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scooby05 · 18th June 2007, 12:15

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Fantastic drive by Lewis, that boy is surely going places. Alonso again showing that hes a sore loser. Didnt even wait for Lewis in parc ferme and was already near the podium steps. Infact it was nice to see Massa and hammy exhanging congratulations. Even though hes a rookie Hammy proved that he can handle the pressure having a double WC right behind him. Fonso is really feeling the heat now.

Good podium finish by Massa and late charge by Kimi. Kimi is still a no show and time is running out for him. The Massa - Ferrari team is slowly building up.

The midfield racing was also a treat to watch.

Over to France now.

Dippy,
If you realise, Lewis is absolutely like Computer programmed out of the Theory book!!! everything he does is what is ideal!! This is modern day training, that Mclaren have created, with 9 years of PROGRAMMING going into it!!
the rains and calamity situations will say the rest when the time comes, lets wait and watch. Remember Schumi has driven at times without brakes, flat tyre, suspension gone etc. etc. and won or gained 7 places and so on!! when the inadverdant/unplanned[situation not deliberated on] happens is when Lewis's human brain will have to take over.

Dippy · 18th June 2007, 12:30

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Originally Posted by scooby05

Dippy,
If you realise, Lewis is absolutely like Computer programmed out of the Theory book!!! everything he does is what is ideal!! This is modern day training, that Mclaren have created, with 9 years of PROGRAMMING going into it!!
the rains and calamity situations will say the rest when the time comes, lets wait and watch. Remember Schumi has driven at times without brakes, flat tyre, suspension gone etc. etc. and won or gained 7 places and so on!! when the inadverdant/unplanned[situation not deliberated on] happens is when Lewis's human brain will have to take over.

Agree with you on the points mentioned.

And yes that was Michael Schumacher wasnt he ?

merve_extreme · 18th June 2007, 17:32

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Originally Posted by karthik247

There were rumours that MS will be involved in the F1 team as well but he doesn't seem to be in the scene at all!?? Where has he gone!!!

was suprised to see Michael not going to Indy.he will be there in France for sure.But i am thinking Michael at some point now has to get into that ferrari to help in car devlopment,they are going no where with this duo.

mclaren1885 · 18th June 2007, 18:02

Some whisky, soda, chicken fry, tyre dealer & zakko for company to watch the race. What else can one ask for? It was fun watching hamilton take everyone by storm. Though, I really do hope he does have some competition rather than having an easy go at winning the championship in his rookie year.

IronWolf · 28th June 2007, 00:48

Did I hear something about Shumie being a sportsman or not being a sore loser?

Google /Wiki Jerez (I think) 1997 Schumacher and Villeneuve were very close on points on the last race. Schumie veered into Villeneuve as he was being passed. Villeneuve went on to win and scored four points to take the championship. There was clear evidence on veering to collide into jacques.V. Even FIA/Stewarts found shumie at fault and could not deny foul play.

After that there have been lots of unsportsmanlike incidents.. which I was not surprised to see. Sadly Statistically and technically he is the best driver to date.

BAck to topic I wish Hamilton all the best.. Cause HE has shown immense sportsmanship this season. I sure wish he continues on such a rampage to topple all of schumies records.

HAMI HAMI HAMI !!!!

VJ_MAVRICK · 28th June 2007, 12:39

I always felt Alonso to be a cribber(sorry Alonso fans) and now with Hamilton peaking in his rookie year itself is too close to comfort for Alonso and moreover its a British Team. I personally feel that Alonso is too self conceited, I was so desperate in the last season that Schumi beat him to dust and unfortunately though inspite of making Alonso jittery Schumi had badluck in the final stages but am happy that Lewis is making him work hard

....Wish Schumi could come back

whatcanthisbe · 28th June 2007, 15:34

wow
great pics of the f1 canadian gp
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Grand Prix du Canada 2007 - F1 Race

MaserQ · 28th June 2007, 22:35

This week will be interesting. How Ferrari respond in light of the recent events remains to be seen. I would like to see some of that wounded Italian pride doing something constructive to get back on top.

For McLaren it should be business as usual. But, Magny-Cours is a little different from the last 2 North American races, so expect the others to close the gap. Also, this is Renault's home race. They always have a host of improvements for their car around this time. They will be gunning for row-3 honours come saturday.

My $$$ are on the usual suspects. but having said that, expect a few surprises as well.

VJ_MAVRICK · 29th June 2007, 11:10

Yea "MaserQ" even i think Renault will spring a surprise with currently the the two big wigs maclaren and ferrari teams having shared the honors and its like "four dogs playing a poker" ...i somehow feel hammy is gonna maintain his tempo with silverstone coming up next week...this will be a great race though with everyone vying for honors.

VJ_MAVRICK · 29th June 2007, 11:19

There is this weather update and it might rain as well according to reports and as in The Official Formula 1 Website
hmm that is something to cheer about atleast to me as you can expect a wonderful and entertaining race.

RMB · 29th June 2007, 13:19

I would want Kimi to win it to hot up the championship, but I feel Alonso might win due to Mclaren being much faster. Hope it rains, so tha we get an exciting race to watch.

