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  1. TifosiUSA

    TifosiUSA F1 Veteran

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    #1 TifosiUSA, Feb 17, 2012
    Following the immense posts and intense analysis of their fans, Ferrari acknowledged that 2012 season too is nothing but a waste year, so they confirmed they have already shifted their focus on 2004 car to remember that they can build fast cars.

    Since the big rule changes in 2009, the Maranello squad haven’t quite managed to get the bottom of new rules to create a world beater. After narrowly missing out in 2010 drivers’ title, 2011 saw another disappointment campaign for both Tifosi and Ferrari as they seemed to be third fastest car throughout the season.

    “We know we can produce fast cars,” said Domenicalli, “it’s just we have to remember how to do it. In the lights of latest development, we understand we haven’t got the car we needed to fight for the championship. It’s a pity but we accept that.

    “Nearly all twitter acounts, all forum members and armchair experts did agree on that, so we have to look into that. They must know something. Therefore, we stopped any development work on this year car and shifted our focus to our 2004 car to understand how the hell we made such a beast.”

    F2004 is widely accepted to be the fastest car of new generation F1 cars. Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barichello won 15 out 18 races between them, 13 of which belong to Michael Schumacher. It was the car in which Schumacher claimed his last and seventh drivers’ title.

    “I sometimes sit and watch 2004 season to remember those glarious days,” added team principle. “For sure we want to build a car similar to that one. F2004 had wings and wheels too, so it shouldn’t be a problem. What we have to do is to go back to factory and analyse F2004. If we can find anyone who remembers what we did at that time, for sure we’ll be able to replicate it in 2013.”

    Fernando Alonso is upbeat about the team’s decision.

    “We are used to do that and I admit we are very good,” asked if he believes Ferrari is superior when it comes to shifting focuses. “Since I joined the team, we shifted our focuses two times now and we are doing it again. It’s the best focus I’ve ever seen in my entire career. So it should be OK. I’ll be a Ferrari champion even if I turn to 65. I’ll do it, damn it!”

    Fernando Alonso is a Formula 1 driver who is used to win races and fight for championships.


    :)
     
  2. Aircon

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    #2 Aircon, Feb 17, 2012
    It's about time they listened to us...the REAL experts!
     
  3. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 texasmr2, Feb 17, 2012
    What a F'd up attitude on their part imho! In REALITY they need to be focusing on the new engine regs and a new chassis package built for the new T-V6's. Instead we get excuses that are meant too soften the blow of them sucking in 2012!!

    I need a beer and I hope MS stuffs it too them!
     
  4. TifosiUSA

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    #4 TifosiUSA, Feb 17, 2012
    Lol man, it's a joke.
     
  5. texasmr2

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    #5 texasmr2, Feb 17, 2012
    I'm always the last one to get the joke!
     
  6. TifosiUSA

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    #6 TifosiUSA, Feb 17, 2012
    Hahaha I figured this line would give it away:

    "Fernando Alonso is a Formula 1 driver who is used to win races and fight for championships."

    Whoever wrote that is funny, even threw in a couple "for sures" for accuracy!
     
  7. tervuren

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    #7 tervuren, Feb 17, 2012
    Bahahha
     
  8. shashi27

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    #8 shashi27, Feb 18, 2012
    For the love of God please let us win a couple of races this year. Or at least don't have a blow out for any one team. I don't care if the care looks like the ass end of a rhino as long as it wins.
     
  9. DF1

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    #9 DF1, Feb 18, 2012
    I think it does look like either end of a rhino lets just hope its quicker than a BULL :)
     
  10. Fan512bbi

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    #10 Fan512bbi, Feb 18, 2012
    LOL :D
     
  11. VIZSLA

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    #11 VIZSLA, Feb 18, 2012
    You could include Massa as well if you really want to be depressive ;)
     
  12. tifosi12

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    #12 tifosi12, Feb 18, 2012
    One of the reasons for the success of the 2004 car was its perfect harmony with the tires. Something that (deliberately) went away with the new rules for the following year.

    Ferrari had tire problems in the past few years as well, but hopefully the change in their suspension might have cured some of that:

    http://www.motorsport-aktuell.com/automobil/ferrari-reifensorgen-dank-zugstreben-ade-4418240.html

    Ferrari uses pullrod suspension front and rear this year and it is hoped, that this will get the tires to temps faster.
     
  13. Ferraripilot

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    #13 Ferraripilot, Feb 18, 2012

    Their tires are indeed heating more quickly at the front, but the pullrod system at the front is difficult to arrange in perfect harmony with the rear. Front end turn in is very lazy because of it now.
     
  14. rdefabri

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    #14 rdefabri, Feb 18, 2012
    For sure that was funny! :D
     
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    #16 Remy Zero, Feb 19, 2012
    :D

    On the serious note, if Ferrari fails to win a race this season again, i guess this will indeed be the end of Stefano.
     
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    #17 crinoid, Feb 19, 2012
    If they were going to let him go because of team underperformance they would have already done so. It isn't the Italian way. Lol
     
  18. PhilNotHill

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    #18 PhilNotHill, Feb 19, 2012
    I rode on the chairlift today woth a young man from Spain. In the course of the conversation I asked him if he knew who Fernando Alonso was. He said no.

    Incredulous, I said he is a Formula One driver for Ferrari. Oh, he said you mean %$#@* *^&%$#. Of course I have heard of him.
     
  19. texasmr2

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    #19 texasmr2, Feb 19, 2012
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    "Hey who let this guy in here?!?!?!!"
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  20. Gatorrari

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    #20 Gatorrari, Feb 19, 2012
    You mean Segway has started an F1 team???? :D
     
  21. Gatorrari

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    #21 Gatorrari, Feb 19, 2012
    You think 2011 was bad? Third in the championship and only one GP win is not great, but those of us who are old enough remember some really bad seasons:

    1962: 18 points, 5th in the championship (out of 8), one 2nd, no wins.
    1969: 7 points, 5th in the championship (out of 6), one 3rd, no wins.
    1973: 12 points, 6th in the championship (out of 11), no podiums, no wins.
    1980: 8 points, 10th in the championship (out of 11), no podiums, no wins.

    I'm old enough to remember all of those dreadful seasons except the first. Ferrari has not had any season, including 2011, anywhere near that bad since, and I, for one, am glad. Do I want them to do better? Sure, but in a historical context 2011 wasn't that bad.
     

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