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fash_1 · 30th September 2007, 12:24

The best part of the race was Massa taking on Kubica. Loved the way they were going mad at each other!

BUSA · 30th September 2007, 12:42

I think Kimi drove a fabolous race, nothing spectacular from Hamilton, he had to drive alone with not much traffic to contend, but the way kimi drove

Nice move by Massa on the last lap.

Hellcat · 30th September 2007, 12:43

Awesome race! Great driving from Kimi, Hamilton and Massa.

redrage · 30th September 2007, 13:05

Massa and Kubica's showdown was like street racing ! Brilliant drive by Hamilton!

Zensible · 1st October 2007, 08:09

Hamilton did drive a great race. His pace was unbelievable considering the weather.

But, Raikkonen was unbelievable coming in from all the way back, after the tyre fiasco, to clinch 3rd.

Kovaleinen did a splendid job keeping Raikkonen behind him.

And Massa, that was some of the best driving that I've seen in F1 ever!

Let's see how Alonso handles the next 2 races. Will he take Hamilton out if an opportunity presents itself during the race?

Zensible · 1st October 2007, 08:13

1st place : Kimi Raikkonen

2nd place : Robert Kubica

3rd place : Sebastian Vettel ( That is, if Toro Rosso still lets him race after his harakiri in the Japanese GP

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paras211 · 1st October 2007, 15:21

alonso and lewis having lunch at your place on raceday??

merve_extreme · 1st October 2007, 16:07

i think China will be more of a Ferrari track,they can win if they dont mess up,which they have made a habit of lately.

MaserQ · 1st October 2007, 16:10

Hamilton is on match point. Only miracles and Alonso's rage can stop him now. Havent seen a more eventful race in ages. If only Ferrari had gone in with full wets in the first place.

Heikki was brilliant, so was Kimi. When the going gets tough, the Finns get going!

GTO · 1st October 2007, 16:48

Hamilton drove consistently; thats really what won him the race. No mistakes. The real turning point was the 1st pitstop (mclarens). Before the pits, Hamilton and Fonso were equal in pace....with a 1.5 - 3 second gap being maintained. However, post pits, Fonso was 4 cars behind.

Considering his attitude from the recent times, I was happy to see Fonso retire.

RacingForIndia · 1st October 2007, 17:23

Hamilton drove a brilliant race, but messed up his win by saying that he dosent want Alonso to be at McLaren next year.
All these remarkes are only helping Alonso look good.

RacingForIndia · 1st October 2007, 17:27

1. Kimi
2. Massa
3. Alonso

I dont know if Alonso can dig deep and be victorious at Sepang, but I think the way the other bolke in McLaren is crying, even after winning a race, makes me feel like rooting for Alonso.

thefreak · 1st October 2007, 17:32

1. Kimi
2. Massa
3. Alonso

I guess the championship is now Hamiltons to lose. He pretty much has it under wraps and just needs a cool head. Can reflect on his ability to get to podiums against other guys who will be giving it their all. Hence 4th place for Hamilton.

thefreak · 1st October 2007, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by paras211

alonso and lewis having lunch at your place on raceday??

I am sorry if I offend someone but still

at this!

jaganm · 1st October 2007, 18:21

If it's dry
1. Kimi
2. Massa
3. Alonso

It's a track with long sweeping corners which should suit the Ferrari. I think Lewis will settle for 4th as that should be enough to make him world champion.

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30th September 2007, 12:24	#2251
fash_1 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: B'lore / Trichy Posts: 230 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	The best part of the race was Massa taking on Kubica. Loved the way they were going mad at each other!
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30th September 2007, 12:42	#2252
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I think Kimi drove a fabolous race, nothing spectacular from Hamilton, he had to drive alone with not much traffic to contend, but the way kimi drove Nice move by Massa on the last lap.
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30th September 2007, 12:43	#2253
Hellcat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 222 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Awesome race! Great driving from Kimi, Hamilton and Massa.
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30th September 2007, 13:05	#2254
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 553 Thanked: 106 Times	Massa and Kubica's showdown was like street racing ! Brilliant drive by Hamilton!
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1st October 2007, 08:09	#2255
Zensible BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chennai/Chicago Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	Hamilton did drive a great race. His pace was unbelievable considering the weather. But, Raikkonen was unbelievable coming in from all the way back, after the tyre fiasco, to clinch 3rd. Kovaleinen did a splendid job keeping Raikkonen behind him. And Massa, that was some of the best driving that I've seen in F1 ever! Let's see how Alonso handles the next 2 races. Will he take Hamilton out if an opportunity presents itself during the race?
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1st October 2007, 08:13	#2256
Zensible BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chennai/Chicago Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	Prediction: Chinese GP 2007 1st place : Kimi Raikkonen 2nd place : Robert Kubica 3rd place : Sebastian Vettel ( That is, if Toro Rosso still lets him race after his harakiri in the Japanese GP )
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1st October 2007, 15:21	#2257
paras211 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 646 Thanked: 108 Times View My Garage	alonso and lewis having lunch at your place on raceday??
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1st October 2007, 16:07	#2258
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	i think China will be more of a Ferrari track,they can win if they dont mess up,which they have made a habit of lately.
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1st October 2007, 16:10	#2259
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Hamilton is on match point. Only miracles and Alonso's rage can stop him now. Havent seen a more eventful race in ages. If only Ferrari had gone in with full wets in the first place. Heikki was brilliant, so was Kimi. When the going gets tough, the Finns get going!
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1st October 2007, 16:48	#2260
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	Hamilton drove consistently; thats really what won him the race. No mistakes. The real turning point was the 1st pitstop (mclarens). Before the pits, Hamilton and Fonso were equal in pace....with a 1.5 - 3 second gap being maintained. However, post pits, Fonso was 4 cars behind. Considering his attitude from the recent times, I was happy to see Fonso retire.
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1st October 2007, 17:23	#2261
RacingForIndia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 482 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Hamilton drove a brilliant race, but messed up his win by saying that he dosent want Alonso to be at McLaren next year. All these remarkes are only helping Alonso look good.
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1st October 2007, 17:27	#2262
RacingForIndia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 482 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	1. Kimi 2. Massa 3. Alonso I dont know if Alonso can dig deep and be victorious at Sepang, but I think the way the other bolke in McLaren is crying, even after winning a race, makes me feel like rooting for Alonso.
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1st October 2007, 17:32	#2263
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 7 Times	1. Kimi 2. Massa 3. Alonso I guess the championship is now Hamiltons to lose. He pretty much has it under wraps and just needs a cool head. Can reflect on his ability to get to podiums against other guys who will be giving it their all. Hence 4th place for Hamilton.
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1st October 2007, 18:21	#2265
jaganm BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 372 Thanked: 428 Times	If it's dry 1. Kimi 2. Massa 3. Alonso It's a track with long sweeping corners which should suit the Ferrari. I think Lewis will settle for 4th as that should be enough to make him world champion.
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