2013 Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix

Ondrej Kapal · Mar 24, 2013

Joao Borges · Mar 24, 2013

I already wasn't a fan of Vettel, now I REALLY dislike him. What an arrogant, disrespectful driver. Looks like this is going to be similar to the Schumi/Barrichello era on Ferrari. Just ridiculous. Little crybaby couldnt win so he disobeys team orders to win.

Same goes for Mercedes today. Very disappointed to see this happening, just ruins everything for the sport and the fans. Vettel is on his way to become another Schumi, disrespectful and having a team protecting him all the time and have a team mate do the dirty work. Disgusting!

Just my opinion.

mystaaRS · Mar 24, 2013

Joao Borges said:
I already wasn't a fan of Vettel, now I REALLY dislike him. What an arrogant, disrespectful driver. Looks like this is going to be similar to the Schumi/Barrichello era on Ferrari. Just ridiculous. Little crybaby couldnt win so he disobeys team orders to win.

Same goes for Mercedes today. Very disappointed to see this happening, just ruins everything for the sport and the fans. Vettel is on his way to become another Schumi, disrespectful and having a team protecting him all the time and have a team mate do the dirty work. Disgusting!

Just my opinion.

Your opinion is right. Though I respect Hamilton for saying that what he said.

Hampus Andersson · Mar 24, 2013

Hardly his fault, it wasn´t like he told Ross to keep Rosberg behind.

they did battle. Overtook each other several times.
My guess is it was enough for Brawn and Hamilton happened to be ahead when he made the call.

Edit: it was actually quite funny seeing VET/WEB going at it, then they show Newey completely destroyed of nervousness, then camera goes to ROS and HAM battling in the DRS zone and then camera goes to Brawn who looked like he was going to have a heart attack.

Sérgio Marques · Mar 24, 2013

Ivan Mills · Mar 24, 2013

Metalfreaky said:
So you're also a psychiatrist now? How is that "proven" and how does what happend today translate to his "scars" 5/6 years ago.

I like Nando..i always have....i just forsee a decline in his form in the next couple of seasons,just my opinion! Ive been wrong many times before!

Kevin Watts · Mar 24, 2013

Webber and Rosberg were annoyed with their team mates but after the race they both demonstrated the usual F1 driver/drone PR training yet in NASCAR Tony Stewart was a 'bit upset' at Joey Logano and after the race and he neglected to put a little PR spin on his thoughts (Unless Gank does his PR training?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEbtjtJUuzM

mystaaRS · Mar 24, 2013

Sérgio Marques said:

Haha. 2 in 1 - Webber with the Punch and Vettel with the Picking of the Nose

Hampus Andersson · Mar 24, 2013

Kevin Watts said:
Rosberg were annoyed with their team mates but after the race they both demonstrated the usual F1 driver/drone PR training

I take it you did not see SkySports interview with Nico.

Metalfreaky · Mar 24, 2013

Kevin Watts said:
Webber and Rosberg were annoyed with their team mates but after the race they both demonstrated the usual F1 driver/drone PR training yet in NASCAR Tony Stewart was a 'bit upset' at Joey Logano and after the race and he neglected to put a little PR spin on his thoughts (Unless Gank does his PR training?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEbtjtJUuzM

I'm glad F1 drivers use their brain more often. No matter if PR drone or not, but THAT is without a doubt completely unacceptable.

Leon Charmant · Mar 24, 2013

Hampus Andersson said:
I take it you did not see SkySports interview with Nico.

I didn't see it. What did Nico say/do?

keanos · Mar 24, 2013

I need only one videolink to youtube to show all people who stay behind the decisions of Horner, Webber and Brawn that today, after the 6th race of 2002 ("Let Michael pass for the championship"), another piece of the sport died.

James Maskell · Mar 24, 2013

Webber probably would have still won if he was simply turned that map back up.

Metalfreaky · Mar 24, 2013

keanos said:

And again a Senna argument-.-

Anyone familiar with Godwin's law?

I think there's a similar law in F1 discussions: In each discussion there will without a doubt someone bring up a piece of media from Senna.

keanos · Mar 24, 2013

Because it's the best example what a racing driver should be if he will win the championstitle. Look at all champions, most of them are/where pure egomaniacs the only goal they had was to be the number one and win the championship.

Kevin Watts · Mar 25, 2013

Hampus Andersson said:
I take it you did not see SkySports interview with Nico.

If you believe all those carefully scripted post race PR stunts I have some magic beans you might be interested in buying

Metalfreaky said:
I'm glad F1 drivers use their brain more often. No matter if PR drone or not, but THAT is without a doubt completely unacceptable.

Why? If Senna has said it you guys would have been on your knee's worshipping a true fighter/ passionate racer, there are no characters in F1 anymore they are all PR drones

Metalfreaky · Mar 25, 2013

keanos said:
Because it's the best example what a racing driver should be if he will win the championstitle. Look at all champions, most of them are/where pure egomaniacs the only goal they had was to be the number one and win the championship.

No it is not the best example. It is an example from a guy who raced 2 decades ago in a different Formula 1.
Senna had some very questionable moments too and just because he was champion doesn't make it the right decisions, but let's not start a Senna argument here.

Why? If Senna has said it you guys would have been on your knee's worshipping a true fighter/ passionate racer, there are no characters in F1 anymore they are all PR drones

For me the Senna chapter was closed about 20 years ago and I see no reason to open it constantly again.
I'm not saying PR drones are good from a fan point of view, but they are far better than that reaction in your video. Also I see no other way than PR training for those guys because a) they represent huge companies and sponsors b) in modern F1 the media is everywhere and looking at every word you say.

Michael Brown · Mar 25, 2013

What an exciting race... until the last few laps. It was one of those races that ends with a sour taste in your mouth. I've come across the opinions of the team orders. Some hate Rosberg for not passing Hamilton, and those same people also hated Vettel for overtaking Webber. Personally in this early stage of the championship I don't see why the teams (Mercedes in particular) had to stick to team orders when they would have finished 1-2 and 3-4 anyway, giving the same points for the Constructor's Championship.

Also, I've come across an unfortunate individual who blames Webber for Alonso's crash. Seems like Webber's wake caused the front wing to break off of Alonso's car, because obviously Vettel's didn't do anything to it.

pasta815tim · Mar 25, 2013

James Maskell said:
Webber probably would have still won if he was simply turned that map back up.

Thing is he was the team player. He knew that the team would be VERY upset and that he would be the scapegoat (just as Turkey 2010) if any incident happened so he held back.