Yeah Jenson!!!

[smokie]

Good one Jens.

Here's a post I made elsewhere on Saturday after the qually.

"Am I alone in wondering if there is something fishy about the way F1 works sometimes?

There's been more criticism of boring races recently. Schuie is catching Alonso for the title. Alonso behaves like an absolute idiot with a near-rookie driver when he really must know better, and gets a two second penalty.

This leaves the door open for Schuie to catch right up on points in a drawn out procession (as the track is "difficult to overtake on").

But no-one wants yet another boring procession.

So Schuie makes the mistake a new driver might make and overtakes two or three cars under waved reds.

Thus balancimg the penalties and making for at least some excitement.

Is this not a similar but maybe more subtle alternative to the yellow flags which traditionally come out towards the end of most American motor racing?

I would suggest that it would not be in Ferrari's (or any of the main teams) interest for further criticism and disinterest from the paying public so maybe either one of both of these events may have been deliberate to sustain some interest. Both teams involved are well enough funded to not be too bothered about missing out on a few tens of thou prize money - if they do.

Or am I just naturally suspicious?"

...and the post race followup I posted yesterday...

"Anyone see little Bernie interviewed before the race? He was asked about Alonso and said much the same as me and then he said.."and then Michael went and helped us out too"...

My conspiracy theories are going wild now, in the light of them both not finishing,.... "


Discuss   

[Fran]

With all due respect to our Moderator in Chief:

Codswallop!  

P.S.  Does that count as reasoned debate?

P.P.S.  Also, the best way to create some excitement would have been for only Alonso to have been out of the points so Schuey could catch up.   

[Ferrari Spider]

My conspiracy theories are going wild now, in the light of them both not finishing,.... "[/i]
Discuss   

Geof, how does Schuie's madness fit in when he parked his magnificent race car  at Monaco?

[smokie]

the late good news is that Mr Schumacher has been awarded a single racing point, this now means that the title battle is down to ten points!!

OK my last post was crap and this one probably is too. Just displaying my ignorance... 

How does he get a point when he DNF?

[Ferrari Spider]

the late good news is that Mr Schumacher has been awarded a single racing point, this now means that the title battle is down to ten points!!

OK my last post was crap and this one probably is too. Just displaying my ignorance... 

How does he get a point when he DNF?

He did finish, Kubica’s disqualification is an unexpected bonus for Ferrari, promoting Felipe Massa to seventh and handing the final point to Michael Schumacher.

The seven-time world champion was provisionally classified ninth despite retiring with three laps remaining after a collision with the other BMW of Nick Heidfeld.

Just pure symmetry, shame he didn't stay on the track and finish 2nd, never mind Donny weekend should be marvellous when the next race is in Turkey.  hope the fuel is there?

[Piglet]

I'm not sure about the DNF point, presumably he did enough to be a classified finisher but I though he'd gone out before then but presumably not.....

This amused me though...it's lifted from the BBC web site

"Alonso's retirement set the stage for Schumacher to cut the 11-point gap at the top of the drivers' standings, but his heavily worn tyres saw him lose second and then third places before he too stopped"

Nothing to do with driving like a nob then?  

According to the BBC this was Honda's first constructors win since 1967 - Mr Honda must be VERY pleased with our Jens today!  

[Ferrari Spider]

I'm not sure about the DNF point, presumably he did enough to be a classified finisher but I though he'd gone out before then but presumably not.....

This amused me though...it's lifted from the BBC web site

"Alonso's retirement set the stage for Schumacher to cut the 11-point gap at the top of the drivers' standings, but his heavily worn tyres saw him lose second and then third places before he too stopped"

Nothing to do with driving like a nob then?   

According to the BBC this was Honda's first constructors win since 1967 - Mr Honda must be VERY pleased with our Jens today! 

Mr Schuie, doesn't share your view Anita!

  "Of course, I am very disappointed. We had a great opportunity but we did not take it. All weekend and especially the race was something of a rollercoaster and in the end, we found ourselves back where we started, although with one less race to go. The track rod broke as Heidfeld went past. We touched, partly because the track was still a bit slippery. These things happen. Did we take a risk staying out on track with intermediate tyres and in the fight with my rivals? That's the way I am. I always want to fight for the top which is why I have won so often. There are still five races to go. Nothing is yet lost and I will give it my all in trying to win the title."

[Piglet]

LOl!!  I notice he doesn't mention De la Rosa?    As far as I could see if he'd let DLR through sensibly then he'd have given himself a chance of keeping ahead of Heidfeld and then wouldn't have been fighting for the same piece of track.

Blimey I can't believe we're discussing a F1 race on here! 

[smokie]

  "...That's the way I am. I always want to fight for the top which is why I have won so often. There are still five races to go. Nothing is yet lost and I will give it my all in trying to win the title."

Oh, don't. Not at this time of day, purlease!! I'm welling up 

...or do I mean throwing up??

[Piglet]

My sister is a Schumy fan and tends to text me whenever he's doing well - her last text yesterday afternoon was "I just don't want to talk about it - ok." 

Not that she's a bad loser or anything 

[Steve Pyro]

Damn, another F1 race I've missed - (excuse no. 358 - "I was painting the shed")

Well done to Mr. Button though.

[Andy Zarse]

A terrific race indeed, although we seem to be blessed with one good race per season when things don't go according to plan. It does go to show what we are missing these days though. It also illustrates the genius and the idiot within Old Spoonface. From 1th to fifth after the first corner, pure genius! Trying to do a "Damon Hill" on Heidfeld, what an idiot. He should have been black flagged for a drive through instantly. Well don Button, but I really could have done without THE COCK James Allen screaming like a schoolboy at the end.

[Stu]

Just watched last nights highlights and what a cracking race it was. Perhaps all F1 should be wet weather races. A good leveller and lots of overtaking. Well done Jenson. Beat them fair and square.

[vqdave]

Just watched last nights highlights and what a cracking race it was. Perhaps all F1 should be wet weather races. A good leveller and lots of overtaking. Well done Jenson. Beat them fair and square.

i am sure it would be more interesting if the season was over the winter months and not the summer.

Congrats to jenson butthole!!

[nickliv]

Well don Button, but I really could have done without THE COCK James Allen screaming like a schoolboy at the end.

Yep, I'm with you there, stop the cock.

Apparently he fancies Michael Schumacher. Or so he said at the beginning.