Comical moments...?

spider · 7 Jul 2008, 10:52 (Ref:2246193)

After a mildly comical Grand Prix by Massa, what pieces of driver ineptitude have made you laugh out loud over the years?

I seem to recall Jacques cracking up back in '02 or '01 when Yoong went out for Minardi at Monaco and binned it at the first corner in quali, whilst being the only guy on the track rofl:

medius · 7 Jul 2008, 10:54 (Ref:2246196)

Sato in the Jordan in Oz, over the radio:

''Take care Taku, the track is very slippery.''

''Too late, I've crashed.''

ensign14 · 7 Jul 2008, 11:12 (Ref:2246217)

Taki Inoue getting run over by a course car. Could have been tragic but somehow it seemed to sum up F1's answer to Frank Spencer.

When both Ferraris spun on the warm-up lap at Imola one year in the rain ('91?), Prost was out on the spot and Alesi lasted about two laps...there was some schadenfreude in seeing the stands empty. Simply because people who are only interested in seeing one team/person win don't deserve to be watching a GP.

Marbot · 7 Jul 2008, 11:33 (Ref:2246240)

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Originally Posted by ensign14

When both Ferraris spun on the warm-up lap at Imola one year in the rain ('91?), Prost was out on the spot and Alesi lasted about two laps...there was some schadenfreude in seeing the stands empty. Simply because people who are only interested in seeing one team/person win don't deserve to be watching a GP.

This was the year that Prost drove a "truck" was it not,so they should never have bothered turning up in the first place.

And yes,anyone that turns up to a GP to watch one team or person isn't 'getting it'.

Ralf's Girl · 7 Jul 2008, 12:17 (Ref:2246277)

Pedro de la Rosa falling in a river...not exactly inept, but certainly amusing.

Taprobane · 7 Jul 2008, 12:31 (Ref:2246291)

Judging by the crowd around me at Silverstone this weekend most people are only there to see one person!

Hendrik · 7 Jul 2008, 12:32 (Ref:2246295)

Not the drivers fault... but do you all remember Ralf Schumacher, Williams-BMW in Spa 2001? Think this was comical as well.

Alan Raine · 7 Jul 2008, 13:10 (Ref:2246325)

Several Here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC_Q5EZKTkc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCBisNZuOQg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAKGy...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29NylqLl7WQ

Not F1, but this is one of the best racing clips on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqaMSe06YYU

spider · 7 Jul 2008, 13:10 (Ref:2246327)

I seem to remember DC getting it completely wrong in Adelaide back in '95, when he came into the pit entry too fast and just slid into the pit wall, it was less than impressive...

ensign14 · 7 Jul 2008, 13:13 (Ref:2246328)

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Originally Posted by Taprobane

Judging by the crowd around me at Silverstone this weekend most people are only there to see one person!

Difference being Silverstone used to sell out when the leading British driver was 10th in the title race.

Ralf's Girl · 7 Jul 2008, 14:02 (Ref:2246359)

Quote:

Originally Posted by spider

I seem to remember DC getting it completely wrong in Adelaide back in '95, when he came into the pit entry too fast and just slid into the pit wall, it was less than impressive...

How did I forget that one?! It's Murray Walker's commentary that makes it a real classic:

"And into the pitlane...AAAARRRRGGGHHH!"

mjstallard · 7 Jul 2008, 14:02 (Ref:2246360)

Ant Davidson's comments on Massa's comical performance are pretty comical too:

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...07140736.shtml

alonso11 · 7 Jul 2008, 14:32 (Ref:2246386)

Well some big boy's talk there eh, "rubbish" and "useless" .... I wouldnt go as far as saying its comical but some tough words indeed

Besides, it was Anthony who?

The moment truly made me laugh was when De La Rosa jumped over the fence in a manner like he was the coolest guy in the world, and there was no ground at the other side, he disapeared and fell into a river

alonso11 · 7 Jul 2008, 14:39 (Ref:2246393)

Also JPM, he might not be the smartest guy ever to race in F1 but he certainly used his head .... to hit cameras with it that is

An other classic from him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQeZ4hSVGN8

mjstallard · 7 Jul 2008, 14:43 (Ref:2246397)

A few clips of things I've found amusing:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4HHUkHbgAtM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pgBCeJ4N1B8
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YOW-jngVoT4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WATB3Tw2RLE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1TxkOUnMfKw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=aRhDQ5LVeL8

alonso11 · 7 Jul 2008, 14:54 (Ref:2246407)

I still dont get why DC middle fingered MS there, he wasnt even ahead, besides if he brakes earlier he coulda gone for the inside line and who knows, pull a move that works, that one was never going to.

Super Hans · 7 Jul 2008, 15:46 (Ref:2246447)

Christian Albers driving off with the fuel hose was quite tragi-comic, especially as it spelt the end of his F1 career. And I'm sure even Lewis Hamilton will laugh at his own pitlane misdemeanour when he looks back on his career.

**Bononi** · 7 Jul 2008, 15:56 (Ref:2246461)

Mansell hitting the head while waving to the public in the top a truck... can't quite remember where it was.

**Bononi** · 7 Jul 2008, 16:11 (Ref:2246472)

The light side of F1 :

Hakkinen vs Irvine
Synchronized spinning
Nick Heidfeld
Funny moments
Vids

ensign14 · 7 Jul 2008, 16:13 (Ref:2246476)

Austria 1986, IIRC.

Deletraz going so slowly in a corner that he stalled. Australia?

In retrospect, the Spa 1998 race was deeply comical, but it could have been tragic. Schumi crashing out to give Jordan a 1-2 was profoundly amusing, but the real comedy was Ricardo Rosset - big pile-up with cars everywhere, most of those at the back desperately locking up to try to slew to a halt before getting involved, but Rosset took the Playstation approach of blasting right through the accumulated wreckage. Unfortunately he didn't have damage mode turned off.

koper · 7 Jul 2008, 20:14 (Ref:2246643)

Montoya spins on formation lap - the best was Brawn's laugh - unfortunatelly couldn't find that on youtube

I still can't stop laughing when I see these marshalls not knowing what to do - the best one is the guy who's turning the left front wheel - by the way - that commentary scream is also hilarious.

not an F1 but still funny - link

alonso11 · 7 Jul 2008, 23:24 (Ref:2246770)

Its not funny at all, but since its getting a bit of a youtube-ing thread, have you seen Kimi pushing a photographer yesterday?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJuJFy1OxA

thejester · 7 Jul 2008, 23:54 (Ref:2246782)

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Originally Posted by Ralf's Girl

How did I forget that one?! It's Murray Walker's commentary that makes it a real classic:

"And into the pitlane...AAAARRRRGGGHHH!"

I think it's John Watson, actually. On the youtube clip linked to, anyway. And, interesting comment below the clip, from DC's book, to the effect that he didn't 'lose it' as most thought, but that his engine systems mysteriously sensed an impending stall and revved the engine a the worst possible moment.

Cougar · 8 Jul 2008, 01:39 (Ref:2246813)

DC & Nipples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPlyQ9vjQGI (just after 50 seconds)

Not F1 But Murray at his best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Oga6kBf6g&NR=1

Hmm cant seem to find Murray's commentary on the Coulthard pit lane incident.

cptkablamo · 8 Jul 2008, 02:12 (Ref:2246819)

Mansell stalling it at Canada in '91 - losing a certain win on the last lap...

Senna retiring on the final lap of the British GP 3 years in a row, and correct me if I am wrong - was it the same corner all three years?

Lavaggi in 1995, Hockenheim - I think in the Minardi, the car had stopped, he was casually getting out until he realised that flames were licking his helmet...

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