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csentil · 14th April 2007, 21:29

I hope Massa doesn't try something stupid like he did during the Malaysian Grand Prix. It wasn't a good overtaking move over Hamilton. That said, I'm hoping for Hamilton to win. that would be cool. 3rd in Aus, 2nd in Malaysia and 1st in Bahrain.

If Hamilton gets to the podium, he would be the first driver in F1 history to have had 3 podium finishes in his first 3 races.

payam · 14th April 2007, 22:03

1.alonso
2.hamilton
3.massa

karthik247 · 14th April 2007, 22:43

Ferrari McLaren battle is making things very very exciting.. Hope it continues throught out the season, with Ferrari commin out on top in the end

NSX · 15th April 2007, 10:01

if the ferraris dont have the overheating problem they did in malaysia for which they had to provide for additional air intakes and compromise aerodynamics, it will be ferraris 1 & 2.

but watch out for alonso he seems to be on a different fuel strategy, he surely will go longer than the ferraris.

2 ferarris and a mac on the podium is my prediction. BTW todays race is on ESPN not STAR, take notefolks

karthik247 · 15th April 2007, 18:40

What a great race...with Ferrari comming on top..

Result
1. MASSA
2. HAMILTON
3. RAIKKONEN
4. HEILFELD
5. ALONSO

I think Hamilton jointly leads the world championship!!!!

Dippy · 15th April 2007, 19:00

A brilliant race and finally Massa wins. But that guy Hamilton is brilliant. Hes starting to overshadow Fonso slowly. Amazing move from Heidfeld on Fonso. Fonso just wasnt on the pace. Joint leadership in the championship is great stuff for Lewis.

Hats off to the rookie !!

F50 · 15th April 2007, 19:22

A very good race by Felipe. He can win races, just he needs to reduce the bonker-moments.
Heidfeld overtaking Alonso, now this is what I loved the most.
3 drivers on 22 and Massa on 17 and not that behind.

Alonso dropping revvs to save it for Spain?

I want any Ferrari to spoil the party!!!

merve_extreme · 15th April 2007, 20:04

It was a poor show from Alonso.The Hamma outperformed him tolally,once he got the better strategy due to his P2 qualifying position.

Massa was good but Nick Heifeld was just flawless in his driving,no mistakes,and his move on Alonso was a very good one,the one i was expecting Kimi to make but it never came.What is wrong with that guy,he stands on the podium like he lost his job.

As regards to steve slater saying Alonso was preserving his engine was all bu***hit.That POS dosent even know that a driver doing 312Kmph through the speedtrap is noway intrested in saving his engine,Alonso was pathetic today if u cant say that,just shutup Mr SS.

F50 · 15th April 2007, 20:07

Click Here to find out who is Mr. Milton-Hilton Hamilton's Role Model

danlalan · 15th April 2007, 20:08

That is true though..The commentators of F1 just blaber anything..absolutely anything...At one point during the end of the race...they were saying that Lewis has taken a back seat now and isnt putting pressure on Massa..but he was actually .308 or so sec faster than massa on every lap..there are so many other instances on where they just go mouthing off....Buck up boys...

merve_extreme · 15th April 2007, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by F50

Click Here to find out who is Mr. Milton-Hilton Hamilton's Role Model

U beat me to it man,

anyway he sure looks to follow his role model.

sujaylahiri · 15th April 2007, 20:54

Did you guys notice the Super Aguri of Davidson? Man he was fast. He was ahead of the Spykers,STR's, Honda's and was right on Kovaleinen's a** until the engine blew up.
Boo for Honda. Don't know what they are upto these days. They are just too slow.

merve_extreme · 15th April 2007, 21:02

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Originally Posted by sujaylahiri

Boo for Honda. Don't know what they are upto these days. They are just too slow.

They are tying to save the planet.

sujaylahiri · 15th April 2007, 21:05

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Originally Posted by merve_extreme

They are tying to save the planet.

They probably have an inline 3 diesel with a hybrid motor and regenerative braking in that F1 car. Optimum fuel consumption.

