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I like writing about the worst day of a character's life; it lets us see the mettle inside. (Pronouns: RB/20 )

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This story is a sequel to Scootaloo, Formula One Driver


Why did Scuderia Ferrari sign a kirin and a dragon?

(No need to read the prequel first.)


Thanks to the usual suspects on Discord for brainstorming and BSing.

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:rainbowlaugh: Amazing. Though I want to know what excuse the broadcaster has for hiring the pony who knows nothing about presenting the sport in the booth.

But yeah, not a good day for Ferrari by any stretch of the imagination. Unless you're Autumn, but she's had nothing but good days since she was allowed to rejoin society.

Ferrari, bad reliability and bad strategy. Three things that go hand in hand. I won’t be surprised if Binotto continues to screw up the championship chances for both his team and drivers, and I’ll be less surprised once they lose said championship to Verstappen and Red Bull. These next races are going to be crucial to Verstappen, and I don’t see how Ferrari have any chance of getting it back.

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At this point, Mercedes is the threat to Supermax, not Ferrari.


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Thanks! Autumn Blaze, indeed, can make any day a good day.

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Mercedes have still a bit to catch up to the Bulls, and right now they are poised to overtake Ferrari in the constructors for 2nd. At least no one is Alpine or McLaren right now, it’s PR nightmares over in those two teams at the moment.

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At least no one is Alpine or McLaren right now,

RIP Scootaloo. Renault's black and yellow livery would have looked so good on her color scheme, then they rebranded as Alpine and now they look like a baby shower.

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Alpine isn’t that bad, it’s just that their management is holding them back. I mean look at last year’s Hungarian GP where Ocon got his first win.

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Alpine's worst sin is their livery.

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At least you can say they aren’t Aston Martin.

Heh, had a good, quick laugh over this one :twilightsmile:

Longfic when in this verse?

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Thanks!

And not sure when, to be honest. I don't have a good story question for a longfic.

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Cue a full season (full of fire, that is).

Seems fitting Ferrari would rather hire people who are fireproof instead of actually fixing the car:rainbowlaugh: 10/10 flaming Ferrari engines, would read again!

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Heeheehee, yup. Haas-Renault 2023 team learned.

Heh. Fireproof rookie drivers. :rainbowlaugh: :rainbowlaugh: :facehoof: 🏁 🏎
Now we just need to teach Autumn Blaze to drive.
And teach Smolder the correct procedure for warming up the tires.

Is that Nico Rosberg who beat Hamilton in the same machinery?

Joke aside, really funny short fanfic. As Mlp and F1 fan, hope to see more of these

Jsksbksvjdnidjkd hilarious

Let's be honest here: you got the idea for this fic while watching Tell Your Tale #21 :ajsmug: ("(...)not a smoothie operator")

Scootaloo really is an angel, staying loyal to Enstone all these years :scootangel:

"Agreed, especially after their excellent second-place finish in the standings last year."

Normally I'm against updating fics, but for this I'll have to make an exception :unsuresweetie: (spot the Leclerc fan :applecry:)

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Actually haven't watched any "Tell Your Tale;" one of the pony discords I'm in has an F1 channel and we were posting Ferrari clown memes.

I'll update Ferrari to third when Mercedes passes them ...:raritywink:


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The very same machinery!


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Maybe kirin pit crews. Light the tires up while the car is on the pit lomiter.

Autumn Blaze, you better don't mess with me on Nordschleife because if you beat my lap time, I will strike back!!!!

Sigh... Many days, it feels that way.

Not the qualification I was expecting, but I suppose Ferrari weighed their options and considered what the best course was for the team going forward.

This is delightfully silly, and I love it.

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I don’t see how Ferrari have any chance of getting it back.

Cheat

Wow, I haven't paid attention to the F1 world in *checks notes* 20-odd years, but back then Ferrari was still one of the top dogs. Have they really fallen from their lofty heights that badly?

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They're consistently "best of the rest," i.e., third in constructor's standings, behind Red Bull and Mercedes.

Of course, "best of the rest" isn't where the prancing ponies want to be.

They would’ve won if they painted flames on the side.

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They have the equipment and talent to be #1, but they're going through a self-destructive period. Kinda like the 1980s.

I don't think they're allowed to use asbestos anymore for anything...

But Nomex, like Kevlar, is an aramid fiber, and certainly could end up in the tire belts...not just in the firesuits...

And where were the three blokes? Clarkson still taking the piss, because the other two set him up in his Canterlot hotel...and they don't have steak, either...

May droning on about how horses were still used in WWII...

And Hamster trying to persuade Luna to go to earth and be a "Star In A Reasonably-Priced Car"...

While Celestia is livid that Hammond didn't pick HER. She certainly wouldn't be dithering around with it like Luna, asking those silly questions about visiting The Globe and watching a Guard change at Buckingham Palace...

Though she isn't above showing some cheek, and telling the Queen Mum how old SHE is over tea and cucumber sandwiches...

"How was the car?" Nico asked Autumn Blaze.
"It was fast!" Autumn said, standing on her rear legs and twirling. "So fast that I want to 🎵siiiiiiiiiiiing!🎶"

Good choice.

Autumn dropped back to all fours and hung her head. "He reminds me I'm contractually obligated not to sing on company time. Or on my own time. Or especially in the shower."

Is that even legal? Forbidding an Equestrian to sing?!

"He advises me not to answer that question," Autumn said, "but I spent all winter playing Gran Turismo on my Playstation!"

Smolder: "Don't worry, I got my driving experience from GTA. Worked out in the end. Somewhat..."


Good story!

Back in the 1930s, Bugatti had the fastest race cars in the world but they had notoriously lousy brakes.
"I build my cars to go not to stop."

Ettore Bugatti

:derpyderp1:

Hakar #30 · Sep 1st, 2022 · · 1 ·

I've had an Italian coworker for 15 years.

This is the most realistic fanfic ever.

11333002 "What do you mean, FIA rules prohibit the use of sticky-bombs? So, what is that, five second penalty?"

11327870 Right. The self-destructive period perfectly coinciding with Binotto's employment as team lead.

11322898 "Can I just say she'll never be on television again?" "No, there isn't time, there isn't time..."

Binotto has made his bed; let him sleep in it.

And yes, I firmly believe he would be that dumb and that stubborn.

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Hahahahahhaaa. Yup.

And this is why Rainbow Dash shouldn’t be allowed to commentate on motor sports…

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