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21 May 2005, 20:39 (Ref:1306346)
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Ecclestone: Schumacher can Still Win WC
Is this bloke watching the same F1 as the rest of us?
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes Michael Schumacher can still win his eighth world title this year despite his worst start to a Championship. "Schumacher can win the title, there are still 140 points at stake, he can do it and obviously I don't think he can be considered old.  Read on the Autosport site. |
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21 May 2005, 21:03 (Ref:1306357)
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He's right though and stranger things have happened. Once Schumacher hits his stride he's very difficult to count out.
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21 May 2005, 21:13 (Ref:1306363)
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Bernie is right though, if that car comes together, and remember Michael at Imola he can be unstoppable. Dangerous to ever count out the "Master"
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21 May 2005, 22:08 (Ref:1306394)
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I think the points situation at the moment quite literally counts out the Master. It's going to be rather difficult for Ferrari to overcome their tyre woes and stage a significant retaliation.
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21 May 2005, 22:14 (Ref:1306398)
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In Schumi's wildest dream, maybe!
Isn't Ecc counting the other drivers...!? He can get better... but so can the other drivers. |
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21 May 2005, 22:58 (Ref:1306424)
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It only needs an improvement from Bridgestone, a mysterious rule re-interpretation to block the current Michelin tyres, or a couple of non-finishes from Fernando coupled with a few good results for Michael to close the gap down. It's not likely, but it is mathematically possible.
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21 May 2005, 23:08 (Ref:1306426)
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Alonso probably won't continue to win 60% of the races this year. MS is only 34 behind Alonso and 7 behind Kimi, so it is very possible.
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21 May 2005, 23:22 (Ref:1306431)
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Was bernie talking about Michael or Schumi Lite?
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21 May 2005, 23:25 (Ref:1306433)
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Clearly Bernie's saying this to keep interest among any of the casual fans who support Schumacher.
He doesn't really mean it. |
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21 May 2005, 23:34 (Ref:1306437)
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Casual fans who supp....??
Ah, you must mean the gloryhunters.
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22 May 2005, 01:29 (Ref:1306472)
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Fact is the Renault isn't bulletproof and neither is the McLaren. It's not exactly a long shot to think Schumacher can catch up with Fernando and Kimi at some point in the season as it's only a matter of time before Ferrari start getting wins again. |
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22 May 2005, 01:37 (Ref:1306475)
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As was mentioned in another motorsport category forum on here, at the start of every race, Mr Schumacher has as much chance as any of the other 19 (or 17
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22 May 2005, 02:47 (Ref:1306486)
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I don't see the big deal - he said he CAN win the championship, not that he will!
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22 May 2005, 04:33 (Ref:1306496)
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I think its unlikey he will win, but I would never bet my hard earned money against him. I've seen Michael do some pretty amazing things in the past, so you just never know.
If he already had the pace of the front cars for the rest of the season I would put money on him, but looking at the latest times thats not gonna happen. |
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22 May 2005, 08:04 (Ref:1306547)
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He is right he can win. Is it so hard to actually understand what he is saying? He is saying Schumacher being the oldest driver isn't an issue. It is also obviously in response to a question "Can Schumacher still win" or similar. If he'd said "no". Then the headline would be "Ecclestone writes of Schumi" and then we couls all complain that there is a chance Briedstone and Ferrari could turn it around.
Perhaps I should change the title of the thread to "Pete slams Bernie" would that fully reflect the thread To be fair to Bernie his predictions are normally spot on. For races, for championships. However understand that this isn't a prediction. On whether this can happen, I agree with Wrex. Yes it can. However it is unlikely. |
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22 May 2005, 08:28 (Ref:1306567)
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Yes, I agree with Bernie; it's possible. I also agree with Wrex and Adam; it's unlikely.
I think that Michael is still the best of the current crop of F1 drivers, although there now really are some challegers to that title. However, I really hope he does not win this year's WDC since it would be good for F1 if another driver won for a change. I, personally, would like to see Alonso take it although that probably means Kimi will! Mind you, it would be one hell of an achievement if MS did retain his title this year - surely his ultimate crowning glory! |
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22 May 2005, 09:27 (Ref:1306609)
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22 May 2005, 09:39 (Ref:1306620)
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It's difficult to imagine Schumacher recovering from such a huge points deficit, but if we get to see a few more riveting battles between him and the two young guns (Raikkonnen & Alonso) then 2005 could well be the most entertaining season in years.
I personally hope that the F2005 improves to the degree that such an eventuality becomes possible. |
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22 May 2005, 21:22 (Ref:1307526)
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I can't see Michael overcoming the deficit. But the Raikkonen v Alonso battle should really be something special.
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