399844

By sagi58 - 21 Apr 14, 00:35

- 21 Apr 14, 00:35#399844

I like Ricciardo!! He's got a great attitude and he seems to be maturing very nicely as a driver!!

Here's hoping that your wishes come true, Spanky!! :thumbup:

After the agony of defeat, success will be sweet!

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