Rd1, Heat 6: Massa vs Barrichello

[F1 Today]

Closes the 3rd September

[F1 Today]

After the last race in particular, I think Massa is a better Ferrari driver than what Barrichello was. Barrichello seems unstoppable when he's having a good day, but like most drivers, it doesn't happen too often.

Massa has consistently been a match for Schumacher, finishing just behind in on numerous occasions. As the season goes on, he seems to be getting better and better and fully deserves a drive with Ferrari next year.

[Carlis]

I will go with Rubens on this one.
Massa has been close to Schumacher on the races when they are running 1-2, but when Renault had the best car of the grid (up to Canada), Massa (more often than not) was nowhere near Schumacher. During the first part of the season, tons of small (but costly) mistakes (although, he did beat MS at Malaysia). Then, in the first part of the European season, I can't remember a single race on which Massa looked similar to Michael and, furthermore, I do remember races on which it appeared like Schumacher was on a Ferrari, Massa still in the Sauber (Monaco or Canada, for instance).

When they are unleashed on front, I doubt that Michael pushes as hard as he could, so Massa looks closer than it is. Although, this past weekend, Massa was quite strong compared to Schumi. True, the safety car changed the script, but MS had just 2 more laps of fuel compared to Massa in his second stint but lose about 10-12 seconds.

Rubens greatest weakness is that he is easily affected by the events around him. He is not mentally strong (I don't think that Massa is better there, so that is a tie), but he used to be able to follow MS "easily" than what Massa is doing...

[JoStream]

I go with Rubens, too :D

And there's quite a simple reason for it. Barrichello is a smooth driver; his style has a nice flow and a good rythm to it. Massa on the other hand tends push the car over the limit, which is why you see him blocking wheels and doing a lot of correcting.

This is probably largely attributable to experience. Barrichello has more than 220 Grand Prixs under his belt and there are only two drivers who ever had more, Shuey, and Ricardo Patrese. And I think we all can agree how important experience is in F1 (classic example needs to be cited here: Scott Speed, Hungary, 06 :lol: )

[Krazy-K]

I'm with Barrichello on this one.
Although Mr.Massa did perform pretty good in the last race that still does not give him the upper hand over Barrichello. Unlike Massa, Barrichello pushed the limit and was consistently at the top of his game. Although usually outdone by Schumacher, Barrichello was usually very close behind. Massa when he does finally reach the speed he pushes too hard and makes mistakes, losing what he gained throughout the weekend. I think with some more experience Massa may show that he's the better of the two but if now is the time to vote, then im definetly sure its time to vote for Rubinio.

[theo]

Barichello i think, but massa ight show him self soon, his true skill...!:)

[NetOz]

Rubens for sure... i think he was unluck to be on the Ferrari team with Michael, i think if he was in Montoya seat on the Williams back in 2003 i think he would win that championship... and he makes really good setups for his team and his technical resources are very big