Hellcat · 29th June 2007, 17:07

Friday Practice

Raikkonen was fastest all through the session, finally recording 1m 15.382s compared to Massa’s 1m 15.447s. Alonso posted 1m 16.154s.

Hellcat

FERRO · 29th June 2007, 20:46

i cant understand why cant our jumbo manufacturer Maruti Suzuki or only SUZUKI makes F1 entry atleast they can show the world about what reliable engine manufacturing means ?

TheDoctor · 29th June 2007, 20:52

My bet is going to be on Alonso for this one. IMHO Hamilton's streak might just end, seven podium finishes and two chequerd flags for a rookie, lady luck might just run out this time and I do hope so, nothing as the race to the top hotting up in team mclaren itself.
Might end up as the senna v/s prost of this era

and its in mclaren again

FERRO · 29th June 2007, 23:24

Forza Ferrari !!! its going to be FERRARI 1 - 2 they aint going to let McLaren dominate the way Ferrari use to dominate in Schumi's time

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18th June 2007, 18:02	#1864
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Some whisky, soda, chicken fry, tyre dealer & zakko for company to watch the race. What else can one ask for? It was fun watching hamilton take everyone by storm. Though, I really do hope he does have some competition rather than having an easy go at winning the championship in his rookie year.
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28th June 2007, 00:48	#1865
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Did I hear something about Shumie being a sportsman or not being a sore loser? Google /Wiki Jerez (I think) 1997 Schumacher and Villeneuve were very close on points on the last race. Schumie veered into Villeneuve as he was being passed. Villeneuve went on to win and scored four points to take the championship. There was clear evidence on veering to collide into jacques.V. Even FIA/Stewarts found shumie at fault and could not deny foul play. After that there have been lots of unsportsmanlike incidents.. which I was not surprised to see. Sadly Statistically and technically he is the best driver to date. BAck to topic I wish Hamilton all the best.. Cause HE has shown immense sportsmanship this season. I sure wish he continues on such a rampage to topple all of schumies records. HAMI HAMI HAMI !!!!
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28th June 2007, 12:39	#1866
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	I always felt Alonso to be a cribber(sorry Alonso fans) and now with Hamilton peaking in his rookie year itself is too close to comfort for Alonso and moreover its a British Team. I personally feel that Alonso is too self conceited, I was so desperate in the last season that Schumi beat him to dust and unfortunately though inspite of making Alonso jittery Schumi had badluck in the final stages but am happy that Lewis is making him work hard ....Wish Schumi could come back
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28th June 2007, 15:34	#1867
whatcanthisbe BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: http://www.wandering-online.com Posts: 499 Thanked: 6 Times	wow great pics of the f1 canadian gp E46Fanatics - View Single Post - Formula 1 - Grand Prix du Canada 2007 Grand Prix du Canada 2007 - F1 Race
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28th June 2007, 22:35	#1868
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Prediction: 2007 French GP This week will be interesting. How Ferrari respond in light of the recent events remains to be seen. I would like to see some of that wounded Italian pride doing something constructive to get back on top. For McLaren it should be business as usual. But, Magny-Cours is a little different from the last 2 North American races, so expect the others to close the gap. Also, this is Renault's home race. They always have a host of improvements for their car around this time. They will be gunning for row-3 honours come saturday. My $$$ are on the usual suspects. but having said that, expect a few surprises as well.
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29th June 2007, 11:10	#1869
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Yea "MaserQ" even i think Renault will spring a surprise with currently the the two big wigs maclaren and ferrari teams having shared the honors and its like "four dogs playing a poker" ...i somehow feel hammy is gonna maintain his tempo with silverstone coming up next week...this will be a great race though with everyone vying for honors.
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29th June 2007, 11:19	#1870
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	There is this weather update and it might rain as well according to reports and as in The Official Formula 1 Website hmm that is something to cheer about atleast to me as you can expect a wonderful and entertaining race.
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29th June 2007, 13:19	#1871
RMB BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 47 Thanked: 7 Times	I would want Kimi to win it to hot up the championship, but I feel Alonso might win due to Mclaren being much faster. Hope it rains, so tha we get an exciting race to watch.
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29th June 2007, 17:07	#1872
Hellcat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 222 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Friday Practice Raikkonen was fastest all through the session, finally recording 1m 15.382s compared to Massa’s 1m 15.447s. Alonso posted 1m 16.154s. Hellcat
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29th June 2007, 20:46	#1873
FERRO BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 313 Thanked: 2 Times	i cant understand why cant our jumbo manufacturer Maruti Suzuki or only SUZUKI makes F1 entry atleast they can show the world about what reliable engine manufacturing means ?
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29th June 2007, 20:52	#1874
TheDoctor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 61 Thanked: 18 Times	My bet is going to be on Alonso for this one. IMHO Hamilton's streak might just end, seven podium finishes and two chequerd flags for a rookie, lady luck might just run out this time and I do hope so, nothing as the race to the top hotting up in team mclaren itself. Might end up as the senna v/s prost of this era and its in mclaren again
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29th June 2007, 23:24	#1875
FERRO BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 313 Thanked: 2 Times	Forza Ferrari !!! its going to be FERRARI 1 - 2 they aint going to let McLaren dominate the way Ferrari use to dominate in Schumi's time
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