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sridhar24 · 11th September 2005, 21:07

It was an amazing race. What the hell was was Sato doing, he took Schumi out who was having a very good race

Did you guys see the overtaking manuvour by Narain, was very funny

sridhar24 · 11th September 2005, 21:48

Ralf was great today and he could have got even podium finish if he had not pitted for the unnecessary tyre change to dry ones. He had the fastest lap today of 1:51.453 which was very quick more than 4 sec quicker than Kimi's

sridhar24 · 11th September 2005, 22:59

Hey that stupid sato has got what he deserved, he has been has been given a 10 grid slot penalty in Brazil for taking Michael Schumacher out. Also FIA Stewards in Spa decided that Antonio Pizzonia should be given an $8000 penalty for his accident with Juan Pablo Montoya.
Also Pizzonia is likely race for williams for rest of the season as Nick is injured in a bicycle accident and sustained a cracked shoulder blade in the incident

karthik247 · 11th September 2005, 23:07

first ok all, atlast a win for Kimi, he was really at his best as usual. Then as Michael was running stong in 4th, until Sato crashed into him, i mean *** was sato doin?!! and to top it all, Alonso on the podium...cummon not again

It was a really great race, one of the best so far. The way Narain overtuk villeneuve was really good

Dippy · 12th September 2005, 00:33

It was a great race for Kimi today. This shows what we have in store from Kimi in the years to come. Mclaren lost out on precious contructors points because of that incident with Antonio. It will in the end count in the final standings. I was really pissed as at Sato for taking out Schumi , ruined what could have been a good points scoring race for him.

For once I enjoyed watchingNarain boy was he doing some antics there. I think hes a good driver and that he needs a better car.

The season finale should be a cracker and I hope Kimi pulls something out of the bag and takes the WDC

Dippy

sridhar24 · 12th September 2005, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Dippy

The season finale should be a cracker and I hope Kimi pulls something out of the bag and takes the WDC

Dippy

I think its all over for kimi now and i don't expect any miracles to happen. Alonso can finish 3rd in Brazil and wrap up the title.
He drove in a very matured manner at spa, and for me he already the champion.

Gordon · 12th September 2005, 16:03

Only one thing common with all the other races this season - Poor Montoya!

X-Machine · 12th September 2005, 17:45

This one was one exciting race.All the action bundled in one race.But i feel really sorry for Montoya.Felt like killing Pizzonia after that crash.Damn,just 4 laps to go with and the disaster!!
Kimi has certainly lost the DC to Alonso.But McLarens chances for the CC are still very much alive.Its gonna be a tough fight down to Shanghai.

X

aseem · 6th October 2005, 21:14

Hey Guys,
Back on popular demand, our poll to predict the race winner for Sunday. After succesfuly becoming the champion Alonso and team need to focus now on the Constructors champion. Team Mc Laren too wont be favoring Kimi, so that would mean level playing field between JPM and Kimi. Lets see what are our predictions to see who wins. Let the GAMBLING begin.....

karthik247 · 6th October 2005, 21:27

Alonso wants to win the constructors championship for Renault too. He'll be pushing really hard even if he's already got the championship

Hatari · 7th October 2005, 11:04

kimi'sengine just caught fire..
so he'l probably start 10 places back
rain is forecasted...

that makes it pretty open..

aseem · 7th October 2005, 11:52

Fire no fire, its JPM all the way!

papps · 7th October 2005, 12:21

yup down 10 places cause of an engine change... toyotas look fast in practice.... and so did michael...
JPM might take the race though

why is karthikeyan there in the poll...... maybe if 17 cars retire he might just win...

sridhar24 · 7th October 2005, 17:46

Toyotas look very fast and could even get podium this time with the new chassis. Kimi has yet another engine change and can start race only from 11th place if he qualifies best, and if it rains Ferrari also have a chance to win. But the Renaults aren't looking that good with those times in practice session.
I hope it rains in Suzuka and that will make the WCC fight more interesting.

aseem · 7th October 2005, 18:12

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Originally Posted by papps

why is karthikeyan there in the poll...... maybe if 17 cars retire he might just win...

