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SSL · 03-17-2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by manymercsmike

Kovaleinen was very unlucky with the SC, and what the hell happened on the main straight after he had outfoxed Alonso? Very disappointing for him.

And the new SC is stunning - you almost wish you get a look at it every race.

Mike,

If yesterday is anything to go by I think we are going to see alot of the SC!

As xvvvz posted above HK admitted that he accidentally hit the pit lane rev limited while tearing off an oil stained visor strip! How unlucky can you get?

Actually hats off to Alonso because without his quick reactions the two of them would have been in a nasty collision.

SSL · 03-17-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Teutone

My hat off to Lewis Hamilton, he drove a flawless race.
After his awesome start and drive from 15Th to 8Th, I couldn't believe the senseless self destruct mode Raikkonen went in. Almost as if he had a brain freeze after mid race.
And Massa, the less said the better.
I felt very sorry for Kubica and Bourdais, theirs was a valiant effort.
A very unusual race.

P.S. The Formula One Omni Potentates who dreamed up the no fueling permitted (time penalty) rule during safety car intervals have really not thought this through.
With multiple safety car intervals, drivers / teams shouldn't have to make a choice between either running out of fuel on the track (and creating a traffic hazard), or having to pay a 10 second penalty for taking on much needed fuel.
I don't know whether you guys agree, but to me, it doesn't make sense?

Tuetone,

I agree with all of your views. I was especially disappointed for Bourdais as he made the very most of a limited car and I think that he made full use of his Champ Car experience of safety car running. I know that to call him a rookie is a nonsense but in F1 terms he is. I thought his an excellent debut.

Also fully agree that the closure of the pit lane for refuelling whilst the safety car is deployed is also a nonsense. It does add to the drama though.

**Teutone** · 03-17-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by A&L's300SL

I just got back from it

Between Massa turning right, right of the track, at the end of the main straight at the start and Kimi, twice cocking up the braking on turn three all by himself it was a hilarious day out.

Lewis did it easy today

Bring on the rest of the 2008 season

Cool, you were able to attend the race. How much of a drive was it?
The Speed channels TV coverage here is quite good, but I miss the smells / ambiance of actually being there.
I think Robbo55 lives close to Albert Park.
Cheers

manymercsmike · 03-17-2008, 01:01 PM

SSL you're right, I didn't read through all the posts fully (was busy typing at work!!!).

I thought Alonso did a strange sort of jink prior to passing HK - assume this is where he got his slight shock at the rapidly approaching McLaren gearbox - agree it's just as well he has the reactions he does.

The safety car / no pit entry issue is a problem - when you consider the point at which Lewis pitted, he could easily have lost the race had Massa run up the side of DC a few laps earlier. Fortune favours the brave (or the mega quick at any rate). But it shouldn't benefit one driver and not another without the team making the right call to pit as a part of strategy when the SC is deployed. The way it works just now - you could have easily the best racing weekend of your life, put it on pole, stretch away in the race - only to have it all taken away from you due to el incidente that you're not a part of, by running out of fuel.

Refresh my memory - why did they change it? Too much congestion in the pit lane when SC was deployed???

And as an aside to the race - was interesting to see how well Barrichello fared in the Honda - would have been even more interesting to see how Button would have done had he not shunted at the start.

Us followers of the McMercs should also be looking warily at the blue and white roundel coming up behind us - BMW look like they're getting their act together...

**Teutone** · 03-17-2008, 07:03 PM

B.S. like this only happens when the people making the rules are driving a bloody desk.
The only analogy that comes to mind, would be a Catholic Priest giving advise on improving your sex life.

manymercsmike · 03-18-2008, 01:30 AM

Aye well they need to fix it either way, possibly the desk drivers need a word from their priests to gee them up a bit and clear their heads. Does Mr E read these forums? (he should, or somebody in FOM should)