I like how the British press like to portray MS as something less than a genius out and out....
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Flawed genius?
I like how the British press like to portray MS as something less than a genius out and out....
Interesting videos
I like how the British press like to portray MS as something less than a genius out and out....
Interesting videos
QUOTE (zelpre @ Sep 29 2011, 13:57) 
Can't believe what Autosport journalists wrote for their magazine again.
Didn't quite show Rosberg's pace???
Yeah sure the pace wasn't comparable, because Michael was 1.5 seconds faster idiots!
i disagree about the pace field but all the other about schumi is pretty spot on
Didn't quite show Rosberg's pace???
Yeah sure the pace wasn't comparable, because Michael was 1.5 seconds faster idiots!
QUOTE (Sakae @ Oct 5 2011, 22:44)
I am not sure if Ferrari was a superior car to JV' Williams. Tactical planning however helped.
Grid 1;
Jacques Villeneuve
Williams FW19/Renault
1'36.071
Grid 2;
Michael Schumacher
Ferrari F310B
1'36.133
I'm quietly confident Benz won't be 0.06 seconds behind Red Bull.
There was a kart event held in Kerpen last weekend. Michael was there: Memorial kart event in Kerpen
QUOTE (Sakae @ Oct 5 2011, 10:44)
I am not sure if Ferrari was a superior car to JV' Williams. Tactical planning however helped.
That was vintage 1997 Schumacher. He is no where near that level.
If hat that Schumacher in the 2011 Mercedes, he would be top 3 in the championship. He was that good.
While yes he was driving a "average car" compared to Williams...
QUOTE (George Costanza @ Oct 6 2011, 09:44)
That was vintage 1997 Schumacher. He is no where near that level.
If that was Schumacher in the 2011 Mercedes, he would be top 3 in the championship. He was that good.
While yes he was driving a "average car" compared to Williams...
If that was Schumacher in the 2011 Mercedes, he would be top 3 in the championship. He was that good.
While yes he was driving a "average car" compared to Williams...
Brawn states he is, but anyway without the right car that's just conjecture.
MS can not transcend physics - if the Benz is some 1.5 seconds slower around Suzuka which is on the cards, 1997 or today, MS will not top 3 under normal circumstance and as with Spa 4th or 5th would be the target and would be a great result.
QUOTE (cheapracer @ Oct 5 2011, 23:42)
Brawn states he is, but anyway without the right car that's just conjecture.
MS can not transcend physics - if the Benz is some 1.5 seconds slower around Suzuka which is on the cards, 1997 or today, MS will not top 3 under normal circumstance and as with Spa 4th or 5th would be the target and would be a great result.
MS can not transcend physics - if the Benz is some 1.5 seconds slower around Suzuka which is on the cards, 1997 or today, MS will not top 3 under normal circumstance and as with Spa 4th or 5th would be the target and would be a great result.
Yes you are correct about that; the 1997 Williams was an extremely quick car, but Ferrari closed the gap at the end, and Schumacher showed his skills very clearly that season.
I am going to actually disagree with Ross on the 2011 vs Mid to late 1990s Schumacher. He did quite impressive in rather "average" Ferraris. The Red Bull would be like Williams of 1993 rather than 1997 because they are quite dominant; although, 1997 had potential to be very dominant due to how fast Jacques was at Albert Park. But I still think if Schu was in his prime, he could but the Benz somewhat closer to the front end of the grid than now.
Michael Schumacher, according to a recent survey, has been voted as "Germany's best athlete of all time"
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Poll: Schumacher and Count largest German athletes
Berlin (dpa) Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher and tennis star Steffi Graf, according to a recent survey, "Germany's best athlete of all time". As "the most important football player" was chosen in the "Bild" newspaper (Thursday) commissioned representative survey "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer, with a maximum value of 53 percent.
Schumacher won 16 percent of the vote; second place in the general category are divided Beckenbauer and tennis star Boris Becker (both 11). Second behind Graf in the women (28) was Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt (12) before skier Rosi Mittermaier (7).
Every second German sees 'Bomber' Gerd Muller (51 percent) as the best striker. DFB honorary captain Uwe Seeler surprisingly found out just over 7 percent, the still active striker Miroslav Klose is third (6). Can claim a hollow victory Joachim Löw: Together with the world champion coach in 1954, Sepp Herberger (both 19 percent), he was - although still without a title with the DFB-Elf - chosen as the best football coach.
Biggest Keeper was the "Titan" - Oliver Kahn on 44 percent of the votes accounted for considerable. When the "sympathetic German football club" was record champions FC Bayern Munich (17 percent) emerged from the Forsa survey. As the only second division club FC St. Pauli managed with 6 percent - along with Schalke 04 - at least up to fourth place.
