F1 2007 Season

[Gary Slegg]

Originally Posted by Ralf S.

Big Schu was following Montoya and it was Muntoya who braked heaviliy which caused Big Schu' to nudge the barrier as he tried to avoid the collision.

No, it was Schumacher who braked in the tunnel, here's the report http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3761591.stm

And here's the lap by lap report too

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3739913.stm

[PR]

They're bending over backwards for Lewis, they even rescinded Vettels penalty, so as to avoid having to punish Hamilton.

[Kevin Slegg]

Originally Posted by BigFoot

This is the video showing Lewis' antics behind the safety car. And the word is that he may get 10 place penalty in China, not points docked for Japan.

I have to say, looking at that, I don't think Hamilton had anything to do with the accident.

[BigFoot]

Gary's right Ralf... 2004 Monaco GP

[BigFoot]

Originally Posted by Kevin Slegg

I have to say, looking at that, I don't think Hamilton had anything to do with the accident.

Don't agree that he had "anything" to do with it, since his pace was erratic and provoked an unnecessary backing-up of cars, but clearly the fault should lay with Vettel.

[Gary Slegg]

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Gary's right Ralf... 2004 Monaco GP

Of Course

[Kevin Slegg]

Originally Posted by Gary Slegg

Hurray, the BBC are reporting that Hamilton won't be punished

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/7029797.stm

Oh..just read this one

[Gary Slegg]

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Don't agree that he had "anything" to do with it, since his pace was erratic and provoked an unnecessary backing-up of cars, but clearly the fault should lay with Vettel.

I think to be fair to Hamilton though, the situation was very difficult, with the track conditions changing minute by minute. Clearly he got too close to the safety car and had to back off, but did the right thing moving over so that Webber wouldn't drive into the back of him. The problem was it distracted Vettle - who should of been focusing on the car in front of him.

[BigFoot]

Yes, it was very difficult but then again he's an F1 driver, not an average Joe like me

I think he didn't help himself by yo-yoing during all the safety car restarts (2?) at the GP. Hopefully he's learned his lesson

[Kevin Slegg]

Originally Posted by BigFoot

I agree that McLaren are innocent victims of a conspiracy by 'the powers that be' to ensure that a non-English team wins the championship. Lewis Hamilton is clearly a driving, as well as sex, God and I'm going to renounce my Italian nationality and start calling my self a Hamilton.

As I sign of my new found allegiance I'm going to sell my Maserati to the 1st person who offers me 50p for it

Errrhhhh...well I'm not sure what to say BF. But here's 50p for your Maserati - thanks

[BigFoot]

50p? That's even worse than 166-like depreciation

[Kevin Slegg]

...but seriously

I think LH does deserve some criticism in that he did appear to be 'taunting' Alonso (or whoever it was) at the restart however, that is something what is commonly done. Personally I think its dangerous and FIA should now clarify the rules that it should not happen again

[Kevin Slegg]

Originally Posted by BigFoot

50p? That's even worse than 166-like depreciation

But par for the course in the UK!!!

[Gary Slegg]

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Yes, it was very difficult but then again he's an F1 driver, not an average Joe like me

I think he didn't help himself by yo-yoing during all the safety car restarts (2?) at the GP. Hopefully he's learned his lesson

I agree that during the 1st safety car period he could have done better, and perhaps that's why they examined what happened in the second so closely

[AlfaJack]

Originally Posted by Kevin Slegg

...but seriously

I think LH does deserve some criticism in that he did appear to be 'taunting' Alonso (or whoever it was) at the restart however, that is something what is commonly done. Personally I think its dangerous and FIA should now clarify the rules that it should not happen again

I thought he was just trying to get the jump on Alonso to ensure that he doesnt get over taken at the first corner after a very long straight of potential slip stream. Alonso was reacting so fast to Hamiltons accelerations that he thought twice about whether really going for it a few times....just my mostly biased view of it, but not far from the truth I dont think

[PC7671]

During both safty car periods I felt he ought to be a bit more consistent and sometimes it did look dangerous. During the first restart he defenatly could have done better but I think he just psyched himself out and got a little stuck in the shall I shant I thing. His second restart was much better. It's right not to punish him as I don't think you can blame him for the accident but I think he needs a better explanation of what he was doing wrong than 'your S**T'

[Bodger]

Just a reminder that Qualifying is on at 6:30 am tomorrow morning (UK time) ITV3

[BigFoot]

Lewis on pole, Ferraris in the middle, then Alonso. Is he gonna do it in China?

Grid

[Bodger]

That's a great analysis.

Looking at the figures it looks like Raikkonen may be pitting a little later .

1 2 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes.Q1 1:35.798___Q2 1:35.898__Q3 1:35.908
2 6 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari____________Q1 1:35.692___Q2 1:35.381__Q3 1:36.044
3 5 Felipe Massa Ferrari_____________Q1 1:35.792___Q2 1:35.796__Q3 1:36.221
4 1 Fernando AlonsoMcLaren-Mercedes Q1 1:35.809___Q2 1:35.845__Q3 1:36.576

And how has DC qualified in 5th? He said he had a wet setup

[Gary Slegg]

Great laps by LH, DC and JB - I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Lewis does it tomorrow

[Gilbertr14]

Did Hamilton think it was going to be easy, or that everyone will still like you once you stat being a cheeky git...............

[Gary Slegg]

Something tells me he won't be bothered as he polishes his champions trophy

[Bodger]

...and the toys come flying out of the Spanish pram.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63092

[mikebrown]

Alonso needs to seriously stop whinning... and get on with the job in hand...

[HSTDriver]

Originally Posted by Gary Slegg

I agree that during the 1st safety car period he could have done better, and perhaps that's why they examined what happened in the second so closely

There was an interesting piece in the paper questioning why the clip was allowed to remain on youtue for so long, especially since FOM are usually spot on and close down any current era F1 footage nigh on as soon as it appears.

Perhaps that's why Lewis got off scott free, the case was tainted by the publicity of it......