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F1 News & Discussions => General F1 Discussion => Topic started by: Mike_Grimsby on July 05, 2007, 09:30:10 PM
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The man himself seems to think so. (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/60511)
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No.... Mike
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As in, no he can't? Or bad topic?
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I don't think he will win it but it is too early to say he definitely won't. People have turned round bigger deficits in shorter times.
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Hope not Mike.
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Well, prior to Magny Cours, I'd have laughed at such a suggestion. But bear in mind the McLaren performance that helped their drivers to pull away in the DWC battle. At France the new and improved Ferrari seemed to be back on the pace once more. And with nine races to go??
I'm with Steven Roy, whilst I consider it unlikely, its too early to dismiss the claims of the Finn outright.
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I think we will have a clearer picture after Silverstone.
Mc Laren's strategy in France was appauling. Ron D himself said that Macca flattered Ferrari in France.
If Ferrari are really as good as that then they will repeat the performance at Silverstone. Then Macca should start worrying, but not before.
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Remember last year,everyone thought Michael was out
of it.If he had'nt had that engine failure in Japan and
cut tire in Brasil,who knows
And don't forget his stunt in Monaco
So,Kimi still has a chance in my opinion
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Of course Raikkonen can still win. Heck, if it comes to it, so could Heidfeld.
Mathematically...
>:D
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And don't forget his stunt in Monaco
How can we? :yahoo:
(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1259/ferraricarpark2uo3.jpg)
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He is fast and in a good car.
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Kimi is immensly talented and supremely quick......we all know this, what he needs is to keep his coolness and just drive....He is one of only a few on the grid that can make a great result from a car that is not quite there....only if he stays cool....everyone calls him the iceman, but I don't think it's quite true, he is rather passionate and gets caught up with his emotions.....as can be told by the mistakes he makes by pushing too hard.
If the stars align, Kimi keeps his head, Ferrari keep delivering a good car and the Mclarens have a little bit of Red Bull luck then yes Kimi is really in the hunt, miss just one of those elements and I think it will be a Mclaren Title (both WCD & WCC)
Thanks for reading my ramble guys....
Rom
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Looking at Kimi the last couple of weekends, whatever it is that Stepney is reputed to have put in his tank perhaps Jean Todt ought to put a bit more in both Ferraris.
Nando is there but Kimi is overshadowing Massa as we have all been expecting him to do all season.
Lewis seems to be having difficulty keeping the pace. He has been improving in all sectors but nowhere near enough. Hope he finds it.
Best of the rest Rosberg, ahead of the BMWs.
I don't know what Cora gave Ralf for breakfast this morning !
Liuzzi very encouraging. Speed was up there most of the session, and Davidson is fastest of the Hondas.
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The key to Ralf's dramatic increase in speed is simply due to a weight issue...... she 15 million pounds from your salary (yes I know it hasn't happened yet) and all of a sudden you are light enough to race......
Rom
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Best of the rest Rosberg, ahead of the BMWs.
It looks like a Murray Walker moment.
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Best of the rest Rosberg, ahead of the BMWs.
It looks like a Murray Walker moment.
Is that supposed to be a compliment? ;)
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Liuzzi very encouraging. Speed was up there most of the session, and Davidson is fastest of the Hondas.
Hey, Speed qualified higher than Liuzzi! And he has been quicker all weekend. If the Italian was encouraging, what does that make Scott? :D
Sometimes I swear that people have a blind spot when it comes to Speed...
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Best of the rest Rosberg, ahead of the BMWs.
It looks like a Murray Walker moment.
Is that supposed to be a compliment? ;)
I think Steven's comment is referring to the fact that Rosberg failed to get beyond Q3, let alone beat the BMWs... ;)
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He is getting there and Massa is back to his stupid mistakes. This time he stalled his car.
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C'mon now, 1 mistake in several races, hardly makes for him being accused of making stupid mistakes. It was a mistake plain and simple, if stalling on the grid is stupid then what do you call trying to drive away from your pit before your team has finished with you.....I am not attacking anyone here, I just think that we need to accept that drivers will make mistakes from time to time....and not instantly accuse a driver of being stupid, these guys, while experts, are only human after all.
Just something to consider guys.
Rom
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He did'nt stall anyway, his engine cut out, listen to pit radio
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Thanks for correcting that one Ian, plus I only just got to the news articles on the race...I just saw the article with Jean Todt saying as much too....I didn't catch that particular transmission on the telecast...
Once again Ian, thanks mate
Rom :good:
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No prob's Rom, was'nt having a pop at you anyway, no chance of that my friend.
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Yeah I know.....I just prefer things to be as perfect as possible...
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Hey ! I meant no disrespect. I heard the pit radio and that the Engine cut out and also that Ferrari were worried about it cause it could recur in a pit stop scenario. But that didn't occur and if there was an engine cut out, I think Massa would have gone to town about how he could have won like in France. Even than Massa would have probably finished ahead of Kubica that is all according to me.
I know drivers make mistakes, its just that "don't make yourself sound invincible"
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It's all good Raindancer, there is no animosity here.....I can sometimes come across a little offended. I personally (and I think some of you guys do too) don't like generalities, or getting caught up in the hysteria surrounding certain things...I look at things on an individual basis and make up my mind from there...things like that stepney thing has gone overboard and people are lining up like little lemmings and making speculations without facts....and in this case you see that the commentators were immediately critical of Massa before they had the information...
So anyways to sum up my ramble...it's all good mate, you have a valid opinion....Keep them coming...and thanks for joining us in the chat during the race
Rom
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with a little help from Bernie and the FIA Kimi
is now the favorite to win the title,especially if
points are deducted
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I wonder when Ferrari will finally win a championship on their own merits.
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They were OK for this one before Stephnygate happened ?
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Barring any McLaren penalty, imposed by the FIA, I feel that the Championship this year is still beyond either of the Ferrari drivers.
The last two races have been at circuits where this years Ferrari has worked particularly well in comparison to the McLaren. Nurburgring may see the cars a litle more evenly matched.
Autosport did a comparison, a couple of weeks ago, looking at circuit characteristics and whether Ferrari or McLaren would have a car advantage at each race. From hereon it looks to be spread evenly over the remaining races. Any giant leap forward from either in terms of car development excepted.
David