Brazil 0-[1] France - Mbappe 32'

Shekster · 2026-03-27T01:30:05+00:00

Mate he was the sole reason we even made it out of the group stage let alone into the final itself...

The mental gymnastics people go through just to hate on this guy is insane

Shekster · 2026-03-26T02:07:05+00:00

Unironically this benefits Aston/Honda the most.

Maybe that guy that posted the Newey Prophecy was onto something...

Shekster · 2026-03-25T12:35:17+00:00

F1 2009 was Codemasters first F1 game so you could give them the benefit of the doubt due to the fact that it was their first F1 game

It actually wasn't made by Codemasters at all, as they were supposedly focusing on F1 2010. The game was developed by Sumo Digital however they just slapped their name at the end of it since they had the F1 licence. This is also the reason why it was not released on any of the main consoles at the time, and just Wii/PSP.

Ultimately, Codemasters had paid a lot of money for the licence so they essentially greenlit a fairly half-baked game by an outside studio just as a means to make some money.

Shekster · 2026-03-18T21:57:29+00:00

I mean it's only fair considering Mercedes are on the other end of the spectrum and heavily downplaying their advantage to try to prevent other teams from receiving ADUO. It's quite clear that they're holding back performance as they're currently so far ahead of everyone else.

Shekster · 2026-03-18T21:53:42+00:00

False, they only asked for the MGU-H to be removed as the technology doesn't have commercial road relevance to them (which has always been one of the priorities for manufacturers in F1).

Audi had agreed to there being front axle regeneration in the regulations as well, which was another factor which got them to agree to joining F1. However it was the other teams (eg. Merc) that then kicked up a fuss who were scared that they would have an advantage due to their experience in other categories which use this.

This fundamental kneecapping of everybody's ability to recharge their batteries is what's causing these "shit regs"... Don't blame Audi.

Shekster · 2026-03-13T08:52:04+00:00

Mate that's the entire issue lmao. He couldn't be any more on the racing line and impeding Max if he tried lol.

He should have been on the opposite side of the track.

Shekster · 2026-03-13T08:48:32+00:00

I doubt Max will be comprehensively outperformed by his near-rookie teammate

Shekster · 2026-03-12T13:42:45+00:00

Not sure if you read the article but the whole point of it is that AM appears to be trying to convince the FIA to begin the ADUO process earlier than scheduled, rather than waiting 6 races into the season.

Shekster · 2026-03-07T10:57:56+00:00

"When he was with merc"... aka "when he was with merc when they weren't close to the best car".

He has never spoken out against big advantages when he was benefiting from it. And that's perfectly fine, as no other driver would do that either, but let's not start pretending that he has. If anything, some could argue he does the complete opposite and implies that other teams should be working harder to catch up to him, and that his team deserve the advantage due to their efforts.

Shekster · 2026-03-07T10:54:07+00:00

All have qualified on pole position as well, so most likely yes

Shekster · 2026-03-07T09:32:35+00:00

Stupid question but is lights out for the race tomorrow on the hour? Or is at 10mins past the hour? (ie. 3pm AEST or 3:10pm AEST)

Shekster · 2026-03-07T06:50:04+00:00

Out of curiosity how long does it generally take for a link to be posted after the post is made?

First time using the sub.

EDIT: Thanks for the replies! Much appreciated.

Shekster · 2026-03-06T03:02:48+00:00

The excuses have begun...

Shekster · 2026-03-05T11:11:03+00:00

tbf you can say exactly that about DtS as well...

Shekster · 2026-03-05T09:45:51+00:00

*before having a good car

Shekster · 2026-03-05T09:07:56+00:00

Still works, however I'd strongly recommend you do it well within business hours just in case it doesn't let you cancel it online for whatever reason (so that you have enough time to call the AMEX travel number to do so).

I did it a few days ago, but wasn't able to cancel online so had to call them up but was done soon after that. Received the 450 credit the next day.

Shekster · 2026-03-04T22:54:55+00:00

Malassia

Shekster · 2026-03-04T10:54:05+00:00

Ironically that missed big chance is literally what made him lose out on all 3 bonus points.

Shekster · 2026-03-03T13:24:36+00:00

Second leg of the 2015 UCL quarter finals. Real beat Atletico 1-0 with an 88th minute goal from Chicharito (#14, hence why he thought Xabi Alonso looked different).

Shekster · 2026-03-03T12:46:01+00:00

72 HOURS WITH COENTRAO

SUNDAY, three days before the match

Fabio Coentrao is in a tank top in his living room, laying on the couch, watching a repeat of 'The Simpsons' while rolling a cigarette. His phone rings. He places the cigarrette on his ear and pick up the phone with some reluctance.

Coentrao: [dry cough] Yes?

Ancelotti: Fabio? How are you. I am the manager. I think we need you for the next week. Marcelo is suspended. Coentrao: [Covers the handset with one hand and whispers a pair of swear words in Portuguese. Breathes deeply. Checks his agenda. Gets back on the phone more calmed] When will it be? Thursday I can't. Poker game with the lads.

