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"Austrian GP - What a Joke!"

I've just enjoyed the Austrian GP all the way upto the final moments. For all those that don't know, Barrichello came first in the qualifying, lead all the way through the race only for Ferrari to tell him to let Schumacher past. How the hell is he meant to do any good if he is just under orders to let Schumacher win?

I don't think Schumacher looked too happy about it either and it was a nice gesture to let him stand in the No. 1 position on the podium.

It makes a mockery of the sport, the best man didn't win.

AbsoluT Neó wrote:
> wait till next season, I think barrichello will be a contender for the
> crown.

Only if he leaves Ferrari. I can't see him winning it when they think Schumacher is more important.

Anyway, next year will be Montoya's year.

Yeah what a joke it has to be one of the stupidest and weirdest grand prix ive seen for a while.

For starts all the crashs what happened with the car that took out the other car by sliding over the corner.

But to let someone win at the last corner even if you are on the same team is stupid.

What a bloody joke, this looks really bad on Gran Prix as a whole...

Imagine if this was allowed in football or something "let him score, they need the points" if I were the other drivers I'd be well Pi55ed off.

No.1 driver at ferrari is Shumacher?

Then why did Barrchello Beat him man for man in this race?

I Think ferrari have made Barrichello think he HAS to let Michael Win at every chance possible, if I was Rubens I would be steaming..

C'mon You call that a race?

wait till next season, I think barrichello will be a contender for the crown.

I think it's strange that Ferrari have to make Barrichello pull over for Schumacher to win, even though Montoya and Ralf keep taking points off each other.

The reality is there is only ONE number 1 driver at Ferrari. Barrichello knew this when he signed his new contract.
It does make the sport look silly though.

Ah but thats just the way it goes. Shumacher is on more points and needs to get a better lead to help win the championship. Ferrari would still get the same amount of points anyway but it is like Saying "Let him past, he has more chance of being champ than you"
It is a little unfair but at the end of the day ferrari pay his wages so he does what they say. Still must be annoying having been leading for so long. Would be fun to see someone ignoring the team and winning the race. :-)

I can't see how Ferrari could justify that decision. Michael Schumacher should have the title wrapped up. No one has the equipment to catch him and Barrichello DESERVED to win this race. How can they justify it?

I've just enjoyed the Austrian GP all the way upto the final moments. For all those that don't know, Barrichello came first in the qualifying, lead all the way through the race only for Ferrari to tell him to let Schumacher past. How the hell is he meant to do any good if he is just under orders to let Schumacher win?

I don't think Schumacher looked too happy about it either and it was a nice gesture to let him stand in the No. 1 position on the podium.

It makes a mockery of the sport, the best man didn't win.