Head To Head Nico Rosberg vs Lewis Hamilton

[Titch]

I think Motor racing is a lot like Tennis, it's all about mental attitude. If Rosberg really believed in himself and believed he was the best on the track, he would be winning more races. As it is, I think he believes that Hamilton is the best.

 

[Legs]

This sums Rosberg up perfectly - he's just slightly behind in the race. Even if his opponent's missing piece is on the white point in the bottom left of the picture, I don't fancy Nico's chances.

 

[Dash Racing]

Since I don't know how backgammon works, that has me very puzzled.

 

[Mezzer]

Arguably Rosberg is winning, or at least fractionally better positioned. The other player has 3 checkers out of the finishing area, Rosberg only has 2. That said, the other player has marginally better positioning in the finishing area as all of Rosberg's checkers currently need a 5 or 6 roll to move off. Backgammon is a great game that can be played with kids of most ages, I recommend learning the basics.

 

[Dash Racing]

Thanks Mezzer

 

[Legs]

Of course it is possible (though not likely, given the current positions) that the opponent had already borne off one piece, then had two pieces "hit" (for some reason, I call it "huffing") to get them back out of his home board.

You're right, though, it is pretty close. If I find a spare few moments (because I'm sad) I'll write a little Excel thingummy to work out the average number of turns to completion for each player...

 

[racecub]

I've just pressed the -MQ thingy by accident and have no idea what it is or what I've done. Please ignore. Sorry.

 

[Hamberg]

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[Brogan]

Explained here: XF 1.3 - Editor Toolbar, Spoiler BB Code and MultiQuote

 

[Titch]

Well that has just explained a huge mystery to me.
Thanks for that.

 

[racecub]

Me too. Yes many thanks for that.

 

[LifeW12]

Has Rosberg ever passed Hamilton on the track for the win, not on the first lap?

 

[racecub]

That's an interesting one. I'd don't think so, but I have a dreadful memory for past races.

 

[Dash Racing]

According to the OTDB, no, never.

 

[RasputinLives]

just out of interest has Hamilton ever overtaken Rosberg whilst they've been team mates? (not on the 1st lap and not when one of them has gone off).

 

[canis]

Yes, from memory the US GP (can't remember if it was last year or the year before??)

 

[Dash Racing]

For the win, twice:
US 2014, Lewis overtakes Nico on lap 24 - pit stops don't change that position
Japan 2014, Lewis overtakes Nico on lap 29

 

[racecub]

I think he was on target to do so at Silverstone 2014 when Rosberg's car failed anyway. Ifs and buts I know.

 

[LifeW12]

Suzuka 2014

Mind you Hamilton hasn't had to pass Rosberg that much, because he's the one normally in front

 

[Fenderman]

Bahrain 2014?

Did not Lewis and Nico overtake each other once or twice in a win deciding dust up?