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12 days to go folks before we kick off in Australia and with the spectra of Michael Schumacher now in retirement the field is open, which team or teams you backing or driver? Who's got the bit between there teeth too pull it off and who could be the dark stalking horses which could surprise us all?
melnibonian
03-05-07, 07:35 AM
Ferrari all the way:yep: I support them since 1978 when they were racing with Jody Schecter and Gilles Villeneuve, and as you can imagine I cannot stop now:D In any case we'll miss the German a lot but as they say in America "Nobody is bigger than the game itself";) :up: :up:
HunterICX
03-05-07, 07:56 AM
:up: Ferrari,
thought its going to be weird without Schumacher...but the heck if you see all the new guys in it. Like KIMI, Alonso and some others they proofed to be a good show so. bring it on :rock:
SmokinTep
03-05-07, 07:58 AM
Can't get into F1.............to boring.
TteFAboB
03-05-07, 08:20 AM
I used to watch alot of F1 and little NASCAR. Now I watch alot of NASCAR and no F1.
I hope for anyone but Alonso to succeed. Which is a pitty, since he'll be racing for McLaren (right?), because I like McLaren, but I dislike Alonso more.
If I watched races just to see crashes, I'd hope for Alonso to crash every single race, without harming himself or anybody else. But I don't, and I wish the best to every driver & team.
Ahh, STEED. a fellow F1-nut i gather?
For me it has always been Williams, since early 90`s anyway, and the dark period between 1996 and 2001 was hard. Anyway, when Sir Frank opted for Toyota engines I couldnt take it anymore, so now I am backing BMW Sauber with an eye at Williams.
Go Quick-Nick and Robert!
Looks like we will have a battle between Ferrari and McLaren this year, with BMW and Renault close behind.
fred8615
03-05-07, 10:47 AM
Ferrari always, with Williams a close second.
mr chris
03-05-07, 10:51 AM
My tip is Kimi to win the title.
Looking forward to having some more good sport to watch on a sunday afternoon:D
I may switch this year, not sure yet. Time to bone up on this year's info. :yep:
Happy Times
03-05-07, 02:30 PM
Kovalainen, followecd his career for years,
he is a good guy that goes hunting in his free time.
Räikkönen is a clown and an idiot, he goes out jumping drunk in a gorilla suite..
And Rosberg, well he cant speak Finnish, otherwise seems ok but probably the slowest of the three.
Gizzmoe
03-05-07, 03:04 PM
I´ve moved the posts about F1 racing games here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=106896
Please, for the umpteenth time, always try and stay on-topic. Thanks!
XabbaRus
03-05-07, 05:12 PM
I hoep Hamilton does well and doesn't get to downheartened by racing with Alonso who is probably going to do better but who can tell.
I really hope the British press don't hype him up like they did with Button. It has started in some wasy but not so bad. As for Button, well he made some cock ups but I hope he goes well. He's a decent driver and just has had not quite good enough cars. Reading abour what Rubens said about him and his smooth style is a bonus. He doesn't use the traction control so much.
As for DC, making up the numbers till pension day?
Still I might have to do a live watching of Oz GP as it is the first one.
Kpt. Kozloff
03-05-07, 05:33 PM
BMW and Robert Kubica!!! Curious about Ferrari and Mercedez after their personal charades. Shame that Schumi is out, F1 ain't the same without him.
18th of march... oh yes...:hmm: these sunday afternoons.... a can of Fosters and fry-up....
ASWnut101
03-05-07, 05:35 PM
18th of march... oh yes...:hmm:
Double "oh yes..."!!!! That's my Birthday!
Kpt. Kozloff
03-05-07, 05:53 PM
18th of march... oh yes...:hmm:
Double "oh yes..."!!!! That's my Birthday!
I'll drink to your health while watching Kubica win the race:hmm: All the best...
It really gets interesting with Kovalainen racing too. But I bet my money for Kimi. ;) Rosberg cant speak finnish and he´s driving under german (IIRC) flag so he can go f**k himself. :yep:
:rotfl:
Kimi will not win this year (or any other, he breaks cars), annoying Alonso probably will.
