2013 Formula 1 in HD - Page 8

There is no question he is one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time.

Thank God!

Some ear candy (turn it up LOUD):

Just a thought. Last year was the second time that Alonso has been very close to being World Champion. He could easily have 4 Championship titles by now....well maybe not "easily".

No doubt about it...he has missed championships by just an eyelash several times.

Awesome! Huge Massa fan here!!!!

It's a little early to judge the speed of the Ferrari or any of the other cars.
The first race is the best indicator.

Never too early to gloat. Lotus was fastest Day 1 and 3 though.

This doesn't give me a good feeling about the 2013 Ferrari. Hopefully it will be more competitive.

Alonso is a true Leader and a Professional for sure. His words will spark a lot of "Pressure" on the mechanical and engineers that really need to get their cars dialed in. I really liked his comments about the group that they are currently in and not where they should be. If I was the Owner of the team that is exactly what I would want my driver to say.

I am excited for the season to start.

+1 It didnt exactly make me feel all fuzzy inside either. We will find out soon.

I agree.
Even though it can be tricky and could backfire, motivating a team is important to success.

Unofficial aggregate test times from Barcelona:
1. Sergio Perez, McLaren, 1:21.848, 174 laps2. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, 1:21.875, 283 laps3. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber, 1:22.160, 179 laps4. Romain Grosjean, Lotus, 1:22.188, 160 laps5. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, 1:22.197, 150 laps6. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, 1:22.611, 162 laps7. Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus, 1:22.623, 87 laps8. Pastor Maldonado, Williams, 1:22.675, 178 laps9. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1:22.726, 173 laps10. Valtteri Bottas, Williams, 1:22.826, 189 laps11. Jenson Button, McLaren, 1:22.840, 141 laps12. Adrian Sutil, Force India, 1:22.877, 78 laps13. Mark Webber, Red Bull, 1:23.024, 172 laps14. Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso, 1:23.366, 186 laps15. Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso, 1:23.718, 143 laps16. Paul di Resta, Force India, 1:23.971, 144 laps17. Max Chilton, Marussia, 1:25.115, 241 laps18. Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber, 1:25.124, 129 laps19. Jules Bianchi, Force India, 1:25.732, 96 laps20. Giedo van der Garde, Caterham, 1:26.177, 133 laps21. Charles Pic, Caterham, 1:26.243, 151 laps22. Felipe Massa, Ferrari, 1:27.563, 80 laps

I would venture to guess that there are no drivers more excited about this year than Perez. He will be tough if he can contain his excitement on the track and learn when the time to be aggressive is.

Perez is going to be great to follow.
We saw last year he has a ton of talent and made the normal rookie mistakes.

Agreed! Only two more weeks! I am pumped!

Agreed. It is a huge opportunity for him. I am more interested in seeing what happens to Hamilton at Mercedes.

Good GOD!
It snuck back up on me.

3 weeks.

Youre a dog!

Hamilton is on Top Gear tomorrow night on BBCA. He's pretty entertaining.

Doesn't look like I'm gonna make it this year.....

Thanks. Ive got it set to record.

Sell the XLR!

What's the matter. You don't like cars making left turns for 500 miles?

It's not a question of $$$.
Unfortunately, I don't have the necessary medication for my bad back to make the plane flight from Portland, Oregon.

I know....

+100000