Who is your money on for the 2006 title - Page 2

dsg · 23 Aug 2006, 03:42 (Ref:1689278)

I'm sort of hoping That German Fellow wins the title and then retires. I quite like MS but his leaving would bring a fresh interest with the likelihood of first-rate driver/team combinations and talented rookies in race wining machines.

JohnSSC · 23 Aug 2006, 10:39 (Ref:1689437)

Off topic, but how could Michael leaving generate more interest? Wouldn't that, in a sense, diminish interest because of the gazillions of fans he has may not be as interested? Further, even if he does leave, there won't be a single "talented rookie" in any race-winning seat. Whatever the shuffle is will leave only proven winners in the top-tier seats.

Opportunities for rookies will only come bottom to mid-grid.

Spritle · 23 Aug 2006, 10:40 (Ref:1689439)

It's going to be interesting.

I really don't think that the Mass Dampers, if they will return will help Renault to the extent some believe. I believe that Ferrari has progressed to this point and has the best car out there regardless.

In addition, as far as MS needing to win the remain 5 races, why do many assume FA will come in 2nd at the remaining races?

Marbot · 23 Aug 2006, 10:57 (Ref:1689445)

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Originally Posted by Spritle

It's going to be interesting.

I really don't think that the Mass Dampers, if they will return will help Renault to the extent some believe. I believe that Ferrari has progressed to this point and has the best car out there regardless.

Three tenths of a second per lap is a significant amount!

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Originally Posted by Spritle

In addition, as far as MS needing to win the remain 5 races, why do many assume FA will come in 2nd at the remaining races?

Everyone assumes that either Alonso or TGF will win the remaining races.

Alienman_69 · 23 Aug 2006, 11:23 (Ref:1689458)

My money is on Schumacher.
Ferrari and Bridgestone have the upper hand for the next 2/3 races and by then the 10 points gap wont exist anymore. Last 2 races will be to see who is mentally stronger and I think Schumacher is stronger and also a lot more experienced and that will play a key roll to giving Schumacher the title.

Marbot · 23 Aug 2006, 11:32 (Ref:1689472)

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Originally Posted by Alienman_69

My money is on Schumacher.
Ferrari and Bridgestone have the upper hand for the next 2/3 races and by then the 10 points gap wont exist anymore.

Ferrari (Bridgestone) didn't get it right at Turkey last season,whereas Michelin did.But in any event it's pretty much virgin territory for both tyre companies!

Ferrari should do well at Monza....unless of course it rains.

strider · 23 Aug 2006, 14:34 (Ref:1689653)

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Originally Posted by maltafan

I think FA and Ferrari will win the championship

When I first read this I thought maltafan had made a typo, but then I worked it out.

However, after the mass damper decision today, I'm going to say what I though the original post was meant to say.

I think the FIA and Ferrari will win the championships.

But I shall be cheering on Alonso and Renault in the hope that they can overcome the odds that have now been stacked against them.

Craig Senior · 23 Aug 2006, 15:08 (Ref:1689679)

My money is on Alonso.

Unfortunately it would appear that the FIA's money is on Schumacher.

pole2pole · 23 Aug 2006, 15:10 (Ref:1689681)

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Originally Posted by strider

When I first read this I thought maltafan had made a typo, but then I worked it out.

However, after the mass damper decision today, I'm going to say what I though the original post was meant to say.

I think the FIA and Ferrari will win the championships.

But I shall be cheering on Alonso and Renault in the hope that they can overcome the odds that have now been stacked against them.

Have to agree. After the decision to ban the mass damper system its advantage ferrari. The only glimmer of hope for renault and alonso is if michelin come up with a superb tyre. But lets remember with so many bloody rules in formula one these days all it takes is an engine change for either MS or FA and that too could destroy the championship

Rex Judicata · 23 Aug 2006, 15:28 (Ref:1689702)

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Originally Posted by martyn bott

Three tenths of a second per lap is a significant amount!

Martyn - is it claimed to have that much of an impact?

