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I want somewhere to stick my thoughts on the Formula 1 season as it progresses so I'm going to do that here. Feel free to join me if you want.
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I'm sure there are highlights packages on the net if you wish to keep up to date with US motorsport.
At least Suzuka isn't going to disappear forever. It's going to switch between Fuji and Suzuka just like Hockenheim and Nurburgring. I like Suzuka.
At least Suzuka isn't going to disappear forever. It's going to switch between Fuji and Suzuka just like Hockenheim and Nurburgring. I like Suzuka.
I think the most scary thing is exactly how many people I can see walking away from F1 if Mclaren get the ultimate punishment. Most (non-Ferrari fans) people are going to just say it was a set-up anyway, especially with the 'evidence' appearing at the most opportune moments for Ferrari.
Of course, if Mclaren are totally cleared then it will be Ferrari and all the Ferrari supporters that will be up in arms and creating a stink. One way or another, someone's not going to be happy.
Of course, if Mclaren are totally cleared then it will be Ferrari and all the Ferrari supporters that will be up in arms and creating a stink. One way or another, someone's not going to be happy.
I'm unable to watch much US motorsport as I don't have much of a digital TV subscription, aside from NASCAR on Five US, so I can't say much about this. But it's good to hear that after 10 years or so in US motorsport, Franchitti's finally got a major title, especially after losing the '99 Champcar title to Montyoa on race wins.
As for the F1, I was impressed by Rosberg as well, and it was good to see Button score again. Who knows, he may even score at Mount Fuji too; Honda are set to introduce a lot of new components to get one-up on Toyota, the owners of the circuit.
Davidson was pretty impressive as well, duelling with Fisichella.
Are McLaren for the high jump? If they are, it'll be a real shame, just depends on how good the supposed evidence is, and what punishment is handed out; justice needs to be done, but F1 doesn't need its championship's name dragged through the mud.
They've had a damn good season - and kept the Drivers' Championship interesting at the top, at least.
As for the F1, I was impressed by Rosberg as well, and it was good to see Button score again. Who knows, he may even score at Mount Fuji too; Honda are set to introduce a lot of new components to get one-up on Toyota, the owners of the circuit.
Davidson was pretty impressive as well, duelling with Fisichella.
Are McLaren for the high jump? If they are, it'll be a real shame, just depends on how good the supposed evidence is, and what punishment is handed out; justice needs to be done, but F1 doesn't need its championship's name dragged through the mud.
They've had a damn good season - and kept the Drivers' Championship interesting at the top, at least.
Well he did have an unfair advantage over the rest of the field as he was allowed to fly around the track rather than race around it :-D
Some insane crashes from him this year, really scary
Some insane crashes from him this year, really scary
A big congrats to Dario Franchitti for winning the IRL Championship. It was a cracking finish. Franchitti was 2nd behind Dixon, his Championship rival, and they were almost side by side with about a third of a lap to go and Dixon runs out of fuel.
Alonso was easily the quickest tbroughout the weekend and had a significant advantage. Hamilton had to take a risk of overtaking Raikkonen after his 2 stop didn't work.
Kovalainen again shows up Fisichella. Button gets a point. Rosberg good again in the Williams.
All we can hope for is that McLaren are allowed to race in Belgium. They could be kicked out of the Championship this season or next, constructors or drivers points or both taken away, a fine or nothing.
Kovalainen again shows up Fisichella. Button gets a point. Rosberg good again in the Williams.
All we can hope for is that McLaren are allowed to race in Belgium. They could be kicked out of the Championship this season or next, constructors or drivers points or both taken away, a fine or nothing.
Sped up black and white footage... :)
It would seem that Ferrari have got potentially a lot more fuel as I don't think the Ferrari is that bad. The more fuel you can carry in the first stint, the quicker the strategy is.
Heidfeld pipping Raikonnen might be a slight problem. Kovalainen doing a good job at Renault, Button getting in the top 10 for once. The midfield battle is so close as 5th to 20th was split by just a second at one point.
It would seem that Ferrari have got potentially a lot more fuel as I don't think the Ferrari is that bad. The more fuel you can carry in the first stint, the quicker the strategy is.
Heidfeld pipping Raikonnen might be a slight problem. Kovalainen doing a good job at Renault, Button getting in the top 10 for once. The midfield battle is so close as 5th to 20th was split by just a second at one point.
Lots of talk of 'we'll settle this on the track' from Hamilton. Probably with clenched fist in a 50's comedy movie style...
Well, there is a race this weekend and Ferrari and McLaren were very close in the first practise session and McLaren dominate in the 2nd session.
Ferrari didn't do anything special in the 2nd session. It's probably not genuine race pace but could be a concern. Most cars were a second slower in the afternoon which would suggest more fuel.
Ferrari didn't do anything special in the 2nd session. It's probably not genuine race pace but could be a concern. Most cars were a second slower in the afternoon which would suggest more fuel.
Grandprix wrote:
> The Spygate scandal rolls on as new evidence has led to an almost
> re-trial of sorts.
>
> This new evidence could be big trouble for McLaren.
Although McLaren themselves are the ones who instigated it to 'clear their name'. Unfortunately, it now seems that, according to papers, Alonso may have had an email from De La Rosa with some info from Coughlan (a good friend of De La Rosa) containing Ferrari specs etc.
Seems strange that this has come to light just before the hearing for McLaren. Someone seems to have a good sense of timing when providing the FIA with more 'evidence', nothing to do with Ferrari, I'm sure, as they don't ever play dirty...
> The Spygate scandal rolls on as new evidence has led to an almost
> re-trial of sorts.
>
> This new evidence could be big trouble for McLaren.
Although McLaren themselves are the ones who instigated it to 'clear their name'. Unfortunately, it now seems that, according to papers, Alonso may have had an email from De La Rosa with some info from Coughlan (a good friend of De La Rosa) containing Ferrari specs etc.
Seems strange that this has come to light just before the hearing for McLaren. Someone seems to have a good sense of timing when providing the FIA with more 'evidence', nothing to do with Ferrari, I'm sure, as they don't ever play dirty...
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