For me after the 3rd pole in a row in terms of raw speed it has to be Nico, who becomes the first team mate of Lewis to out qualify him 3 races in a row.
Edited by jrg19, 25 May 2013 - 13:32.
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That will make him stronger. Respect.If I was in Hamilton's shoes, I know I'd be so filled with envy when I look at the 'arrangements' that Vettel and Alonso benefit from.
They guy doesn't get a break with the standard of teamates like the rest.
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I'd say Hamilton but it's very, very close between all of them except Button. On their day Webber, Massa, Grosjean and Rosberg are top class but I think Rosberg is more consistent than the others.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:46
Mid-2012 Shcumi wouldn't be far off Lewis' pace, would he?It would have been nice to have such polls in 2012 or 2011 too in order to compare. Most people didn't even pay attention to Rosberg when Schumacher was his teammate but well better late than never (I voted "Hamilton" obviously)...
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:46
Oh lord.Kimi but Romain isn't getting the same support as Massa, Rosberg, Perez and even Webber.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:47
In what universe? Romain hasn't been given the same updates/setup as Kimi. In Monaco (driver's track) Romain has driven around the problems related to the equipment available to him and consistently outpaced Kimi.Also Kimi's team mate might not be the best one but they let them race each other.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:52
Oh lord.
Anyways, um....is this thread a way for Lewis fans to reassure themselves?
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:52
A positive answer to that would be more my hope rather than anything else, so I can only answer that I don't know.Mid-2012 Shcumi wouldn't be far off Lewis' pace, would he?
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:54
Oh lord.
Anyways, um....is this thread a way for Lewis fans to reassure themselves?
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:55
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Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:55
You shouldn't be considering qualifying just finished like 30 minutes ago.Not at all, I'm actually surprised by the way the poll is skyrocketing in Lewis' favour.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:56
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:56
Not at all, I'm actually surprised by the way the poll is skyrocketing in Lewis' favour.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:57
SureNot at all, I'm actually surprised by the way the poll is skyrocketing in Lewis' favour.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:58
Oh lord.
Anyways, um....is this thread a way for Lewis fans to reassure themselves?
Posted 25 May 2013 - 13:59
he had every single part that Kimi had. Oh wait maybe not, cause he destroyed 3 times something for ****'s sake.In what universe? Romain hasn't been given the same updates/setup as Kimi. In Monaco (driver's track) Romain has driven around the problems related to the equipment available to him and consistently outpaced Kimi.
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Because they have all fallen for it. If it were three races back, people would have voted for Vettel. I don't think we have enough time and sample number to conclude anything about this this year.Not at all, I'm actually surprised by the way the poll is skyrocketing in Lewis' favour.
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Posted 25 May 2013 - 14:02
Kimi, obviously.
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Posted 25 May 2013 - 14:21
Why do I get the feeling somebody's desperately looking for a silver lining?
Because they have all fallen for it. If it were three races back, people would have voted for Vettel. I don't think we have enough time and sample number to conclude anything about this this year.
I don't think Hamilton has been the best WDC driver this year, not even close. Teammate is not an excuse for the performance.
Felipe Massa is the one who has come closest to being a WDC himself, followed by Mark Webber.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 14:28
Felipe Massa is the one who has come closest to being a WDC himself, followed by Mark Webber.
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Posted 25 May 2013 - 14:35
Vettel had a fantastic year in 08 altogether.Half a decade ago...
Vettel was still a crash kid on the verge of proving himself in Monza, Lewis was struggling his way to a first WDC without the consistency he has picked up in recent years, and Button was looking like a no hope driver who would exit F1 after one last ride in the shocking Honda.
The here and now, you'd be pretty silly to say Rosberg isn't the strongest of the non-champion teammates.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 14:36
what's that a desperate maneuver to establish the right view on Hamilton's reputation? He losing out three times in a row let's start a thread to praise Rosberg..of course he has the best team mate recently. but I see the intention behind this thread
Posted 25 May 2013 - 14:40
And Rosberg beat a 7x WDC which shows current form/circumstances etc are important.
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Exactly, and the important aspect you overlook was that MS was 43-year-old, older than any competitive f1 driver since the days of Brabham (that was in the 1960s...).
LH just so matching in terms of qualifying speed a driver who was completely matched by a 43-year-old driver last season...mind you, a world beater looks way different to me.
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Posted 25 May 2013 - 14:50
How can it be Lewis when he's new to the team and not yet acclimated??
Posted 25 May 2013 - 14:51
Really? Including Heikki?There is only one driver in F1 who has had strong team mates since entering F1. This is Lewis Hamilton.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 14:59
There is only one driver in F1 who has had strong team mates since entering F1. This is Lewis Hamilton.
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Posted 25 May 2013 - 15:10
Base it on whatever you like, general discussion of which world champion has the hardest/fastest/strongest team mate.
For me after the 3rd pole in a row in terms of raw speed it has to be Nico, who becomes the first team mate of Lewis to out qualify him 3 races in a row.
Posted 25 May 2013 - 15:23
Given that Mark Webber slaughtered Rosberg when they were team mates, I think your point is very debatable.
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Lewis was able to outqualify and outrace Rosberg in his first race with the team. I really think this is a lousy excuse. Since when has Lewis ever been the type that needs to 'warm up', so to speak?How can it be Lewis when he's new to the team and not yet acclimated?? I would say webber for sure
Posted 25 May 2013 - 16:31
Given that Mark Webber slaughtered Rosberg when they were team mates, I think your point is very debatable.