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6 Apr 2003, 19:00 (Ref:560292) | #1 | ||
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What a great race!
Not counting the bad accident of course but what great racing entertainment! A good mixed grid, no Ferarris dominating, an interesting and controversial ending, and great racing overall, specially by Raikkonen! Well done that man, now all he needs is some public speaking training........
Best race in a long time entertainmentwise! |
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6 Apr 2003, 19:01 (Ref:560297) | #2 | ||
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Yeah it was fun...but I was really hoping for a restart Villeneuve could have been on the podium!!!
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Doesn't it seem sad that drivers like Fisichella, Coultard, Barrichello, and Ralf all have secure seats in F1, despite having had race winning cars for many more seasons than Jacques, yet failing to chalk up as many wins as he (let alone a WDC) that it is Jacques who doesn't have a drive in F1??? Sad indeed. |
6 Apr 2003, 19:07 (Ref:560311) | #3 | |
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6 Apr 2003, 19:08 (Ref:560314) | #4 | |
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How was JV doing?
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6 Apr 2003, 19:09 (Ref:560317) | #5 | ||
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Great race. If this keeps up, I'll be an F1 fan again.
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6 Apr 2003, 19:16 (Ref:560347) | #6 | ||
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Alonso's accident was entirely his own fault. He was obviously fully committed, but under yellows, which is against the rules. Still, he's young, he'll learn, I'm sure he's ok.
Barrichello should resign from Ferrari forthwith. I don't admire him or respect him for being there so long, but if he doesn't realise now that there is absolutely no point, absolutely no point whatsoever in his being there, then he's a bigger fall guy than even I take him for. As Irvine once said, the only reason Barrichello is driving a Ferrari is because the rules state that each team must run two cars. The second driver will always recieve second division euipment at Ferrari. Personally, I don't know how or why he gets out of bed in the mornings. Bloody great race, though, and what a season so far! |
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6 Apr 2003, 19:17 (Ref:560353) | #7 | ||
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I feel that Ferarri have an "engine destruct" button that they press whenever Rubino is doing well.....just to stop him ever getting more points than Michael??
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6 Apr 2003, 19:18 (Ref:560356) | #8 | ||
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F1 has become a great series today. again.
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6 Apr 2003, 19:18 (Ref:560357) | #9 | ||
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3 huge accidents.... several more accidents.. I guess that's what makes great races.
I think the safety car periods had quite a bit to do with it as well, which is why I always wonder why F1 fans complain of the caution periods in North American racing, yet quite enjoy them when they happen in F1. |
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6 Apr 2003, 19:19 (Ref:560364) | #10 | |
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You just knew RB would break down though....
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6 Apr 2003, 19:22 (Ref:560376) | #11 | ||
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Yes it was a very exciting race indeed ! The marshals at turn 3 had a busy time !
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6 Apr 2003, 19:22 (Ref:560377) | #12 | ||
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That drainage of the track in turn 3 is rubbish. How can the FIA license this track?
CART had a similar problem with Road America a couple of years ago, with rivers streaming down from the top of a hill and across the tarmac. There were similarly frightening accidents in that race. These cars simply cannot stay on the road in those conditions. |
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Yeah I remember that Road America race, though the US marshalls had the forsight and brains to dig a big trench to let the water gather just before the race started.
I was saying to my Dad, "why don't they dig a trench to drain the water?" |
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Now that, to me, is something to celebrate. Oh, and I thought the SC periods, while necessary, did put the kybosh on some fascinating charges. There was more than one occasion when Martin and James commented on someone taking chunks of time out of the leaders, only for another appearance by the Mercedes. Suzy and I were debating at one point whether the safety car was on a one-stopper or a two-stopper. |
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A torrential afternoon practice session in Watkins Glen saw Villeneuve out-qualify everyone. By 11 seconds.Scheckter stated: "I scared myself rigid that day, I thought I had to be quickest. Then I saw Gilles's time and - I still don't really understand how it was possible. Eleven seconds !" |
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I agree, F1 is back.
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6 Apr 2003, 19:55 (Ref:560498) | #21 | ||
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Terrific race! Tons of passing and the cars were equalized. Best race ever? (atleast of modern times)
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Nice, I was waiting for someone to mention the Indy 500. Very similar circumstances!
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6 Apr 2003, 20:05 (Ref:560523) | #24 | ||
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The drivers who scored points will receive half of them? If not, why? What is the rule for half-scoring?
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