You Finns need to pull Mika out of retirement. Now THATS a driver!
I just hope, hope either Kubica or Heidfeld can pull of a victory this year. If so, drinks are on me!
HunterICX
03-06-07, 04:52 AM
:rotfl:
Kimi will not win this year (or any other, he breaks cars), annoying Alonso probably will.
You Finns need to pull Mika out of retirement. Now THATS a driver!
I just hope, hope either Kubica or Heidfeld can pull of a victory this year. If so, drinks are on me!
Kimi didnt broke the cars, Mclaren didnt build the car strong enough for Kimi,
because when he kicks the tail of that car he is a GO.
but then something just screws up , like that one moment where the Tail of the car just flew off...:huh: really WTF? talking about quality
Kpt. Kozloff
03-06-07, 05:20 AM
I hope Kimi doesn't win. I remember that last season before the start of the race at Interlagos in Brazil, Schumi was receving an award presented by Pele. All drivers gathered around to congratulate the Old Fox. The only one that wasn't there was Kimi. He was standing back down the starting grid and looked like he couldn't be bothered. When a reporter (Martin Brundle in this case) asked him why he wasn't there with others he just replied "I was taking a sh..t". How rude is that!!! I know that you don't have to like Schumacher, but you need to give him respect and credit, for he is the best F1 driver ever.
Let's see the new, talented guys stepping in. My bet is on Kubica.
HunterICX
03-06-07, 05:24 AM
they dont call Kimi the Ice man for no reason:rotfl:
but hey even schumi crossed the lines a couple of times
remember when he slammed his wheel in the Sidepod of the williams in order to take him out so he would win the championship
Kpt. Kozloff
03-06-07, 05:30 AM
they dont call Kimi the Ice man for no reason:rotfl:
but hey even schumi crossed the lines a couple of times
remember when he slammed his wheel in the Sidepod of the williams in order to take him out so he would win the championship
Yeah, that was ice cold, nasty trick. That's why they call him an old fox.;) Nevertheless a true champ.
Seriously though... new faces on pole position please!
Actually, he did that twice. In 1994 he got away with it, and Damon Hill could only sulk(which he did for years), but in 1997 they smacked him, and removed his standing in the Championship. (Somehow he retained his points, but lost the standing lol)
Schumi is a great driver, but the dirtiest and least sympathetic ever. Even his brother Ralf refused to talk to him for a while, after Schumi almost put him in the wall at Monza.
Oh, and Kimi has broken a few Ferraris too during testing. I read somewhere that a McLaren-guy was saying he didnt care about the car, just how fast it could go all the time. Just look at Kimis breakdowns compared to teammates. He is without doubt one of (if not THE) fastest guy in F1 right now, but he rapes cars.
HunterICX
03-06-07, 07:48 AM
The cars are not build for a fast driver like kimi
Then build them to last! :damn:
An F1 car is not supposed to last any more than it has to, then it would be slower. The engines for instance, no worries if it blows in parc ferme after the second race.
fred8615
03-06-07, 09:13 AM
remember when he slammed his wheel in the Sidepod of the williams in order to take him out so he would win the championship
Nothing new. Senna did it to Prost once, and even admitted it years later.
Kimi didnt broke the cars, Mclaren didnt build the car strong enough for Kimi,
because when he kicks the tail of that car he is a GO.
You might be right, but it is hard for me to understand why something that Juan Pablo Montoya didn't manage to break got screwed up by Kimi.
IMO Kimi is the fastest guy on the track, but he not only lacks the necessary luck, but also doesn't seem to be able to make cars last enough to cross the finish line. Alonso has talent, but he has been backed up by a good team two years and given a reliable car -despite somewhat underpowered as the season advanced-, so it is yet to be seen what he can do now. My bet is he will be champion again only because of other's failiures, not for own merits. Not this year (But hold on and wait for the next!!).