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Berlin (dpa) Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher and tennis star Steffi Graf, according to a recent survey, "Germany's best athlete of all time". As "the most important football player" was chosen in the "Bild" newspaper (Thursday) commissioned representative survey "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer, with a maximum value of 53 percent.
Schumacher won 16 percent of the vote; second place in the general category are divided Beckenbauer and tennis star Boris Becker (both 11). Second behind Graf in the women (28) was Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt (12) before skier Rosi Mittermaier (7).
Every second German sees 'Bomber' Gerd Muller (51 percent) as the best striker. DFB honorary captain Uwe Seeler surprisingly found out just over 7 percent, the still active striker Miroslav Klose is third (6). Can claim a hollow victory Joachim Löw: Together with the world champion coach in 1954, Sepp Herberger (both 19 percent), he was - although still without a title with the DFB-Elf - chosen as the best football coach.
Biggest Keeper was the "Titan" - Oliver Kahn on 44 percent of the votes accounted for considerable. When the "sympathetic German football club" was record champions FC Bayern Munich (17 percent) emerged from the Forsa survey. As the only second division club FC St. Pauli managed with 6 percent - along with Schalke 04 - at least up to fourth place.
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QUOTE (merschu @ Oct 6 2011, 13:38)
Michael Schumacher, according to a recent survey, has been voted as "Germany's best athlete of all time"
Ok, I'll come clean - I voted for Stef ..
QUOTE (cheapracer @ Oct 6 2011, 09:49)
Ok, I'll come clean - I voted for Stef ..
With picture like this I think we will understand you.
QUOTE (cheapracer @ Oct 6 2011, 08:49)
Ok, I'll come clean - I voted for Stef ..
http://www.athleteswives.com/wp-content/up...Steffi-Graf.jpg
http://www.athleteswives.com/wp-content/up...Steffi-Graf.jpg
She's Women's No1
M. Schumacher 16%
Franz Beckenbauer 11%
Boris Becker 11%
Steffi Graf 28%
Katarina Witt 12%
Rosi Mittermaier 7%
Not a bad friday...
Don't be surprised if Schumi's driving is a bit controversial this weekend, this is what happened during the drivers' meeting: http://twitpic.com/6wcsj9
QUOTE (D.M.N. @ Oct 7 2011, 11:45)
Don't be surprised if Schumi's driving is a bit controversial this weekend, this is what happened during the drivers' meeting: http://twitpic.com/6wcsj9
"I am 42 years old, I don't have to do this."
QUOTE (Tarzaan @ Oct 7 2011, 10:43)
Not a bad friday...
michael was on fumes and nico had enough fuel to finish the season and to the winter testing.michael also cheated and cut a few corners. taking that into account he's probably 1-1.5 sec slower than rosberg on pure pace and he needs to retire
there isn't any other explanation
Also got caught speedin in the pitlane, go home Michael 
QUOTE (MikeTekRacing @ Oct 7 2011, 09:52)
there isn't any other explanation
Erm, other than them having different levels of fuel to begin with?
as I said, michael was surely on fumes and nico had fuel to run his car until the end of the winter testing
which is the only thing that can happen as we all know nico is faster
which is the only thing that can happen as we all know nico is faster
QUOTE (Gridfire @ Oct 7 2011, 11:58)
Erm, other than them having different levels of fuel to begin with?
Race will tell.
QUOTE (ivand911 @ Oct 7 2011, 12:04)
Race will tell.
Here comes the typical 2011 wish for Michael, let's hope he and MGP won't ruin his own race, times looked pretty promising for a friday.
QUOTE (D.M.N. @ Oct 7 2011, 14:15)
Don't be surprised if Schumi's driving is a bit controversial this weekend, this is what happened during the drivers' meeting: http://twitpic.com/6wcsj9
The picture has been deleted. It says "The photo you were looking for no longer exists".
QUOTE (merschu @ Oct 7 2011, 16:39)
The picture has been deleted. It says "The photo you were looking for no longer exists".
Yeah, what's that about? Was it this pic? http://forums.autosport.com/index.php?s=&a...t&p=5322417
It was a pic of Michael half asleep in the drivers briefing
QUOTE (MikeTekRacing @ Oct 7 2011, 09:52)
michael was on fumes and nico had enough fuel to finish the season and to the winter testing.michael also cheated and cut a few corners. taking that into account he's probably 1-1.5 sec slower than rosberg on pure pace and he needs to retire
there isn't any other explanation
there isn't any other explanation
I agree. I'm also pretty sure that Michael was using illegal traction control and has found a way to make his car faster by murdering puppies.
Deffo needs to retire and let someone else have a go
QUOTE (engel @ Oct 7 2011, 16:42)
It was a pic of Michael half asleep in the drivers briefing
Good capture, then.
