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Aditya · 9th September 2007, 23:05

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Shucks I missed the race due to Chak De India. But, good evening for me then with the movie and McLaren 1-2

You also missed the real Hockey match. We thrashed Korea 7 - 2 in the Asia Cup final.

IronWolf · 9th September 2007, 23:12

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Originally Posted by MaserQ

Boy, this is close....Lewis or Fernando? Lets wait and watch it unfold!

Lewis all the way. The Consistent Rookie deserves to win the Championship. Him taking back his second place from massa was brilliant > handled like a seasoned veteran.

speedzak · 9th September 2007, 23:40

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Originally Posted by IronWolf

Him taking back his second place from massa was brilliant > handled like a seasoned veteran.

It was Kimi whom Hamilton took his 2nd place from.
I too wish Hamilton all the best for the championship.

IronWolf · 10th September 2007, 00:11

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Originally Posted by speedzak

It was Kimi whom Hamilton took his 2nd place from.
I too wish Hamilton all the best for the championship.

Was it ?

sorry was multitasking before going to the airport. Either way it was a quick Ferrari who was pounding on him and I LOVED they way he defended for an entire lap. <AntiTifosi>

nitrous · 10th September 2007, 01:07

Excellent race.
Although I detest Alonso, I respect the aggression he's now showing to win the championship.
Not that Im happy about it,but Lewis overtaking Kimi was a class act. This lad will replace Schumacher .
Kimi was a weak duck today.

Btw, I hate all U Ferrari haters!

BUSA · 10th September 2007, 01:30

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Not that Im happy about it,but Lewis overtaking Kimi was a class act. This lad will replace Schumacher .
Kimi was a weak duck today.

I was keeping away from this thread but i must tell you one thing that Hamilton is getting over hyped. He drove well yes but how can you compare him with the legend ya 8055? Common him overtaking Kimi was more to do with Kimi braking earlier due to brake/tyre/neck issues and now with hamiltons super man skills, please.

The person who drove the best today was Alonso, followed by Kimi, you got to give him credit for not having practise, gone through a crash, aching neck and that poor Ferrari and still coming on the podium. Hamilton was good but no way near Fonso, if there is anyone who can come close to Schumy its Fonso, the way he drove today, he has a new fan now.

OT - If kimi was Saif he would have backed off and let Hama go

didnot get it Tara Rum Pum!

mclaren1885 · 10th September 2007, 03:08

For all you Hamilton fans.

YouTube - Lewis Hamilton Silverstone pass 2006

YouTube - LEWIS HAMILTON - Karting (wins from the back!)

YouTube - Lewis Hamilton: The Story So Far [1/3]

GTO · 10th September 2007, 09:50

Never seen Hamilton overtake so far. But whatta way to open the account!!

theMAG · 10th September 2007, 10:57

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Btw, I hate all U Ferrari haters!

Ah! But you see, us McLaren supporters are peaceful people and dont hate anyone except those that are required to be hated

nitrous · 10th September 2007, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Maggie

Ah! But you see, us McLaren supporters are peaceful people and dont hate anyone except those that are required to be hated

Note that I carefully used the term "Ferrari Haters" and not "Mclaren Supporters".
And both aren't synonyms. I like Mclaren too. But, Im a DIE-HARD tifosi!

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Originally Posted by BUSA

I was keeping away from this thread but i must tell you one thing that Hamilton is getting over hyped. He drove well yes but how can you compare him with the legend ya 8055? Common him overtaking Kimi was more to do with Kimi braking earlier due to brake/tyre/neck issues and now with hamiltons super man skills, please.

The person who drove the best today was Alonso, followed by Kimi, you got to give him credit for not having practise, gone through a crash, aching neck and that poor Ferrari and still coming on the podium. Hamilton was good but no way near Fonso, if there is anyone who can come close to Schumy its Fonso, the way he drove today, he has a new fan now.

Busa bhai, I accept Alonso was brilliant.
When I said "Kimi was a weak duck", i meant that he was physically weak and so was the car. And both had to limp back to the finish without being able to give a fight to the Mclarens. And thats disheartening to me.

