He totally messed up Kimi's chance at a win. Kimi had a great take off, he looked like a slingshot when he passed Barichello, but then Shuey jr. had to fack it all up! This was a very important race, with Michael getting a flat. Now Montoya is 6 points away from Michael. Kimi would have definitely either won or come in second, if not for Ralph

 

Thats the second time he's been screwed by a moron at the start this season! He could be winning if it wasn't for those two. He definitely would have had at least second yesterday. That sucked.

 

Ralf has paid the price. He's penalized 10 spots on the grid for the next race, which is Hungary, where it is nigh-impossible to pass. Say good-bye to your championship chances, Ralf.

Even if he hadn't been in the accident, I'm not sure if Kimi would have had enough car for Montoya, though. He was flying!

 

Good, i did not know that about the next race, too bad Ralp. Yeah JP was flying, but i really think that the race would have been different if Kimi was in it, maybe he wouldn't have won, but 2nd place would have been really good for points. I mean he had a great launch, who knows what would have happened.

 

If the FIA really intend to start enforcing Article 53, then there are going to be alot of drivers shoved to the back on occasion.

I don't really understand why Raikkonen thought he could make that left-side pass on Barrichello with turn one (to the right) so close to the start-finish line. IMO, he put himself in a bad position to begin with, as three-abreast doesn't work into that 90 degree kink. There have been so many accidents there, you would think one would learn...

The overhead replay shows Ralf moving (slightly) to the left, but not enough in my opinion to warrant the penalty. They all do it... that OTHER Schumacher is king at it.

 

I guess what pushed the stewards to impose the penalty is that RS admitted that he didn't really know where any of the other cars were in relation to his.

By the way, Bob, Spa is back on the calendar for next year.

 

Yes, I read this. Point is, he wouldn't be the first to admit not caring about knowing his position relative to other drivers.

I'm thinking Suzuka, 1989...

Woohoo, I wonder if Bernie took a smart pill? Wishful thinking on my part, I know. More likely, the Belgian government caved. Bernie could probably afford to buy that country, anyway.

 

Are you thinking of Suzuka 1989 or 1990? Although, same players, same overall result with respect to the Championship.

Of course, it was because of these two and MS's antics that the governing body has had to put in "sportsmanship" rules.

 

I suppose I'm thinking of both years.