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[RyRy]

good job!

hehe, you love me

Much better from a statistical standpoint. But it does go to show that no matter how you slice it, the same names come to the top of the list.

I actually work in statistics which is the main reason I thought averages would work better when it comes to ratings, even with the odd one or two bias votes it makes it a little more fair. I'm not sure if averages or medians would be better for ratings.

[Jabberwocky]

10pts Alonso
9pts Seb
8pts Lewis
7pts Kimi
6pts Button
5pts Ros
4pts Web
3pts Mas
2pts Hulk
1pt Bianchi

[scotty]

1st - 10th in order:

Alonso
Raikkonen
Hamilton
Vettel
Hulkenberg
Perez
Massa
Rosberg
Button
Webber

This is based on the driver's last 4-5 seasons of competing in F1 (who are racing in 2013), plus things like experience, etc etc etc.

I have a tough time sorting 2nd - 4th out. Generally Raikkonen's pure race pace is, imo, second to none. I consider that to be an important factor in the current climate, and i think results are showing that. Then you have Vettel who is very good over one lap, and Hamilton who is very good in on-track fights. So it is hard for me to call those guys apart, i mean you could ask me on another day and i'd give them in a different order. Alonso is perhaps not the best in any one single department but combining all relevant things that make a good driver, he is the outright and undisputed number 1.

And yes, Hulkenberg is in the right place. The guy is fully legit in my view and i expect any doubter will see it for themselves in the coming years when he inevitably moves to a top team and starts doing serious damage.

Massa 7th is perhaps controversial but he seems to be back to his old form. This makes him a very quick and consistent driver. If i am proved wrong as 2013 continues so be it. Perez is ultra quick but has some rough edges to round off before he can move higher up. Rosberg has never put together a good full season (usually starting off well then fading) and so i am pretty relaxed about predicting that it will be the same story again in 2013. Otherwise he could be further up; but i still think he's generally a damn good driver. Button and Webber are about the same - experienced and can be very quick on their day, but lack the edge of drivers further up my picks. Button edges Webber by virtue of his proven (and perhaps unmatched) skills when the conditions are tough and unpredictable.

Surprised to see Sutil rated so highly. Perhaps people have short memories... he got schooled by Fisichella who wasn't that good, and has only been rehired (at the last minute, i might add) cause of a combination of the fact that he has money and that there was no one better available. Can't understand the logic in so many votes there. Maldonado and Grosjean are phenomenally quick but they both have such massive holes in their game, i can't really consider them as true top level drivers at the moment.

[Jabberwocky]

My worry about the Hulk is that if he was thst great why would teams only want to deal with him for one year? Maybe he is just unfortunate with teams finances or he is too difficult to deal with.

[Hammer278]

I really don't see Hulkenberg being better than Massa and Rosberg. So far he's had flash in the pan performances....at most, a Perez, which isn't saying much at this stage.

[What's Burning?]

I disagree, I think he's had those flash in the pan moments with less than stellar machinery. He's been on pole in a very challenging situation and I think he knows how to handle a car. IMO, Mclaren would have done far better with him in the car. I'd love to see him replace Grosjean at Lotus as that's the only likely top team left to move into. Unless Webber does a quick stage left out of RBR.

[Hammer278]

Perez imploded ever since he signed that McLaren contract. Up till then, he's had some pretty sterling drives, in wet conditions especially (Sepang)....I don't remember many memorable moments reg Hulkenburg except for that Brazil pole.

[RyRy]

Check your inbox cheekybru, I was bored so I threw this together:

[Hammer278]

^ We got some statistical TALENT in this forum ya'll!!

[RyRy]

^ We got some statistical TALENT in this forum ya'll!!

lmao, my job is in statistics so it's easy for me. That's pretty shoddy work having two checks, I could merge them into 1.

[Hammer278]

You're not in banking by any chance? I'm leaning towards doing my thesis regarding VaR and might need to learn up some stats to get through some areas. Might drop you a PM sometime.

[RyRy]

You're not in banking by any chance? I'm leaning towards doing my thesis regarding VaR and might need to learn up some stats to get through some areas. Might drop you a PM sometime.

I'm not in banking nope, I never even went to uni ;P

[Hammer278]

Allow me to hit you up if I come across any roadblocks in stats will ya.

[RyRy]

Allow me to hit you up if I come across any roadblocks in stats will ya.

Sure of course, I work along side two other people which means certain parts I have no clue what so ever on lol xD but I'll obviously see if I can help

[What's Burning?]

I bet we've got enough professional talent here to run a corporation.