That's why they painted it green. Looks ugly though.

Wimwian · 16th April 2007, 00:23

Great race... and a fantastic result for hamilton... looks like the kid's got a great future!!!

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14th April 2007, 21:29	#1516
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	I hope Massa doesn't try something stupid like he did during the Malaysian Grand Prix. It wasn't a good overtaking move over Hamilton. That said, I'm hoping for Hamilton to win. that would be cool. 3rd in Aus, 2nd in Malaysia and 1st in Bahrain. If Hamilton gets to the podium, he would be the first driver in F1 history to have had 3 podium finishes in his first 3 races.
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14th April 2007, 22:03	#1517
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 924 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	1.alonso 2.hamilton 3.massa
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14th April 2007, 22:43	#1518
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Ferrari McLaren battle is making things very very exciting.. Hope it continues throught out the season, with Ferrari commin out on top in the end
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15th April 2007, 10:01	#1519
NSX BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5 Thanked: 2 Times	if the ferraris dont have the overheating problem they did in malaysia for which they had to provide for additional air intakes and compromise aerodynamics, it will be ferraris 1 & 2. but watch out for alonso he seems to be on a different fuel strategy, he surely will go longer than the ferraris. 2 ferarris and a mac on the podium is my prediction. BTW todays race is on ESPN not STAR, take notefolks
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15th April 2007, 18:40	#1520
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	What a great race...with Ferrari comming on top.. Result 1. MASSA 2. HAMILTON 3. RAIKKONEN 4. HEILFELD 5. ALONSO I think Hamilton jointly leads the world championship!!!! Last edited by karthik247 : 15th April 2007 at 18:44.
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15th April 2007, 19:00	#1521
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,472 Times	A brilliant race and finally Massa wins. But that guy Hamilton is brilliant. Hes starting to overshadow Fonso slowly. Amazing move from Heidfeld on Fonso. Fonso just wasnt on the pace. Joint leadership in the championship is great stuff for Lewis. Hats off to the rookie !!
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15th April 2007, 19:22	#1522
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,707 Thanked: 103 Times	A very good race by Felipe. He can win races, just he needs to reduce the bonker-moments. Heidfeld overtaking Alonso, now this is what I loved the most. 3 drivers on 22 and Massa on 17 and not that behind. Alonso dropping revvs to save it for Spain? I want any Ferrari to spoil the party!!!
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15th April 2007, 20:04	#1523
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	It was a poor show from Alonso.The Hamma outperformed him tolally,once he got the better strategy due to his P2 qualifying position. Massa was good but Nick Heifeld was just flawless in his driving,no mistakes,and his move on Alonso was a very good one,the one i was expecting Kimi to make but it never came.What is wrong with that guy,he stands on the podium like he lost his job. As regards to steve slater saying Alonso was preserving his engine was all bu**hit.That POS dosent even know that a driver doing 312Kmph through the speedtrap is noway intrested in saving his engine,Alonso was pathetic today if u cant say that,just shutup Mr SS. Last edited by merve_extreme : 15th April 2007 at 20:07.*
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15th April 2007, 20:07	#1524
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,707 Thanked: 103 Times	Click Here to find out who is Mr. Milton-Hilton Hamilton's Role Model Last edited by F50 : 15th April 2007 at 20:09.
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15th April 2007, 20:08	#1525
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	That is true though..The commentators of F1 just blaber anything..absolutely anything...At one point during the end of the race...they were saying that Lewis has taken a back seat now and isnt putting pressure on Massa..but he was actually .308 or so sec faster than massa on every lap..there are so many other instances on where they just go mouthing off....Buck up boys...
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15th April 2007, 20:54	#1527
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Did you guys notice the Super Aguri of Davidson? Man he was fast. He was ahead of the Spykers,STR's, Honda's and was right on Kovaleinen's a** until the engine blew up. Boo for Honda. Don't know what they are upto these days. They are just too slow.
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16th April 2007, 00:23	#1530
Wimwian BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 191 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Great race... and a fantastic result for hamilton... looks like the kid's got a great future!!!
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