What a Crazy race!
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What a Crazy race!
This was freakin' crazy! Tough luck for Alonso, gamble didn't pay off for Schumi, and Jenson finaly gets his maiden win... great weekend!
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
Has anyone read anywhere about what technical problem sidelined MS's Ferrari? That had to be his first DNF in several seasons.
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Further specifics on the Schumacher incident from:
http://www.grandprix.com/race/r763raceincidents.html
* Lap 66: De le Rosa passes Schumacher for second. Michael is immediately attacked by Heidfeld. Further back tenth-placed Trulli goes out with a big engine failure.
* Lap 67: Heidfeld and Schumacher clash at the chicane. Schumacher damages his front wing and has to retire in the pits.
http://www.grandprix.com/race/r763raceincidents.html
* Lap 66: De le Rosa passes Schumacher for second. Michael is immediately attacked by Heidfeld. Further back tenth-placed Trulli goes out with a big engine failure.
* Lap 67: Heidfeld and Schumacher clash at the chicane. Schumacher damages his front wing and has to retire in the pits.
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Too bad Kubica got DQd....Schumacher is awarded 8th position (+ one point)
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17281.html
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17281.html
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Originally Posted by Chappy
Too bad Kubica got DQd....Schumacher is awarded 8th position (+ one point)
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17281.html
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17281.html
wow he should have lied and siad some parts of his car are still sitting on the track somewhere....
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I was very impressed with alonzo he was out to prove he can win, but the car can only do so much!
hope it rain again the next few race that was fun to watch
hope it rain again the next few race that was fun to watch
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Very crazy race! I was shocked with Buttons win! I think he would have won the race regardless if Fonzi would have finished or not. He was closing in FAST.
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Championship standings:
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Obviouslt the most entertaining race of the season, hope it would rain for the rest of the season. Tough luck for the championship rivals, However Button got to the end and thats why he was able to win, without all these events i beleive he wouldnt have won. Comgratulations Jenson, Hope to see him more often on top of the podium.
Can any one please tell me why Alonso wasnt penalized for overtaking under the yellow flags during the opening laps of the race?
Can any one please tell me why Alonso wasnt penalized for overtaking under the yellow flags during the opening laps of the race?
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
Has anyone read anywhere about what technical problem sidelined MS's Ferrari? That had to be his first DNF in several seasons.
I felt bad for Alonso because it was pure bad luck, but Shumachers misfortune was because of his wrong doing!
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Many driver's reputations are built up by great rain drives. Alonso went from 15th to a 40 second lead ahead of 2nd place in 20 laps, only to be erased by the safety car and then the DNF. If that's not great, I don't know what is (and don't say it was the tyres because many others were on the same tyres)
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Alonso is a great driver no doubts! I hope he does some good work for McLaren next year as well. Or perhaps I should say that I hope McLaren would give him a fast and reliable car so that he can do the same as well.
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Originally Posted by velvet fog
So WTF happened to Alonso. I'm watching the race, two of my cats start fighting, I break up the fight and Alonso is nowhere to be seen?
I agree that MS should have let both DLR and Heidfeld by without protest... easy to settle for 4th or 5th, rather than out of points altogether (He should thank Kubica for the DQ point, but of course he's above that).
Alonso is becoming a great driver. If only he can overcome his inflating ego, that gets worse by the day. Waving your fist at every corner, and brake-checking other drivers cause they won't park their cars and let you by is childish... reminiscent of the Rene Arnoux and early Senna days. IMO, I think the penalties served before the start were good calls, and made for a more exciting race.
Both Alonso and Schumacher are having problems with their egos getting in the way of their driving...
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Originally Posted by Nola
Many driver's reputations are built up by great rain drives.
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Thanks MB-BOB. Rewind, what's that? 
I'm still old school, no Tivo, VCR or DVD recorder.
It was a heck of a fight, I've got two young females trying to establish dominance.
I'm still old school, no Tivo, VCR or DVD recorder.It was a heck of a fight, I've got two young females trying to establish dominance.
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Does anyone have a video link to the press conference after the race, I tivo'd the race and speed channel cut off the final press conference.
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Originally Posted by velvet fog
Thanks MB-BOB. Rewind, what's that? I'm still old school, no Tivo, VCR or DVD recorder.
It was a heck of a fight, I've got two young females trying to establish dominance.
I'm still old school, no Tivo, VCR or DVD recorder.It was a heck of a fight, I've got two young females trying to establish dominance.
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Its unforseen incidents like this that remind me of why I dislike Kimi so much.
Recall that kimi said about 6 races into the season that he had already lost the ability to win the WDC. Look how MS has battled back, to get in contention of the WDC.
Plus you have other teams outside of the big three getting results.
Man this is a good season.
Ohh and for any of you that car, I think I may have to watch some of Montoya's Nascrap races.
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Recall that kimi said about 6 races into the season that he had already lost the ability to win the WDC. Look how MS has battled back, to get in contention of the WDC.
Plus you have other teams outside of the big three getting results.
Man this is a good season.
Ohh and for any of you that car, I think I may have to watch some of Montoya's Nascrap races.
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Originally Posted by kchristos
I think it was obvious, Schumacher got too greedy. Knowing that his tires were in bad shape and that Alonso was out, he should have let Heidfeld pass and finish the race 4th. It was his chance to get 5 points closer to Alonso.
What Schumacher did is was seperates Champions from jsut regular drivers IMO.
Justin, try looking in youtube or google, you can get the whole race/interviews there. I will look for some for you-but internet has been wack lately.