I would bet for Kimi in case the Ferraris are superior enough to allow him being a bit more conservative with the car. But if McLaren's are too close, my bet is Alonso, as he will probably harvest his luck in Kimi's disasters. Renault? No, thanks, Fisichella is not regular enough as soon s pressure builds up. Honda? Nope, Button is very good, but Honda isn't. Barichello is too old and lacks motivation in the long run of the championship. Kubica is to my eyes a future champion, but BMW still hasn't found the right car. I have never seen a car win that hadn't been already going strong in the previous season. And Williams hasn't neither, so that puts Nico out of my bets.
My 0.2 cents:know:
remember when he slammed his wheel in the Sidepod of the williams in order to take him out so he would win the championship Nothing new. Senna did it to Prost once, and even admitted it years later.
Yes, but quite different scenario. Senna got pole in the last race in Japan, but somehow pole position was on the (very) dirty side of the track, which makes P2 a better starting position. Senna said he would take Prost (P2) out if he passed him in the start, and he did. (Senna was allready pissed of at FIA because of a suspended two race ban because of a clash with Prost at Japan GP the year before, hehe)
Senna was arrogant and brimfull of pride, but nowhere near Schumis dirtyness, IMO.
Not supporting this Senna-incident of course, it was stupid.
I have decided too back a new team this year and for better or worst that team is Spyker. :yep:
4.10AM in the morning no thanks I shall watch the full re-run during the day. :smug:
Looking forward to it. :up:
04.00AM yes please! I have dumped a party to see this race "live", so it better be good!
The king has gone the field is open and here we go. And Raikkonen dose it for Ferrari, job done. Now it's a three week wait for round two.
Good for Hamilton, nice to get a podium on his first outing. I still have to support Button though, he's a local lad to where I live.
Kpt. Kozloff
03-18-07, 03:11 PM
I've seen the race live and i'm really dissapointed with Kubica, although it's not his fault (bloody transmission). Fair play to Hamilton, that lad drives like a champ. Raikkonen's win was pretty obvious though deep down i was hoping for a rough scrap for that 1st place with Alonso. Anyway, let's see what Malaysia brings...
Good to have the F1 on the roll again.:up:
David Coulthard please no more flying lessons. ;)
melnibonian
03-18-07, 07:20 PM
I was really angry with Ferrari actually. Because of their mechanical problems they threw away an easy 1-2 and valuable points. They have by far the best car right now and they should try to make sure they get maximum points before the McLarens and BMWs get compatitive again. As far as Hamilton is concerned he did a very good job. Let's see if he will manage to keep it up.
XabbaRus
03-19-07, 05:05 PM
Well I hope Honda sorts things out. At least Jenson won't have all the attention on him now. I don't get Honda though. They have this new wind tunnel, the car was designed in it but they were slower than last years car which Super Aguri have.
Rubens salvaged something but still poor showing. I'm not too fired up about Hamilton, I guess it is because he is at Mclaren and I don't really like them.
Raikkonen, might be fast but I don't think he is best. I also think he is a moody rude guy. There are a few question marks over him. He just likes to drive flat out but doesn't give good feedback. I guess we will see. I was hoping MAssa would whip him.
HunterICX
03-20-07, 05:59 AM
hehe, I like kimi's attitude,
some talk too much and dont perform.
its the silenced guy you have to worry about in thise case kimi:yep:
Kovalainen is a nice stunt driver :lol: nice 360º
thought of his mistakes I think he has potential because he has guts to do things.
the new hamilton is a nice surprise , he really performed well for his first official race.
I expected more from Kubica ah well, so many races to come so.
too bad that the 5th gear got stuck.
anyway there have to be a lot of things to be changed with the cars.
All set for round two folks? I know I am. :up:
It´s over and I am ready to strangle Alonso, Hamilton and the whole Mclaren. Oh and then the guys who have made the whole F1 TOO safe (Yes, it can be too safe). The racers cant even race anymore, b/c all the changes to the cars by FIA! There´s no real racing anymore, just pitstops. The best driver isnt the one winning anymore, it´s the one that is decided by the team. Bad sports, imo.
Oh, and next race, Hamilton, if you do the blocking thing again, I come personally to kick your butt back to UK. Kimi kicks your butt then, then me again, and if Kovalainen isnt too busy explaining to Flavio why he sucks, he´ll kick your butt too. (Pun intended, wanker) :shifty:
Kubica's time will come in the future, but as Hitman said, his biggest setback now is his car. I missed the last race, but I read that Kubica had some more car problems. :-?
