Felipe Massa Retires

Buddahaid · 11-12-17, 05:51 PM

I'm surprised there isn't an F1 thread here, or maybe it's just buried.

Anyway driver Felipe Massa has retired after a fifteen year career in F1 at Interlagos in front of his Brazilian compatriots.

Schroeder · 11-12-17, 06:13 PM

So he's not going to do the season's last race in Bahrain?

I have lost interest in F1 a couple of years ago and this year was the first year since 1993 where I didn't watch a single race. The turbo engines and lack of likable drivers pushed me away.

Buddahaid · 11-12-17, 06:49 PM

The engines will remain through 2020 where they will undergo a change back to higher RPM but still retain hybrid technology. This year brought on wider cars and tires which made for many lap records being eclipsed, and today was no exception with Montoya's 13 year lap record at Interlagos being bested. Next year brings on the Halo which will make for better driver safety but a big look change for open cockpit.

Likable drivers? I guess that's a matter of personal opinion.

Schroeder · 11-12-17, 07:36 PM

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Likable drivers? I guess that's a matter of personal opinion.

Well, there is the self absorbed social media omnipresent peacock in the Mercedes and the little boy in the Ferrari. Kimi and Massa are overall cool but don't have the personality that calls out to me. I'm still stuck in the Schumacher / Hill / Hakkinen era. I'd take any of those over the current generation drivers. Maybe I'm just getting old.

Buddahaid · 11-12-17, 08:08 PM

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Well, there is the self absorbed social media omnipresent peacock in the Mercedes...

I used to not like Hamilton but he has shown himself to be not only a great driver, but a true sportsman as well who admits when he's wrong and gives kudos to those who outperform him. I think much of the bad taste comes from the media coverage more then the personalities. F1 is going through a stage of creating popular appeal to the masses and that has it's benefits and detraction's. I rarely watch the podium celebrations for that very reason.

These days, F1 is being fed very young drivers, like most sports, and that comes with all the lack of seasoning, grace, and experience most young people have. The very safety of the cars also plays a role with increased risk taking and poor judgement that would have resulted in deaths before.

Jimbuna · 11-13-17, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

Well, there is the self absorbed social media omnipresent peacock in the Mercedes and the little boy in the Ferrari. Kimi and Massa are overall cool but don't have the personality that calls out to me. I'm still stuck in the Schumacher / Hill / Hakkinen era. I'd take any of those over the current generation drivers. Maybe I'm just getting old.

You must be 'getting old'............Hamilton

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I used to not like Hamilton but he has shown himself to be not only a great driver, but a true sportsman as well who admits when he's wrong and gives kudos to those who outperform him. I think much of the bad taste comes from the media coverage more then the personalities. F1 is going through a stage of creating popular appeal to the masses and that has it's benefits and detraction's. I rarely watch the podium celebrations for that very reason.

These days, F1 is being fed very young drivers, like most sports, and that comes with all the lack of seasoning, grace, and experience most young people have. The very safety of the cars also plays a role with increased risk taking and poor judgement that would have resulted in deaths before.

Yep, agreed

Schroeder · 11-13-17, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

You must be 'getting old'............Hamilton

Well, you're a Brit so your lack of taste is excused.

Jimbuna · 11-13-17, 07:46 AM

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Well, you're a Brit so your lack of taste is excused.

Much rather Hamilton than the 'finger man'

Schroeder · 11-13-17, 09:44 AM

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Much rather Hamilton than the 'finger man'

Where is Schumi when you need him....oh...in a wheelchair most likely.

Jimbuna · 11-13-17, 12:04 PM

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Where is Schumi when you need him....oh...in a wheelchair most likely.

A true legend and such a shame what became of him in RL.

STEED · 11-14-17, 05:52 PM

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Hamilton

Pah...Another TAX evader using legal loop holes.

Commander Wallace · 11-15-17, 07:57 AM

I think the race team of speed racer and the mach 5 and chim chim and spridle was better than any of them.

Jimbuna · 11-15-17, 08:36 AM

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Pah...Another TAX evader using legal loop holes.

Blame the government for not putting a stop to it all.

STEED · 11-15-17, 09:43 AM

The days of real F1 racing have long passed for team orders and over the top regulations has made F1 for me a total and utter bore.

Jimbuna · 11-15-17, 11:03 AM

You'll get over it Mr Meldrew.

11-12-17, 05:51 PM	#1
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Felipe Massa Retires I'm surprised there isn't an F1 thread here, or maybe it's just buried. Anyway driver Felipe Massa has retired after a fifteen year career in F1 at Interlagos in front of his Brazilian compatriots. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

11-12-17, 06:13 PM	#2
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	So he's not going to do the season's last race in Bahrain? I have lost interest in F1 a couple of years ago and this year was the first year since 1993 where I didn't watch a single race. The turbo engines and lack of likable drivers pushed me away. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

11-12-17, 06:49 PM	#3
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	The engines will remain through 2020 where they will undergo a change back to higher RPM but still retain hybrid technology. This year brought on wider cars and tires which made for many lap records being eclipsed, and today was no exception with Montoya's 13 year lap record at Interlagos being bested. Next year brings on the Halo which will make for better driver safety but a big look change for open cockpit. Likable drivers? I guess that's a matter of personal opinion. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

11-15-17, 09:43 AM	#14
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	The days of real F1 racing have long passed for team orders and over the top regulations has made F1 for me a total and utter bore. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You'll get over it Mr Meldrew. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	I think the race team of speed racer and the mach 5 and chim chim and spridle was better than any of them.