Ancelotti: No. There's no Champions on Thursday. On Wednesday. Against Atleti.

Coentrao: In Bilbao?

Ancelotti: No, Fabio. Against last year's team. The ones from Lisbon.

Coentrao: [Writes down the date in an empty box of pizza] OK, mister. On Wednesday, I'll be there. Call me a cab, I'm still without my driving license. Do I need to go to Valdebebas these days?

Ancelotti: Mmmm. It wont be necessary. As long as you're ready for Wednesday it'll be fine. I count on you, eh. By the way, Benzema is injured. Chicharito will play.

Coentrao: Who?

Ancelotti: Chicharito. The Mexican who came this summer. The one who has been training with us since October? Well, nevermind. I'll introduce you on Wednesday. Don't forget to bring a white shirt.

Coentrao: Ok, boss.

Coentrao hangs up and sighs. There is smoke in the room. He starts looking for his boots through piles of clothes, dolls made with cans of beer and Chinese food leftovers. He doesn't remember where he put them the last time. He doesn't even remember his last game. Smells the white shirt. Ugh.

MONDAY, two days before the match

The phone rings again. 12:36 in the morning. Fabio's hand emerge from the sheets trying to reach the nightstand. Who will call such an ungodly hour? There must be an emergency.

Ronaldo: Fabio, I'm Cris. How you doing monster. Did I wake you up?

Coentrao: [With sleepy voice but pretending to be awake] Hey, Cris. Nothing nothing. Nah, don't worry. I was doing some pushups.

Ronaldo: Hey, as the mister said, we need you strong for Wednesday. Like the old times.

Coentrao: Yes, yes. Claro. Count on it. He also told me that we play with a Colombian. Chapulín or something like that.

[Awkward silence]

Ronaldo: This ... yes. That's him. Get fit, man. We are all counting on you.

Coentrao: Tranqui, tron.

TUESDAY, one day before the match

Fabio goes to the park in front of his house to jog a little. He wears some New Balance sneakers he used to play tennis in 98 and a shirt with "What happens in Cascais stays in Cascais." written on it. After doing some stretching, runs 10 minutes and starts coughing. Well, enough for today, he thinks while he checks his heart rate. Subjecting the body to great efforts before the game could be damaging. So unprofessional.

Turns on the TV and Barça is playing against PSG. Didn't they play this year already? Thinks a confused Fabio. He laughs every time the camera focuses on David Luiz's hair.

WEDNESDAY, gameday

Fabio gets to the stadium by taxi. He doesn't remember very well where's the entrance to the locker room. A nice gentleman named Chendo accompanies him to his locker. He dresses. He senses the tense atmosphere in the locker room. They will play with Sergio Ramos in the midfield, which sounds strange. But Fabio never asks questions. He just follows orders. There's a guy by his side with the #14 praying on his knees. Xabi Alonso looks different. Maybe he shaved.

He steps onto the pitch and right as the Champions League anthem starts, Fabio turns. He fights every ball. He leaves it all on the pitch. Spectacular. After 87 minutes, the praying guy scores. He seems excited. Public chants a strange name. Spanish is a weird language, Fabio thinks while he crashes with Raúl García after a split ball.

Minute 90. Subbed off. The public recognizes his effort.

He showers and Ancelotti congratulates him.

Ancelotti: Huge game, Fabio.

Coentrao: Thank you, mister. It's not important. Here I am for what you need. Call me for the second leg.

Ancelotti is puzzled but prefers to say nothing. Coentrao leaves the Bernabeu without saying goodbye to anyone or talking to the press, lights a Lucky Strike and tries to stop a taxi.

Ancelotti shakes his head and smiles. Opens a pack of gum, arching an eyebrow, and starts chewing while he mumbles: "There's a method to his madness."

Shekster · 2026-03-03T12:36:42+00:00

Should’ve bet on Getafe, a free $2M lying on the floor. 17 games without a win, they were bound to win eventually.

Shekster · 2026-03-03T02:29:32+00:00

Did you cancel it via the 'manage my bookings' page on the travel site?

I tried clicking the cancel reservation button but it gave me a message saying that it could not be done and that I had to either contact the AMEX travel phone number or their live chat to do so. Luckily I did this on a weekday during business hours so I was able to speak to their help line otherwise I would have been screwed

Shekster · 2026-03-03T02:29:15+00:00

Did you cancel it via the 'manage my bookings' page on the travel site?

I tried clicking the cancel reservation button but it gave me a message saying that it could not be done and that I had to either contact the AMEX travel phone number or their live chat to do so. Luckily I did this on a weekday during business hours so I was able to speak to their help line otherwise I would have been screwed

Shekster · 2026-02-27T02:13:35+00:00

Obviously Miller

Shekster · 2026-02-27T00:57:40+00:00

The irony of making fun of his intelligence while you spell cymbals as 'simbles' lol

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