RedM Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Ok so thats about the ONLY funny thing ive read to do with this! And so true too. Nice one Northern Red, I've passed it on to loads of people. Hopefully it will make them laugh after battling to work in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've certainly been impressed with his wet weather driving this year though. But as last year he's had alot of luck in a great car. He's still done nothing to be considered "great" I get the distinct impression that he could win every GP and you'd find it hard to consider him great but never mind. What's your gripe with him - genuinely interested cos for me he comes across as a decent role model and a sensible kid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I get the distinct impression that he could win every GP and you'd find it hard to consider him great but never mind. What's your gripe with him - genuinely interested cos for me he comes across as a decent role model and a sensible kid? I think the standard of driving in F1 is really low. I really don't consider anyone great at the minute. You have 4 cars that can win the title. Lewis's teamate is 6th..somehow. Raikkonen is performing the worst i've ever seen him. For Hamilton read Klitschko. They might be the best..but that doesn't say much and it's really hard to get excited about low standard sport and being the best at it. I think his dad is a great role model by giving his kid every chance in the world. Lewis, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94th Minute Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Taken from another forum, but interesting nonetheless Onboard cameras of the whole thing, sort of gives a new perspective http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6ovii_ww...iltonkimi_sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Of The Dolman Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Very interesting shows that he did try to avoid contact but can't hear him slow down to let Kimi back through seems Kimi did him for speed. That is some great on board footage well worth the watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CiderHider Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Taken from another forum, but interesting nonetheless Onboard cameras of the whole thing, sort of gives a new perspective http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6ovii_ww...iltonkimi_sport I love the on-board camera footage, there was some awesome driving by both Kimi and Lewis, how did they not collect each other i just don't know. Anyhoo, Absolute clear evidence that this was a totally fair and LEGAL manoeuvre, Lewis is the clear winner here. The Stewards should be utterly ashamed of themselves, but I'm 100% confident this will be rectified and Lewis will have his win reinstated with the Stewards sacked on corruption charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94th Minute Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Anyhoo, Absolute clear evidence that this was a totally fair and LEGAL manoeuvre, Lewis is the clear winner here. The Stewards should be utterly ashamed of themselves, but I'm 100% confident this will be rectified and Lewis will have his win reinstated with the Stewards sacked on corruption charges. Not sure, but seems your not being serious here, Its clear from the footage that lewis was side by side with the ferrari going into the corner, where he got cut onto the chicane, he had to make that manoover to avoid the crash...surely thats Kimis fault, he shouldn't have driven in such a way to force Lewis off the track, had he not ;eft the track...ignoring that both cars would have been out of the race; his advantage would have been greater than ending up 3 feet behind Kimi. So at least in my mind he did nothing wrong. Also the stats apparently show that Lewis was 6kmph slower crossing the line, how is the advantage there not back with Kimi?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 McClaren appeal goes ahead Good is all I can say. I just hope it doesnt distract them all too much with Monza this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man In Black Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 You can see Lewis watching his right mirror avidly after the chicane to allow Kimi back through. What was he then meant to do? Wait until he was half a mile down the road before attempting to catch him up again? If Kimi hadn't of planted it in the wall, would have been interested to see the stewards' interpretation of his later trip across the run off area where he clearer used it to gain speed. On that note, it looks like Kimi just got frustrated and attempted going too fast just as the rain got harder and even Lewis slowed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ealing Robin Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 54,000 signatures now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 54,000 signatures now And rightly so. I hope those who organised it send it to McClaren to show them the support they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 54,000 signatures now Like the FIA will take any notice of 54,000 Brits? If you think FIFA, the Premier League & the FA are cocking up football, they are but a bunch of amateurs compared to the FIA and the MSA. Motorsport will be dead in Britain within 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man In Black Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 b***ocks - he was right behind him at the Chicane, and was catching him like a steam train anyway, so how on earth does Massa deduce that he wouldn't have been in a position to overtake on the straight after the chicane if he hadn't gone across the chicane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I think you mean Kimi passing him, but Massa is sadly just trotting out the party line. Its clear the people that run the FIA just want a procession of cars with no racing eachother allowed. The end to the race in Spa