XabbaRus
04-08-07, 02:11 PM
I remember when blocking was par for teh course..
Stopping the guy behind getting past, don't have a problem with that.
Syxx_Killer
04-08-07, 05:03 PM
If you take away the blocking, then it isn't racing anymore. It would just be driving. Some could say that it is just driving now, but I think it would be worse if you take the blocking out of it. I was pleased with the results today. I have to watch the rerun on Speed because of the huge time difference. I like Alonso and McClaren so it was a nice race to watch. For a rookie, Hamilton is proving to be one heck of a driver.
Dont listen to Dowly, he doesnt know what he is talking about. The driving of Hamilton was very enjoyable today, and I`m no McLaren-fan.:up:
Too bad about Kubica, he had a dreadful morning at the office, but luckily for him everybody was laughing at Massa.
F1 for the win!
Syxx_Killer
04-08-07, 06:33 PM
If only Kubica could get to a better team. He has talent, he just needs a car that can bring it out better.
I was sure surprised at Massa's "incident", though. Before he went off the track I thought he could have overtaken Hamilton and maybe go after Alonso.
I thought it was a great race...didn't realise there were so many F1 fans in the GT forum!
Massa's incident with Hamilton was ridiculous...as of that moment I realised he will never be a World Champion.
I do (sort of) agree with Dowly on Hamilton's blocking though. The agreement the drivers have is that you can change lines down a straight only once. Hamilton seemed to be weaving wherever he wanted at some points. There's legitimate racing and there's blocking. What Hamilton did with Massa was fair...he chose his line and stuck to it, then used his intelligence (something Massa seems to be lacking) to maintain his lead.
Anyway, go Alonso and McLaren!!
HunterICX
04-09-07, 03:54 AM
Massa incident never going to make him a world champion or a candidate?
Sorry , but someone that show he got guts to take a risk are the ones that are fighting for the number 1. it can turn out wrong or good I dont care what the final result is I love it both, I wanna see action.
about the action of hamilton, I hate the BUFFER tactic that the secondary driver of a Team must buffer by keeping the ones behind him behind and then Alonso can walk of with the number 1. I dont like it for the ones behind him and for the secondary driver himself, he mentions he wants to finish as the 1st then LET HIM FINISH as the first and not be someone dog like the (schumacher & Barrichelo) what we all have seen.
I hate those sissy's that dont dare to take a risk and just drive like they do on a freaking Highway, I want to see drivers that show they got guts and do anything however it turns out to be the number 1.
Some drivers can leave Formula 1 immediatly as they dont perform and get some more New potentials in it!
Missed it but I know some run who recorded it so I shall watch it some time in the week.
Ok, maybe (MAYBBEEEE) I was a tad too hars before. But it just ticks me off that the really isnt REAL racing anymore on F1. And like Hunter said, the buffer tactic is just lame. If the guy can and has the ability to win the race, then why the feck he cant do it!? Heck, Hamilton could be even better than Alonso! Tests dont show much of the real driving skills you get when racing. Adrenaline can do miracles.
Syxx_Killer
04-09-07, 08:26 AM
I don't think Hamilton was running a buffer so much as he was just trying to stay ahead of the Ferraris. They seemed to be quicker but he did a good job keeping in front of them.
I don't think Hamilton was running a buffer so much as he was just trying to stay ahead of the Ferraris. They seemed to be quicker but he did a good job keeping in front of them.
The commentators, including names like Mika Salo & Keke Rosberg said that it was clear Hamilton was braking way too early to the turns to slow the Ferrari´s down. But, the decision came from the team, Hamilton just did what he was told to. After all, Mclaren has already made it clear that Hamilton is just a helping hand to make sure Alonso wins.;)
Wow, never heard that. If so i totally agree, thats lame.
They should remove and ban all the little crappy wings on the cars, and make them tidier like in the late 90`s, since its impossible to run very close to the car in front right now.
Wow, never heard that. If so i totally agree, thats lame.
