The end of an era

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The end of an era

« on: October 21, 2006, 09:53:57 PM »

It will be a sad day tommorow to see Schumacher's last race. He has given so much to the sport. I have followed him since about 92 the same year Mansell was my hero. I keep telling myself that it is impossible for him to win the title this year, but then I remember his victory in Spain 96 when in heavy rain he was lapping four seconds faster than anyone else or his race in 95 after his gearbox stuck in 5th gear near the start of the race. He went on to claim 2nd place. A true superstar. If it is possible, then Schumacher is the guy to do it. Starting from his low grid position has made his goal even harder now though


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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2006, 09:56:01 PM »

I'm looking forward to the race tomorrow, but I can't help but feel he will win it regardless on how others drive.

He is a fantastic driver though and it will be shame not to see him there next season.


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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2006, 10:05:23 PM »

What does he have to achieve tomorrow? Who does he need to beat and by how much?


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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2006, 10:06:09 PM »

Alonso only needs 1 point to win the title, So i believe.


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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2006, 10:27:38 PM »

Alonso will have a techincal problem, Michael will get a podium.


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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2006, 11:06:56 PM »

or for a change it won't be Schumacher cheating.


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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2006, 11:15:00 PM »

schuey needs to win and alonso needs to finish outside the points otherwise alonso wins the title

personaly i would love schuey to go out on the top a poistion he has dominated for a decade

i dont like schuey but wish him the best in whatever he decides to do know he has given

up f1, i used to love f1 but i dont think its now about who has the best car now and

very little to do with the driver


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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2006, 11:16:08 PM »

twas ever thus


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« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2006, 11:53:45 PM »

Alonso starting in 4th, Shumacher starting in 10th, but will have to forfit another 10 places if they have to replace his engine before the race as he had problems in qualifying.


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« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2006, 11:55:35 PM »

I wonder If the other Ferrari driver might lose control and take out alonzo?

Would be rather convienient if that were to happen as this time Shumacher cant sacrefice his own car.
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Re: The end of an era

« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2006, 12:10:59 AM »

He is obviously a great racing driver, possibly the best ever (unfortunately technology will always cloud that one).
The thing is he has always been a tainted champion, he will always be shadowed by the way he won 2 titles, he will always be thought of as a cheat.


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Re: The end of an era

« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2006, 12:13:18 AM »

I've only been watching F1 closely for last 2 seasons and it'll be sad to see himleave but I think Raikonnen will fill his void quite nicely at Ferrari.

It's worth parlaying Renault to win constructors championship along with Alonson to finish ahead of M Schumacher +200 at 5Dimes

Acheat? Nah he will always be thought of as the best, most dominating F1 driver in history, as proven


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« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2006, 01:23:12 AM »

For me Senna is the greatest. Not in terms of ability, Schumacher is his equal there, but he was charismatic and was a hero of mine from a young age. It is hard to split the top 5 of all time. Certainly Senna, Schumacher and Prost will be in there. Probably Fangio and Clark as well.