was one of the most exciting I can remember for quite a while, and its such a shame that it has been overshadowed by all this b***ocks and corruptness since. I hope Lewis stuffs the Ferraris this weekend in Monza, and that the appeal on the 22nd gives the right result. While I'm quietly confident about the first statement, and somehow cannot see how the points deduction will be reversed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I can see both sides of the arguement to be honest. He was catching Kimi quite easily and no doubt would have got past him within the next few corners regardless of whether he'd cut the chicane or not. However, if he'd slowed down and taken the chicane rather than cutting it, it's doubtful he would have been in position to overtake him on the next corner. Either way the punishment was very very harsh, but I can't see it being overturned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Of The Dolman Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Live coverage of first practice in Singapore is about to start http://www.itv-f1.com/VideoLive.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man In Black Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Ferrari team cocks up, so Ferrari president launches scathing attack on anything but the circuit: http://news.BBC.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport...one/7644042.stm Whilst I would love to see more overtaking, I don't begrudge street circuits in particular - after all, the cars are DESIGNED not to be easy to overtake. So it's hardly the fault of street circuits on their own. Furthermore, I hate the constant calls from drivers for smoother surfaces etc. etc. Back in the day it was part of racing to control a car on any track. I find it hard to believe that the likes of Fangio, Moss and Lauda would have whinged that a track was 'too bumpy'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Dearie me, how exactly is it the tracks fault that they cocked up their pitstop? I really enjoyed it (aside from all the hilarity from Ferrari) was a hell of a lot better than the Valencian street circuit, and its shaping up to be a fantastic end to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Of The Dolman Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Was one of the better races of the season looking forward to Fuji this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Of The Dolman Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Practice for the Japanese grand prix will be on the ITV website tonight with the first session starting at 2:00AM with the second session at 6:00AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I gotta work Friday so I wont be up for practice. Will be up for qualy and the race live though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Of The Dolman Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 gd gd only reason I can is that I still off work and I am stupid enough to want to watch it. Going back to work and doing half day when we play Charlton leaving Center Parcs at 12 then getting down to the Gate for the coach at 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94th Minute Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Having only watched the first qualifying, looks to be a decent track, and all the front runners seem to be pretty close, should make for a good race Does anyone know of a way that I could watch the race, in full, just a bit later on? I don't have anyway to record off the tv at the moment, although that would have been ideal! Do Itv have a way to get to the highlights page without seeing a headline along the lines of 'a and b crash out, as c reigns supreme; FIA inquiry into mclarens dirty dirty cheating pending' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 You will either have to try and avoid any form of media until the rerun later on Sunday, or do what I will be doing, have an early night, get up, watch the race and then go get some more sleep. I don't think I could bear it if I hadnt watched it live, because I would end up finding out what had happened. I always prefer it live anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 You will either have to try and avoid any form of media until the rerun later on Sunday, or do what I will be doing, have an early night, get up, watch the race and then go get some more sleep. I don't think I could bear it if I hadnt watched it live, because I would end up finding out what had happened. I always prefer it live anyway. If i don't watch it live, i will spoil it for myself by checking..can't help it. so i have to stay up or get up early etc. Massa is so bad, hope Hamilton gets a couple of retirements to make it more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Was having one of those shouting "COME ON!!!" at the telly moments at half past stupid o clock this morning. I think I was driving those final few corners of Lewis's lap with him, and am really looking forward to the race tomorrow morning. Just not looking forward to the half 5am race start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Was having one of those shouting "COME ON!!!" at the telly moments at half past stupid o clock this morning. I think I was driving those final few corners of Lewis's lap with him, and am really looking forward to the race tomorrow morning. Just not looking forward to the half 5am race start. See i don't care enought to watch qualifying at whatever o'clock. They repeat anythign interesting at the start of the show. And if you try to get up when the race starts..you tend to miss the first lap (i.e. usually the exciting bit!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Not long woke up now so will be staying up to watch it. Not sure the neighbours are going to be happy with me shouting at my TV at stupid o'clock in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Alarm set for 5.15 here. :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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