They should remove and ban all the little crappy wings on the cars, and make them tidier like in the late 90`s, since its impossible to run very close to the car in front right now.
Heard it just before Jean Todt´s interview. The commentator said that Ron Dennis has made his decision already about the primary/secondary drivers, but Ferrari havent decided it yet. If Kimi can pull good points on next race he´ll be the primary for Ferrari. Just tried to search for any news about the Mclaren´s choice of p/s drivers, but couldnt find any.
Just watched it and well. Not what I call hot more like :zzz:
I hear India and Russia along with South Africa could be on next years calendar. :hmm:
Godalmighty83
04-09-07, 12:44 PM
bernie is aiming for a 20 grandprix season.
i wish he would just sort out the schedule.
melbourne > 3 weeks > malaysia > 1 week > bahrain > 1 month > rest of season.
dowly, it could be said that hamilton was doing his job, at that stage of the race he simply wasnt that quick so holding the ferraris up while they were could have been may have been for his own benefit. after his first stop (he was heaciest of the top 4 on fuel as well) his aero was adjusted and new tyres put on he set the fastest lap of the race.
the blocking is part of racing you simply cant let drivers sail past you like the ferraris did with the mclarens at the start. the slightly vague blocking rule is changing posistion to cover twice in succession. going from racing line > block > then back to racing line is fine. he didnt do anything 'wrong' per-se .
massa utterly misjudged it and kimi didnt even bother is that hamiltons fault.
and on the kimi front, many are saying that his engine was heavily restricted too preserve it so it seems off that he set the 2nd fastest top speed only 1kmh off his teammate. mclarens werent even near the top for top speed.
and on the kimi front, many are saying that his engine was heavily restricted too preserve it so it seems off that he set the 2nd fastest top speed only 1kmh off his teammate. mclarens werent even near the top for top speed.
What are the people talking when they air the race?! About the weather?? Good thing we Finns are crazy about F1, so the commentators pretty much cover every tiny bit of info they get and share it with the audience. But yes, the cooling system on Kimi´s car was FUBAR after the last race and they decided not to change the engine, but instead restrict it´s stop speed abit. :yep:
Godalmighty83
04-09-07, 04:13 PM
yes i heard all about the slight coolant leak at melbourne, but many are making out like kimi was heavily down on power in malaysia with a massively restricted engine.
only being 1kmh slower on the straight then your teammate and +5 over the next quickest (a bmw i think) isnt that much of a restriction. they could ahve given up like 10kmh peak for extra downforce to have the same top speed as the mclarens.
XabbaRus
04-10-07, 06:47 AM
I don't think Hamilton was running a buffer so much as he was just trying to stay ahead of the Ferraris. They seemed to be quicker but he did a good job keeping in front of them.
The commentators, including names like Mika Salo & Keke Rosberg said that it was clear Hamilton was braking way too early to the turns to slow the Ferrari´s down. But, the decision came from the team, Hamilton just did what he was told to. After all, Mclaren has already made it clear that Hamilton is just a helping hand to make sure Alonso wins.;)
Funny that and they were all Fins commenting on this and a Finnish poster too.
I think Hamilton drove a great race, kept the Ferraris behind him. If Hamilton was breaking early then surely Massa or Raikonnen could have out breaked him.
BTW I know you like Raikonnen but I personally think he is one of the most miserable rude drivers in F1, on the podium he looked really upset.
I was hoping to see this season De la Rosa in the second McLaren with Alonso, in an "all spanish" driver line up. But seeing Hamilton's performance, I must admit that the rookie is being the correct choice. Impressive racing by him, including making Massa nervous enough to go out of the track (Wel it is Massa anyway...Shumacher would have probably stormed past Hamilton and game over....).
F1 has been lately a bit more interesting to watch, even if only for the few first laps until everyone takes his position and waits for pit stop strategy. But fortunately the Champ Car world series begins next weekend :D and that's really good close racing. No will to draw technological or driver's comparisons here, but overall I consider champcar much more fun to watch.:up:
I don't think Hamilton was running a buffer so much as he was just trying to stay ahead of the Ferraris. They seemed to be quicker but he did a good job keeping in front of them.