About Hamilton's move, I would still give him credit for his ultra-smooth maneuver..And he's the only one who could fend off Alonso's pressure in one of the races. And Massa just gave into Fonso's pressure at the nurburgring rain race.
And yes, after his non-podium finishes like the Nurburgring and turkey(or is it Hungary?), we get the feeling that he's not the same guy who was consistently fast.But then, this is F1. Everybody is like sun and moon after a couple of weeks.

BUSA · 10th September 2007, 11:32

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And Massa just gave into Fonso's pressure at the nurburgring rain race.

Boss Massa didnot give in with ease, common now when another person is in a superior car he would easily be able to overtake the inferior. Had Massa been in a Mclaren fat chance of Fonso taking him. So its not that Massa gave in to Fonso, its more to do with the car. Hamma and Alfonso had the same car so Hamma could keep Fonso at bay. And the way Massa was behind Hamma to overtake him was good to watch, if he had not retired i am sure it wouldnot have been a Mclaren 1-2

I was a Mclaren fan till i heard they cheat more then they work

RacingForIndia · 12th September 2007, 12:25

This will be a Ferrari 1-2. If there ever a track built for the Ferrari its this track. Kimi goes well around here and Massa is no slouch. Alonso will pip Hamilton and reduce his lead by a further 2 points.
Qualifying is not as crucial around here as there are plenty of places to overtake, but if the cars are equally matched then it might prove tricky.
Watch out for first corner accidents and if that doesn’t happen Eau Rouge will take its toll on the lesser drivers.
Honda looks like it’s improving so I am hoping that they score some more points. I am keen to see how Rosberg performs. I have a strong feeling that if Alonso leaves McLaren next year he will be replaced by Nico.

finneyp · 12th September 2007, 12:44

Hope Kimi and Massa can bounce back with a Ferrari 1 & 2 !!!

DieselFan · 12th September 2007, 13:14

Seeing the way Hamilton was driving in the last leg of Italian GP when he overtook Kimi, I would vote him for no.1 position in Belgium GP.

GTO · 12th September 2007, 13:21

With such a special GP, I really dont care who wins! The track is just awesome and my absolute favorite. And if there is a little rain, it only gets better.

Mclaren will be in full or damp spirits depending on the hearing in 48 hours. Also, I hope Massa understands that he is out of contention for the championship.

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10th September 2007, 01:07	#2135
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,964 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Excellent race. Although I detest Alonso, I respect the aggression he's now showing to win the championship. Not that Im happy about it,but Lewis overtaking Kimi was a class act. This lad will replace Schumacher . Kimi was a weak duck today. Btw, I hate all U Ferrari haters! Last edited by nitrous : 10th September 2007 at 01:09.
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10th September 2007, 09:50	#2138
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,855 Thanked: 322,991 Times View My Garage	Never seen Hamilton overtake so far. But whatta way to open the account!!
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12th September 2007, 12:25	#2142
RacingForIndia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 483 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Prediction : Belgian Grand Prix This will be a Ferrari 1-2. If there ever a track built for the Ferrari its this track. Kimi goes well around here and Massa is no slouch. Alonso will pip Hamilton and reduce his lead by a further 2 points. Qualifying is not as crucial around here as there are plenty of places to overtake, but if the cars are equally matched then it might prove tricky. Watch out for first corner accidents and if that doesn’t happen Eau Rouge will take its toll on the lesser drivers. Honda looks like it’s improving so I am hoping that they score some more points. I am keen to see how Rosberg performs. I have a strong feeling that if Alonso leaves McLaren next year he will be replaced by Nico.
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12th September 2007, 12:44	#2143
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,762 Thanked: 403 Times View My Garage	Hope Kimi and Massa can bounce back with a Ferrari 1 & 2 !!!
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12th September 2007, 13:14	#2144
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,584 Thanked: 260 Times	Seeing the way Hamilton was driving in the last leg of Italian GP when he overtook Kimi, I would vote him for no.1 position in Belgium GP.
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12th September 2007, 13:21	#2145
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,855 Thanked: 322,991 Times View My Garage	With such a special GP, I really dont care who wins! The track is just awesome and my absolute favorite. And if there is a little rain, it only gets better. Mclaren will be in full or damp spirits depending on the hearing in 48 hours. Also, I hope Massa understands that he is out of contention for the championship.
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