Can Ferrari win all 18?

Yoong Montoya · 6 Apr 2004, 23:52 (Ref:932915)

With the advantage they have at the moment, I wouldn't say it's impossible. The current record is 15 out of 16 by McLaren in 1988 - can Ferrari achieve total perfection and win all 18 races this year? This is not about whether you want that (no one does) is whether you consider it a likely outcome or not.

Dani Filth · 7 Apr 2004, 00:27 (Ref:932924)

yes ..

903cc · 7 Apr 2004, 00:35 (Ref:932930)

I optimistically voted No...

Schummy · 7 Apr 2004, 00:43 (Ref:932933)

I voted No. It's so difficult to win every race without any fault...

I think McLaren was more ahead in 88 than Ferrari is now, and Senna-Prost was a stronger pair than MS-RB. When MS fails I'm not sure Rubens can always take the win.

Mr V · 7 Apr 2004, 01:08 (Ref:932940)

Quote:

Originally posted by Schummy

I think McLaren was more ahead in 88 than Ferrari is now, and Senna-Prost was a stronger pair than MS-RB. When MS fails I'm not sure Rubens can always take the win.

Agreed that Senna and Prost were a stronger pair, but they were more equal, Rubens isn't as good as Michael, Michaels always ahead and not needing to fight Rubens.

However, i believe (indeed hope) that all 18 wins is unlikely.

jetsetter · 7 Apr 2004, 01:43 (Ref:932951)

I don't think they can as i think that in 18 races one of the other teams will have to have one weekend when they are superior to the Ferrari's.

Dani Filth · 7 Apr 2004, 01:52 (Ref:932955)

Quote:

Originally posted by Schummy
I voted No. It's so difficult to win every race without any fault...

I think McLaren was more ahead in 88 than Ferrari is now, and Senna-Prost was a stronger pair than MS-RB. When MS fails I'm not sure Rubens can always take the win.

[joke]well . i don't see MS failing

.. [/joke]

f1truestory · 7 Apr 2004, 02:03 (Ref:932964)

well, i dont think all races, but certainly it looks like it will be a 2002 season repeat.

HDTVKSS · 7 Apr 2004, 02:30 (Ref:932974)

No! well as much as i like Ferrari, geez i hope not. Cmon Webber, Cmon Kimmi, please make it interesting for me

( ok maybee thats a lil ( alot?) optimistic

freud · 7 Apr 2004, 03:08 (Ref:932985)

Good question, Yoong.

I think there is good chance they'll do it.

dretceterini · 7 Apr 2004, 03:14 (Ref:932988)

Possible certainly, but doubtful. I will say at least 12 wins for sure.

grumpy1 · 7 Apr 2004, 03:16 (Ref:932989)

As much as I hate to say so I can't see anyone coming close to catching Ferrari this year.MS will win the championship and Rubens will cover the rear again.
I liken them to fighter pilots.MS the leader and Rubans as wingman protecting his rear.
The real question is who will come 2nd in the championship?

The Grumpy1

freud · 7 Apr 2004, 03:18 (Ref:932990)

LOL.. yeah I took the lapdog into consideration too. I am sure Michael will grant him a few GP's as well after he gets the title mid-season.

Inigo Montoya · 7 Apr 2004, 04:18 (Ref:932999)

Not a chance. Williams will steal a few.

f1truestory · 7 Apr 2004, 05:31 (Ref:933018)

Quote:

Originally posted by grumpy1
As much as I hate to say so I can't see anyone coming close to catching Ferrari this year.MS will win the championship and Rubens will cover the rear again.
I liken them to fighter pilots.MS the leader and Rubans as wingman protecting his rear.

The Grumpy1

I like it too when Eddie Ivrine said "I can't even remember how many times I was asked to slow down the pack so Schumacher could enjoy a trouble-free run to the finish"

http://f1.racing-live.com/en/headlin...06173227.shtml

Armco Bender · 7 Apr 2004, 05:45 (Ref:933023)

3 Down...only 15 to go...

HDTVKSS · 7 Apr 2004, 05:50 (Ref:933024)

hehe like when Irv said he was the " 2nd best driver in the world" I think Irv would say anything that makes him look good.

climb · 7 Apr 2004, 06:22 (Ref:933032)

Hope for some more competition, like anyone else I guess; nonetheless it's a possibility.

fiona · 7 Apr 2004, 07:25 (Ref:933076)

can they - yes
will they - no

i voted yes as they have the car to do it but honetly dont think they will win all 18 races, theres too many other factors that could stop them winning, like brazil last year or to a point silverstone last year

Pitstop · 7 Apr 2004, 08:49 (Ref:933142)

I'll go with that:

can they - yes
will they - no

I voted yes because I think they can, but we all have our 'off days' - I remember Hungary 03! - so hopefully someone will give MS a run, in some of the races and keep us all happy.

But I secretly hope they do.

Don K · 7 Apr 2004, 10:11 (Ref:933215)

No, they can't.

Ralf an David win races each season.
And I think Juan will also win at least once.
And possibly Raikkonen.

So I don't think Ferrari will win more than 14 races this year.

paulzinho · 7 Apr 2004, 10:24 (Ref:933233)

I think Williams, BAR and Renault and hopefully Mclaren are all going to up their game significantly and will close teh gap to put a bit more pressure on the Ferarri's, I think the Michelin runners have also been unlucky with race day temperatures being much cooler than expected handing the Bridgestones an advantage.

Try Hard · 7 Apr 2004, 10:31 (Ref:933239)

Lets not forgot most of the races so far have been unusually cool, so more suited to Bridgestone, so hopefully if we get a really hot race then we may see some michelin wins.
Also don't ever count out what can happen at the start....
I expect to see wins from renault and Williams this year, possibly BAR too, although on the current form, non from McLaren, although stranger things have happend.....

Mattracer · 7 Apr 2004, 10:38 (Ref:933243)

Quote:

Originally posted by 903cc
I optimistically voted No...

I pessimistically voted Yes...

Mattracer · 7 Apr 2004, 10:41 (Ref:933246)

Quote:

Originally posted by grumpy1
As much as I hate to say so I can't see anyone coming close to catching Ferrari this year.MS will win the championship and Rubens will cover the rear again.
I liken them to fighter pilots.MS the leader and Rubans as wingman protecting his rear.
The real question is who will come 2nd in the championship?

The Grumpy1

Well umm let's see... umm, Rubens????

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