The commentators, including names like Mika Salo & Keke Rosberg said that it was clear Hamilton was braking way too early to the turns to slow the Ferrari´s down. But, the decision came from the team, Hamilton just did what he was told to. After all, Mclaren has already made it clear that Hamilton is just a helping hand to make sure Alonso wins.;)
Funny that and they were all Fins commenting on this and a Finnish poster too.
I think Hamilton drove a great race, kept the Ferraris behind him. If Hamilton was breaking early then surely Massa or Raikonnen could have out breaked him.
BTW I know you like Raikonnen but I personally think he is one of the most miserable rude drivers in F1, on the podium he looked really upset.
You can believe what you want. But the commentators are pretty neutral in any sports you watch in Finland. Sooo, let me say this again; Former F1 drivers Keke Rosberg, Mika Salo & JJ Lehto and the technical advisor for the commentators all said that it was clear he was braking way too early.
But I´m not mad because Kimi didnt win. I´m mad b/c of the stupid "Ok, you might be better driver, but let´s still let that spaniard win.. he might start crying otherwise". Give the guy a change to show what he really an do! :shifty:
melendir
04-10-07, 12:02 PM
I hope Kimi will win this year, then Kovalainen next year.
Then David Couldthard, Rubens Barrichello, Alex Wurz, Jenson Button and so on...
But F1 ain't what it used to be around 1994~2002. I liked it more then...
"Then" they were able to overtake on road, now overtakes are done in the pit tactics (mostly, position changing overtakes at least)... and they used to drive more "loose" rear and spinning wheels in starts and so on... Traction control sucks.
As I said, I liked F1 more at previous millennia (is that a real word?).
I think main reason was Mika Häkkinen chasing for 1st win at Jerez and then the titles later years. (I was almost F1 fanatic during 1994-2000, maybe to 2002).
Second best reason was Damon Hill vs Michael Schumacher in halfway 90s. I liked them both and I think Damon Hill is underestimated driver, because he was compared to Schumacher who is best of all time (my opinion) and because Hill drived Williams... How many remembers Hill almost winning with Arrows car?
Hill had, maybe ~40 second lead with Arrows on second last lap and then problems... but he did came 2nd after all, I think Villeneuve won that race...but anyway...
Then I've always hoped that Jacques Villeneuve would succeed to get 2nd title, but no :cry: ... after all he still has Indycar title, Indianapolis 500 victory and F1 title 1997 :)
Also I think Mika Salo is "no bullsh*t" -kind of driver, who says what he means.
As you can see, mainly Finnish drivers, but as a Finnish guy that is pretty obvious :)
One glad thing though... Spa-Francorchamps should be back this year... I think :up:
I like it very much :)
So, Massa on pole for tomorrows race, but I expect him to be about fifth after lap 1, so this is my tip:
1. Raikkonen
2. Alonso
3. Hamilton
4. Heidfeld (Go BMW!)
5. Massa
6. Kubica (Go BMW)
7. Trulli
8. Webber
As you can see, mainly Finnish drivers, but as a Finnish guy that is pretty obvious :)
yeah, you finns start driving sideways over ice already in your baby-cart, so when you have a high-performance car with slicks on a gravel track it seems to you somehow like cheating:rotfl:
Finnish drivers rule :up:
melendir
04-15-07, 02:26 AM
yeah, you finns start driving sideways over ice already in your baby-cart, so when you have a high-performance car with slicks on a gravel track it seems to you somehow like cheating:rotfl:
Finnish drivers rule :up:
Environment cheat is a plus in this case.
We are cheating with cheat codes ;)
Thanks for kind words. I answered besides of Kimi (without asking), I believe he's busy with that Ferrari work and all. He can't answer here by himself right now... or it could be that Jenni is nagging to him, that he shouldn't play so much with his computer... :D
XabbaRus
04-15-07, 11:33 AM
Great drive by hamilton again. Blew Alonso away and kept Raikonnen behind him even when in the second stinit Raikonnen was gaining. Funny how on tyres that weren't the best Hamilton did better than Alonso.
