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21 Jul 2003, 12:35 (Ref:667060) | #1 | ||
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Schumacher Unprofessional, says Gasgoyne
Just reading through www.autosport.com and came across this.....
Renault technical director Mike Gascoyne accused Michael Schumacher of being unprofessional after the world champion put Fernando Alonso onto the grass at the end of Hangar Straight on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix. Gascoyne was highly impressed with the standard of driving throughout a race where overtaking was a striking feature, but was disgusted by Schumacher's move. "I thought there was some great racing and some very professional driving," he said. "The only unprofessional bit was Michael putting Fernando on the grass on the first lap, which I thought was disgraceful. Fernando was alongside him but Michael just kept going, didn't give him any room and put him on the grass at 185mph, which is probably a little dangerous... Having just watched the beginning of the race again, it looked to me as a defensive manoeurve and fair and square. Last edited by Mr V; 21 Jul 2003 at 12:35. |
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I'd really have to see it again to offer a considered opinion, but I didn't see much wrong when I saw it live. Unless I'm mistaken, drivers are allowed to defend their position by moving once and holding their line, and if that puts a challenger on the grass that's his problem, whether at 40mph or 180mph.
Of course, Gasgoyne's no wider of the mark than Brawn was at the 'Ring when he complained about JPM's move on Michael... Last edited by garcon; 21 Jul 2003 at 12:44. |
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Agreed Mrv. It all depends on what side of the fence your sitting on.
I thought it was ballsy of Alonso to try, and I really hope he continues to try moves like that! Good on him. But at the end of the day Michael moved to cover his line, and had Alonso backed out of the attempt, it would have been just another failed move. Storm in a teacup. Another thing to consider, is after Michael had Monty's super move out on him at Nurbugring, I think he will re-enforce his position more strongly in future. I said at the time, the next time JPM (or anyone else) tries that he will give them a driving lesson. Better to be less forgiving and risk a crash that let all the new kids think your a pushover. |
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First impressions here were not that he was 'defending' but he was 'weaving' - okay he only moved across once but it was so violent that it gave Alonso no choice but take to the grass to avoid a collision. Now a driver would get disqualified from a touring car race for a move like that... but in F1... nothing!
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Ah, the old one move 'rule'.
Generally, what happens if you wait till the challenger is partially alongside before you do it? Only one move so it must be OK? That is why this 'rule' is not to be taken as gospel. Fair racing generally follows something like the one move, but if you leave the one move too late then it is far more dangerous and unsporting than two moves cna be. On the plus side. Overall the racing at Silverstone was very far and fantastic. I didn't know they had it in them! It seems this lot can race when the mood takes ( ). Last edited by Adam43; 21 Jul 2003 at 12:53. |
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'One move' is supposed to be about defending the line, which kind of presumes your challenger is still behind you. One move into your challenger when he's alongside rather falls into the category of 'deliberate contact', which is worth a black flag (or should be) in any code beyond banger racing...
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So there it is, TGF's was practicing for his impending move to BRISCA.......
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Ok, i bite, what the hells BRISCA ???
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21 Jul 2003, 13:09 (Ref:667101) | #9 | |
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Stock cars... run on short ovals usually and contact IS allowed. Michale would feel at home.
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Maybe a NASCAR ferrari for his retirement !
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Pity he didn't do that to Ralf again instead.
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You want to talk about questionable moves, how about Jacque$ chop (almost) on Button?
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Did he hit him? No! No problem then!!
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21 Jul 2003, 14:44 (Ref:667210) | #14 | ||
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Nice one ! "Hold your horses Button, I'm the boss !"
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21 Jul 2003, 14:58 (Ref:667222) | #15 | |
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Back to the thread:
Alonso was trying to pass. TGF 'said' "no way past here pal" which is totally unacceptable. |
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Yep should have waved him by and handed him a one of his WDC crowns.
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21 Jul 2003, 15:04 (Ref:667233) | #17 | ||
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Absolutely. So rude to hog the outside lane like that, Alonso clearly had his indicator on and had flashed the German a couple of times. Then to move out like that - poor Alonso nearly hit the central reservation! It's no wonder there's so many terrible accidents on the autobahns these days...
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Alonso wasn't trying to pass, he was passing. He was practically alongside when TGF decided to go exit stage right. That might work at a chicane, but at the end of a 190mph+ straight it is downright reckless. Michael has always used the "One move" rule to justify some his more controversial manouveres. The sooner it's scrapped or revised the better.
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no way - he just chopped him miles before the corner - not racing at all...
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Careful what you wish for, Wrexxy...
BTW, I'm with Craig, it looked like weaving to me. Fred, (as David Hobbes calls him) was alongside and had a good run into Stowe, on the inside. It could have been a mess. Besides, didn't Schuey realize this was the guy who was rumoured to have Brake tested DC and ignored yellow flags in Brazil? Its risky to play chicken with children who have no fear. |
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Apart from that, pretty fair racing I thought. JV's move on Button looked a bit desperate, but Button beat him anyway! |
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Shall we go back to processional racing then?
As someone else mentioned, it was no more dangerious or risky than JPM's move on MS 2 races back. He did'nt really leave him much room, and Michael had the choice of hitting JPM or going over the curve (resulting in a spin). Now dont get me wrong, I thought JPM's move, like Michaels, was tough, but fair. With such little passing nowadays, I do wonder what the fans really want. If the drivers (through fear of penalty) stopp making passing attempts, or move over every time someone does, I dont want to watch anymore. As for some bias here, I wonder, put JPM, JV, Kim (or whoever your fav is) in MS's position, and swap Alonso for Michael. Would your post (and view) still read the same? |
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As i thought that Michaels move was fair then i'd have to say that my view would still be the same.
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Schumacher is without a shadow of a doubt, the most unprofessional F1 driver in the sport's 50 year long history.
He can't drive even if his life depended upon it, his development skills are practically non existant, and the "major achievement" of bringing Ferrari back to the top, well, let's just say he got lucky. On topic, it's just a case of sour grapes like with Brawn a couple races back. |
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(you were joking, right??? :confused: ) Last edited by garcon; 21 Jul 2003 at 15:47. |
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