QUOTE (MikeTekRacing @ Oct 7 2011, 15:30)
as I said, michael was surely on fumes and nico had fuel to run his car until the end of the winter testing
which is the only thing that can happen as we all know nico is faster
which is the only thing that can happen as we all know nico is faster
Incorrect. Rosberg was fuelled to the next Japanese GP.
Should be a good qualifying for a change, if there's no issues either the car.
Schumacher fined 5000 Euros for sleeping under yellow flags...
...a late entry to the pit lane during FP2.
...a late entry to the pit lane during FP2.
QUOTE (ali.unal @ Oct 7 2011, 11:44)
Schumacher fined 5000 Euros for sleeping under yellow flags...
...a late entry to the pit lane during FP2.
...a late entry to the pit lane during FP2.
5000 euros ouch! thats gonna sting, maybe one less ridiculous outfit bought and warn to a gp next year
MS is doing just fine
Haters simpy need to deal with it....
Haters simpy need to deal with it....
QUOTE (engel @ Oct 7 2011, 15:42)
It was a pic of Michael half asleep in the drivers briefing
QUOTE (BRK @ Oct 7 2011, 16:05)
Good capture, then.
Finally saw the picture. One of my friends had downloaded the picture before it was deleted and has send me the picture! I am uploading it here for those who didn't get to see the pic.
Where does this 5000 Euros go? Does it go into someones back pocket? To the circuit? FIA? Towards dividents for officials?
I've always wanted to know as these fines are massively high to the average layman.
I've always wanted to know as these fines are massively high to the average layman.
Fines go to the FIA
shumi facepalm ?
QUOTE (Ferrari_F1_fan_2001 @ Oct 7 2011, 16:28)
Where does this 5000 Euros go? Does it go into someones back pocket? To the circuit? FIA? Towards dividents for officials?
I've always wanted to know as these fines are massively high to the average layman.
I've always wanted to know as these fines are massively high to the average layman.
As far as I recall, these fines are paid by the team, not the driver himself. And it should go directly to the FiA in order to be used for studies on road and drivers' safety.
that's a funny pic of Schumi half asleep, I guess they must get pretty tiresome after 20 years.
QUOTE (Don2011 @ Oct 7 2011, 09:46)
that's a funny pic of Schumi half asleep, I guess they must get pretty tiresome after 20 years.
I think MS is missing the fact that he's not been the topic of discussion often enough in the driver's briefings! ;-) Time to set that right by starting to win again!
QUOTE (Don2011 @ Oct 7 2011, 14:46)
that's a funny pic of Schumi half asleep, I guess they must get pretty tiresome after 20 years.
"he was just resting his eyes" its what all the old people claim when you catch them sleeping
QUOTE (spacekid @ Oct 7 2011, 06:23)
I agree. I'm also pretty sure that Michael was using illegal traction control and has found a way to make his car faster by murdering puppies.
He also has anti-lock brakes and a button to defeat the rev limiter, active suspension, and anti-gravity.
QUOTE (arknor @ Oct 7 2011, 16:52)
"he was just resting his eyes" its what all the old people claim when you catch them sleeping
I think that photo needs to go to Photoshopped thread.
Those briefings must be so darm boring... I'm sure at the time of Schumi's nap, Pedro de la Rosa was doing his speech.
QUOTE (Tardis40 @ Oct 7 2011, 14:52)
He also has anti-lock brakes and a button to defeat the rev limiter, active suspension, and anti-gravity.
And still trails Rosberg jnr. in the WDC
QUOTE (merschu @ Oct 7 2011, 13:26)
Finally saw the picture. One of my friends had downloaded the picture before it was deleted and has send me the picture! I am uploading it here for those who didn't get to see the pic.
haha, fantastic....reminds me of my college days
QUOTE (britishtrident @ Oct 7 2011, 19:34)
And still trails Rosberg jnr. in the WDC
lies schumacher has several
Michael has been pretty quick this weekend. Hope this carries over to quali later on today and he has a clean session.
QUOTE (britishtrident @ Oct 8 2011, 02:34)
And still trails Rosberg jnr. in the WDC
7 - 2 last time I looked.
Oh sorry, Rosberg not Clark, oh that's 7- 0 last time I looked.
Good lap in Q2. Hope now Q3 is secure. Really hope.
Two good laps for now. Let's see Q3. Maybe a shot at Massa?
QUOTE (Diablobb81 @ Oct 8 2011, 08:44)
Two good laps for now. Let's see Q3. Maybe a shot at Massa?
I like 7th better, clear side?
Go Michael!
Oh, was that planned? 
yep Mercedes still can't read a time clock...
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