Yeah looks like Alonso didn't find the right setup for his car this time. Too tail-happy and nervous, but again doing a proper setup is part of being a top driver, so he got beaten rightfully. What I didn't like much was Hamilton's unfair moves in the start until first corner came. He purposedly blocked Alonso -who had started much better- with dangerous zig-zagging. Seeing that he was going to be faster later, I concede that it was correct to defend the position in the start strongly, but anyway he did for my taste go too far. Great driving all the rest of the race, tho:up: for Hamilton again.
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Great drive by hamilton again. Blew Alonso away and kept Raikonnen behind him even when in the second stinit Raikonnen was gaining. Funny how on tyres that weren't the best Hamilton did better than Alonso.
I agree with that. :up:
I hope he still wants to bite hard a couple of seasons in, we may have a world champaign who will fight tooth and nail as the great MS did. I'm not interested in flash in the pan champions.
All I have to say about Bahrain GP is:
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melnibonian
04-16-07, 07:56 AM
This season has the potential to develop into a multiple horse race. If that's the case it will be really great to watch. The last time we really saw more than two drivers fighting (with actual chances of wining) for the title was in 1986 with Sena (in his Lotus years), Prost (with his McLaren Porsche), Mansell and Piquet (with the ultra-fast Williams Hondas). Something is telling me though that in the end Hamilton and Massa will fall back and support Kimi and Fernando :nope:
danlisa
04-16-07, 08:06 AM
....Something is telling me though that in the end Hamilton and Massa will fall back and support Kimi and Fernando :nope:
It's nice to see a 3 way tie on the championship leader board.:yep:
I'm not sure about Ferrari but Maclaren will certainly let the battle between Alsono & Hamilton play it's course. They have a no-loose situation at the moment, they have a Current World Champion & a (possible) future World Champion.
Besides, Maclaren have a vested interest in Hamilton as they have been sponsoring & training/grooming him for most of his career and I'm sure that they would like to see that their 'youth training' get the maximium publicity possible. Also, did you hear how angry Alonso was after the race, I think he might have been told not to try and catch Hamilton. I think it's game on in the Maclaren camp.:arrgh!:
The race was ok, I guess. Great drive by Hamilton, and I am very surprised Massa held on to the finish. Kudos to him, he must have been under an enourmous amount of pressure in that race.
Anybody notice BMW is getting closer to the two top teams?:rock:
Now this is what I want to see! :rotfl::rotfl:
A restart!? Whaaa!? Wussies! :nope:
antikristuseke
07-22-07, 07:19 AM
Not everyone is brave (read: suicideal) like Mohr to drive arround in those conditions, thoug the fact that spyker leads is still hillarious.
Great race, and Felipe "Bambi" Massa once again shows he is crap in the wet.
Yep, great race. Loved the start, 7 cars all nicely parked in the same corner. :rotfl:
Too bad Kimi had to pull off from the race. Seems the Schumacher curse is still around. When Schumi isnt in the track area, Kimi does just fine (See last three races).
Jimbuna
07-22-07, 12:42 PM
Massa on water is like bambi on ice :lol:
Sulikate
07-22-07, 04:36 PM
Massa on water is like bambi on ice :lol:
I can't say it isn't true :lol:
Jimbuna
07-22-07, 05:20 PM
Just don't be at the front of the public viewing area :rotfl:
Konovalov
07-22-07, 05:56 PM
I just want to see Lewis Hamilton continue to crack under the pressure and make mistakes. I cannot stand the incessant hero worship lavished upon Hamilton as the breat British hope by the ITV television network which covers the F1 races here in the UK. The only ITV commentator which doesn't find the need to kiss the Hamilton bum is Martin Brundle. The rest of of the ITV commentary team are an absolute joke. Commentator (if you can call him that), James Allen wants to have Lewis Hamilton's children whilst Mark Blundell and host Steve Rider want to get the young man in a dark room and do goodness knows what. Really watching F1 on ITV you could be forgiven for thinking that there is only one race driver in the season being bloody Lewis. :damn:
By the way, I think Lewis Hamilton is a great driver and will definately be a world champion sooner rather than later.
Today was a great race as my man finished third, just. :rock: And the Alonso Massa spat was great to watch. :up:
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