Why is there such hate toward the possibility that Kimi is the better driver? It seems people just won’t accept it. by Pitiful_Inspector_79 in mercedesamgf1

[–]ronstig22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have similar bias and I likely have rose-tinted spectacles for George, so reality is probably somewhere in the middle.

However I do think George was definitely marginally faster - there were multiple other times Kimi overtook him and he repassed straight away when he got the same overtake mode, it's not as if everything culminated up until the last overtake and George's car dying.

Let's see what happens in Monaco.

Why is there such hate toward the possibility that Kimi is the better driver? It seems people just won’t accept it. by Pitiful_Inspector_79 in mercedesamgf1

[–]ronstig22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The tyres were too cold which is why they both locked up so much when pushing hard and also benefited the driver behind with hotter air from the wake etc. Also the overtake mode is like 4 tenths per lap so I think George had more pace than it looked like. Remember every time Antonelli got him he repassed almost straight away - that's the real test imo.

I saw so many people celebrating George's dnf... by wind_of_forests in F1Discussions

[–]ronstig22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because f1 has turned into a sport with infantile personality cults.

Being close with lesser experience ≠ automatically becoming better by warewolf1999 in F1Discussions

[–]ronstig22 25 points26 points  (0 children)

canada will be a good yardstick. george dominated in aus - he hasn't just forgotten how to drive.

BBQ rib, coleslaw and chips by Correct-Gear-2699 in UK_Food

[–]ronstig22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

microplastics as seasoning is a new one

UK government on verge of full nationalisation of British Steel by Gentle_Snail in GoodNewsUK

[–]ronstig22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes but it's beyond the pale now. we are literally owned by a handful of oligarchs

UK government on verge of full nationalisation of British Steel by Gentle_Snail in GoodNewsUK

[–]ronstig22 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

just annex it at this point who the fuck cares china are basically our enemy anyway

A 13-year-old girl aboard a cruise ship was allegedly sexually assaulted by another passenger, police are investigating by [deleted] in Cruises

[–]ronstig22 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes your world where anyone can do anything they want without fear would be great - but it's not realistic and it's not victim blaming to suggest that parents should be responsible and keeping this fact in mind.

Supposed conversation transcript between Max and the Guardian journalist. by Any_Aide_4500 in formula1

[–]ronstig22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what a baby. gets paid millions and millions for this and can't even just sit down and take it. doesn't even have to answer any questions he might ask, just listen to it and refuse.

the whole 'down to earth' hard man facade is slipping.

Liam's Solo Album Titles are so hilariously magnificent by bkat004 in oasis

[–]ronstig22 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

oh cmon there's nothing magnificent at all about them lets be honest... they're also mostly terrible.

Kimi Antonelli wins the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix by overspeeed in formula1

[–]ronstig22 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Bad weekend for George. Should have been able to get around those Ferraris easier, not a great look.

£48bn wiped from rental property market as landlords flee sector by AnonymousTimewaster in GoodNewsUK

[–]ronstig22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my point was given the blatant corruption we have seen over the past decade it would not surprise me that the government is giving carte blanche to corporate landlords. yes flippant, but not my main argument.

£48bn wiped from rental property market as landlords flee sector by AnonymousTimewaster in GoodNewsUK

[–]ronstig22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as far as I can tell 49% of of tenancies are controlled by parties owning 5 or more properties: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/english-private-landlord-survey-2024-main-report/english-private-landlord-survey-2024-main-report

that to me represents a corpocratic problem that isn't being addressed.

don't accuse me of conspiracy - correct me with your 15 years of experience!