Exactly, thats the reason he is there. As one cant rule out the possibility of Indianapolis, rain, or the sheer talent of the Indian genius. Jai Hind!

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11th September 2005, 21:07	#136
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	It was an amazing race. What the hell was was Sato doing, he took Schumi out who was having a very good race Did you guys see the overtaking manuvour by Narain, was very funny
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11th September 2005, 21:48	#137
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Ralf was great today and he could have got even podium finish if he had not pitted for the unnecessary tyre change to dry ones. He had the fastest lap today of 1:51.453 which was very quick more than 4 sec quicker than Kimi's
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11th September 2005, 22:59	#138
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Hey that stupid sato has got what he deserved, he has been has been given a 10 grid slot penalty in Brazil for taking Michael Schumacher out. Also FIA Stewards in Spa decided that Antonio Pizzonia should be given an $8000 penalty for his accident with Juan Pablo Montoya. Also Pizzonia is likely race for williams for rest of the season as Nick is injured in a bicycle accident and sustained a cracked shoulder blade in the incident Last edited by sridhar24 : 11th September 2005 at 23:01.
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11th September 2005, 23:07	#139
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	first ok all, atlast a win for Kimi, he was really at his best as usual. Then as Michael was running stong in 4th, until Sato crashed into him, i mean *** was sato doin?!! and to top it all, Alonso on the podium...cummon not again It was a really great race, one of the best so far. The way Narain overtuk villeneuve was really good
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12th September 2005, 00:33	#140
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,470 Times	It was a great race for Kimi today. This shows what we have in store from Kimi in the years to come. Mclaren lost out on precious contructors points because of that incident with Antonio. It will in the end count in the final standings. I was really pissed as at Sato for taking out Schumi , ruined what could have been a good points scoring race for him. For once I enjoyed watchingNarain boy was he doing some antics there. I think hes a good driver and that he needs a better car. The season finale should be a cracker and I hope Kimi pulls something out of the bag and takes the WDC Dippy
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12th September 2005, 16:03	#142
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Only one thing common with all the other races this season - Poor Montoya!
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12th September 2005, 17:45	#143
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	This one was one exciting race.All the action bundled in one race.But i feel really sorry for Montoya.Felt like killing Pizzonia after that crash.Damn,just 4 laps to go with and the disaster!! Kimi has certainly lost the DC to Alonso.But McLarens chances for the CC are still very much alive.Its gonna be a tough fight down to Shanghai. X
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6th October 2005, 21:14	#144
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 441 Times	Suzuka F1 Prediction Hey Guys, Back on popular demand, our poll to predict the race winner for Sunday. After succesfuly becoming the champion Alonso and team need to focus now on the Constructors champion. Team Mc Laren too wont be favoring Kimi, so that would mean level playing field between JPM and Kimi. Lets see what are our predictions to see who wins. Let the GAMBLING begin.....
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6th October 2005, 21:27	#145
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Alonso wants to win the constructors championship for Renault too. He'll be pushing really hard even if he's already got the championship
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7th October 2005, 11:04	#146
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	kimi'sengine just caught fire.. so he'l probably start 10 places back rain is forecasted... that makes it pretty open..
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7th October 2005, 11:52	#147
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 441 Times	Fire no fire, its JPM all the way!
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7th October 2005, 12:21	#148
papps BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 271 Thanked: 0 Times	yup down 10 places cause of an engine change... toyotas look fast in practice.... and so did michael... JPM might take the race though why is karthikeyan there in the poll...... maybe if 17 cars retire he might just win...
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7th October 2005, 17:46	#149
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Toyotas look very fast and could even get podium this time with the new chassis. Kimi has yet another engine change and can start race only from 11th place if he qualifies best, and if it rains Ferrari also have a chance to win. But the Renaults aren't looking that good with those times in practice session. I hope it rains in Suzuka and that will make the WCC fight more interesting.
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