Lewis Hamilton

[boldie]

This seems like the usual F1 stewards decision, arbitrary & made after hours of backroom political manoeuvring. Droping Alonso back to 6th makes sense, but not allowing McLaren to score constructors points seems to be a well aimed kick in the teeth.

After the incident Ron Dennis was clearly livid & typically tight lipped. I suspect the decision to hold up Hamilton was made by Alonso & his race engineer without Dennis's knowledge.

yes that seems to be the case. Dennis just about ran up to Alonso's trainer (or that's what they called him on ITV) and grabbed him by the neck and just about dragged him inside lol..he was not amused.

[Tonji]

Impressive interview with Hamilton, he's just not rattled at all by Alonso gamesmanship.

[Jim-D]

Impressive interview with Hamilton, he's just not rattled at all by Alonso gamesmanship.

The man is truly something else,  He could easily become one of the all time greats in the future and F1 could do with a honest, well mannered and winning ambassador

[Sark79]

Yep, he is a well mannered guy and good sportsman.  It is crazy behaviour by Alonso to ignore Hamilton, he is acting like a Kid, not a two time champion. Ignoring a guy because he is faster than you is a bit daft.  Hamilton is so calm and mature for a 22 year old, it is hard to imagine the massive pressure he has on him whatever he does.  Pure class in and out of the car

[Jim-D]

Hey stranger!  Where you been?

Alonso to bugger off next year with Lewis number 1 and to destroy Schumacers record in the years to come 

[Sark79]

Hey stranger!  Where you been?

Alonso to bugger off next year with Lewis number 1 and to destroy Schumacers record in the years to come 

Hi mate,  I have been working and also waiting for Orange to sort out my internet connection ( The PC World deal with the free laptop  )

Yea, Alonso is playing a dangerous game. He may be brilliant, but Ron Dennis won't stand for anyone making negative comments about the team to the media.  Top drivers have been given the elbow before for getting on the wrong side with their teams. 

Did anyone see the Dario Franchitti Indy crash on the news?   Jesus, he was a lucky guy

[Tonji]

one lucky guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3NO_zYCvb4

[Tonji]

another lucky guy from a few years back, Peter Dumbreck at Le Mans disappearing into the trees

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow3rxq7U1mA

[Sark79]

Scary crash.  The three worst accidents I can remember before this are the Zanardi crash from Indy in 2001, the JV crash from Belgium in 1998 or 1999 and the Barrichello 94 crash at Imola. Race drivers are heroes, it has to be the second best job in the World after a jet fighter pilot

I remember watching the Peter Dumbreck crash, very scary stuff


edit   this one from Imola 94 . You can see the changes in car design now, his head would not be able to swing forward like that now .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSI27en56tg

[Tonji]

Scary crash.  The three worst accidents I can remember before this are the Zanardi crash from Indy in 2001, the JV crash from Belgium in 1998 or 1999 and the Barrichello 94 crash at Imola. Race drivers are heroes, it has to be the second best job in the World after a jet fighter pilot

I remember watching the Peter Dumbreck crash, very scary stuff


edit   this one from Imola 94 . You can see the changes in car design now, his head would not be able to swing forward like that now .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSI27en56tg

I remember that one well, my brother was working for Jordan at the time.

[Sark79]

I liked the Jordan car a lot in 94 and 95 with Irvine driving. 

[Sark79]

2nd big crash for Dario Franchitti in a week last night

[neeko]

Gl Lewis tonight - no need for a photo finish at Fuji - just win it.

(Can't believe I am going to get up at 4:30am to watch this) {although this is prob why he is 1.19 at betfair to win the the SPoY}

[Tonji]

Lewis has shown sheer class all season, with another great pole today. Heres hoping he can complete the job at Shanghai. 

[Sark79]

yep, I agree.   He is the most deserving driver to win this year.   I have seen another side to Alonso this season,  he seems petty and has been unsporting on many occassions . 


  I have thought for years that F1 need to introduce a new points system where a driver gains one point for achieving pole/fastest lap.  Possibly even an extra point for most race laps led during the race.  Indy do this .

I am looking forward to JV Nascar debut this week.