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karthik247 · 29th July 2006, 21:27

McLaren should be a would have been a strong contender only if it had sorted out its probs, much like Ferrari did. They have the potential, and all they have to do is to keep it goin. Anways their chances this season are pretty much over. Maybe next year Kimi will be given a much better car so he can go flat out as hez best at.

prince85 · 29th July 2006, 21:55

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Originally Posted by karthik247

He would be more conservative....and settle in at the best place he can. He wouldn't risk going flat out all the while, cuz hes got everything to lose..

You make a lot of sense in what you say but Fonsi is not known for driving defensively. To be honest, now after qualifying i feel the race-results will be as follows.

1. Michael Schumacher
2. Kimi Raikkonen
3. Felipe Massa
4. Fernando Alonso

I Just pray that Fonsi does not get on to the podium coz that will reduce his championship points advantage over MS big time, but still there would be nothing as joyous for MS fans than to see the sight of a FERNANDO ALONSO - DNF

redrage · 30th July 2006, 06:30

have a feeling schumi might nick that 1st place from kimi somewhere along.......

moralfibre · 30th July 2006, 08:45

1) Schumi
2) Kimi
3) Massa

kpzen · 30th July 2006, 10:18

This season is quite similar to what happened in 98....
1998- Schumi v/s Hakkinen
2006- Schumi v/s Alonso

karthik247 · 30th July 2006, 10:29

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Originally Posted by prince85

but still there would be nothing as joyous for MS fans than to see the sight of a FERNANDO ALONSO - DNF

What about an accident, and out for a couple of races....muhahaa

Now thats asking for too much

Dippy · 30th July 2006, 11:47

A good qualifying session overall. Good lap by Kimi to get on pole but i dont think that will stop Schumi from going flat out. The Ferraris are fast and it should not take more than a few laps for Schu to get in front. Alonso is capable of coming up in front from behind but the lower he stays the better

Now for the race

ranjan united · 30th July 2006, 14:45

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Originally Posted by karthik247

What about an accident, and out for a couple of races....muhahaa

Now thats asking for too much

It is never too much to ask for the right thing to happen.

garvit2002 · 30th July 2006, 15:25

could anyone tell the telecast time of the race . the star sports website is currently down

karthik247 · 30th July 2006, 15:27

The coverage starts with RaceDay at 4.30pm followed by the Race and the Chequered Flag.

moralfibre · 30th July 2006, 18:40

Schumi leading followed by Massa and my bet for the third place is on Weber. What a way to overtake Fisichella!!! Awesome drive.

tifosikrishna · 30th July 2006, 19:07

its schumi all the way

. Lead is now down to 12 points.

prince85 · 30th July 2006, 19:37

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Originally Posted by tifosikrishna

its schumi all the way

. Lead is now down to 12 points.

Correction coz its down to 11 points and thats even better

prince85 · 30th July 2006, 19:40

Fantastic drive by MS. Just goes to show the heart of Ferrari and MS to fight back soo late in the season to be right up there beating Renault. 14 points eaten up by MS from Alonso in 3 races, Simply Superb!

karthik247 · 30th July 2006, 20:09

Ferrari n Michael n Massa on top!!!!
MS is back with three wins in a row..and backed up by Massa very well indeed.

Now its just down to 11points, and at this rate, it'll only thake Micheal a couple of races to snatch it all from Fonsi. Now only if Ferrari can win the constructors championship as well!

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29th July 2006, 21:27	#856
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	McLaren should be a would have been a strong contender only if it had sorted out its probs, much like Ferrari did. They have the potential, and all they have to do is to keep it goin. Anways their chances this season are pretty much over. Maybe next year Kimi will be given a much better car so he can go flat out as hez best at.
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30th July 2006, 06:30	#858
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 553 Thanked: 106 Times	have a feeling schumi might nick that 1st place from kimi somewhere along.......
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30th July 2006, 08:45	#859
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	1) Schumi 2) Kimi 3) Massa
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30th July 2006, 10:18	#860
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	This season is quite similar to what happened in 98.... 1998- Schumi v/s Hakkinen 2006- Schumi v/s Alonso
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30th July 2006, 11:47	#862
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,559 Thanked: 2,462 Times	A good qualifying session overall. Good lap by Kimi to get on pole but i dont think that will stop Schumi from going flat out. The Ferraris are fast and it should not take more than a few laps for Schu to get in front. Alonso is capable of coming up in front from behind but the lower he stays the better Now for the race
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30th July 2006, 15:25	#864
garvit2002 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jaipur Posts: 241 Thanked: 2 Times	could anyone tell the telecast time of the race . the star sports website is currently down
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30th July 2006, 15:27	#865
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	The coverage starts with RaceDay at 4.30pm followed by the Race and the Chequered Flag.
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30th July 2006, 18:40	#866
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	Schumi leading followed by Massa and my bet for the third place is on Weber. What a way to overtake Fisichella!!! Awesome drive.
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30th July 2006, 19:07	#867
tifosikrishna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 827 Thanked: 383 Times View My Garage	its schumi all the way . Lead is now down to 12 points.
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30th July 2006, 19:40	#869
prince85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 971 Thanked: 123 Times	Fantastic drive by MS. Just goes to show the heart of Ferrari and MS to fight back soo late in the season to be right up there beating Renault. 14 points eaten up by MS from Alonso in 3 races, Simply Superb!
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30th July 2006, 20:09	#870
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Ferrari n Michael n Massa on top!!!! MS is back with three wins in a row..and backed up by Massa very well indeed. Now its just down to 11points, and at this rate, it'll only thake Micheal a couple of races to snatch it all from Fonsi. Now only if Ferrari can win the constructors championship as well!
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