Knowlesy · 23 Aug 2006, 15:31 (Ref:1689704)

Yes.

Marbot · 23 Aug 2006, 15:52 (Ref:1689723)

My dosh is on Ferrari,but not on TGF.

Spritle · 23 Aug 2006, 19:24 (Ref:1689915)

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Originally Posted by martyn bott

Three tenths of a second per lap is a significant amount!

What happened at Indy & France, didn't they run them there?

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Originally Posted by martyn bott

Everyone assumes that either Alonso or TGF will win the remaining races.

I think either Michael or Massa will win the remaining races, and what about That Italian Fellow in the other Renault?

Rex Judicata · 23 Aug 2006, 19:32 (Ref:1689921)

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Originally Posted by Spritle

I think either Michael or Massa will win the remaining races, and what about That Italian Fellow in the other Renault?

Good observation. I think that as soon as Michael locks up this year's championship, Massa will win a race.

GeeRam · 23 Aug 2006, 20:39 (Ref:1689973)

Had MS used his brain and gone for the percentage option by settling for a sensible points score in the last race rather than the all-risk option, I would be saying he's odds on to win the WDC.

However, I think now it's a case of Alonso loosing the championship rather than MS being able to win it.

I think it will go down to the wire though......

dsg · 24 Aug 2006, 02:56 (Ref:1690076)

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Originally Posted by JohnSSC

Off topic, but how could Michael leaving generate more interest?

It would generate more interest for me.

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Originally Posted by JohnSSC

Further, even if he does leave, there won't be a single "talented rookie" in any race-winning seat. Whatever the shuffle is will leave only proven winners in the top-tier seats.

If Kimi goes to Ferrari when TGF retires it is very likely that Heikki Kovalainen will be in the second Renault and if PDR doesn’t get the seat it is likely either Gary Paffett or Lewis Hamilton would get the call.

On the other hand if you are suggesting HK, GP and LH are not talented or Renault and McLaren are not race winning cars, I have no argument.

deejay · 24 Aug 2006, 09:25 (Ref:1690197)

My money is on Michael and Ferrari at this stage.

However, we have seen Michael choke before...

Andrew2001 · 26 Aug 2006, 13:55 (Ref:1692807)

I will be picking Shoemaker, although I hope Alonso manages to keep it from him.

Down F0rce · 26 Aug 2006, 14:24 (Ref:1692824)

Schumi can be in the lead of the Championship as early as Monza. If he gets into the lead, he won't be letting it go.

safc_fan89 · 26 Aug 2006, 16:53 (Ref:1692901)

At the moment you would have to say Schumacher. It looks like being a Ferrari 1-2 tomorrow, and of course Schumacher would lead it. But considering Renault have an engine upgrade and will be striving to improve their car, it is hard to call.

Yoong Montoya · 26 Aug 2006, 18:31 (Ref:1692965)

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Originally Posted by Down F0rce

If he gets into the lead, he won't be letting it go.

2000 springs to mind

(OK, I know he managed to win that one anyway).

maltafan · 27 Aug 2006, 14:37 (Ref:1693794)

Well, with 4 and not 5 races left, Alonso increased advantage by 2 points, and Renault improved their performance on a track were Bridgetones were clear favourites.

Anyone reconsiders Alonso now?

Knowlesy · 27 Aug 2006, 14:40 (Ref:1693795)

It was pure Alonso really though. Renault were still nowhere in comparison to the Ferrari's.

But it has made the odds a little more favourable for Fernando now.

Down F0rce · 27 Aug 2006, 14:40 (Ref:1693796)

It's a completly different story now. Unless Micheal can take a seriously big bite of of Alonso's lead, then Fernando could take the title at Japan...

Rex Judicata · 27 Aug 2006, 16:09 (Ref:1693848)

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Originally Posted by safc_fan89

At the moment you would have to say Schumacher. It looks like being a Ferrari 1-2 tomorrow, and of course Schumacher would lead it. But considering Renault have an engine upgrade and will be striving to improve their car, it is hard to call.

Even with today's outcome, it's still hard to call.

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