F1 Discussions

[Rock]

OMGGGGGGG YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

FORZA FERRARI!!

LOL I can't believe Shumi is back!!! Can't wait till next race! BRING IT ON!

[Jordy]

OMGGGGGGG YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

FORZA FERRARI!!

LOL I can't believe Shumi is back!!! Can't wait till next race! BRING IT ON!

Although I'm interested by the Schumacher return to see how he compares against the rest and whether he's still got it I don't see what's so likeable about him.

The Schumacher days were boring, he'd just win races straight because his car was so much better and because he was a much better driver. There was no competitiveness at all. And when it didn't go his way he'd just drive very dirty, constantly breaking rules and sometimes getting away with it. What's so good about him?

[Rock]

Although I'm interested by the Schumacher return to see how he compares against the rest and whether he's still got it I don't see what's so likeable about him.

I like his driving style and the fact that he acheived so much and will forever live down as a great driver.

The Schumacher days were boring, he'd just win races straight because his car was so much better and because he was a much better driver. There was no competitiveness at all.

I found the Schumacher days more interesting as he dominated than I enjoyed watching Jenson Button winning over and over again.

And when it didn't go his way he'd just drive very dirty, constantly breaking rules and sometimes getting away with it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ujVU6C7VKk

These pics and the video above are from the Canadian Grand Prix 2008 when Lewis Hamilton "accidently" crashed into the back of Kimi Raikkonen inside the pits because he "clearly" did not see the red light telling him to STOP.

So, my friend, every driver plays dirty.

What's so good about him?

Oh, I don't know he is just, arguably, the greatest F1 driver of all time?

[StefanWolves]

he is the greatest driver of all time, but he is still a ***.

[CJW93]

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

That pissed me off

[Jordy]

I like his driving style and the fact that he acheived so much and will forever live down as a great driver.

I found the Schumacher days more interesting as he dominated than I enjoyed watching Jenson Button winning over and over again.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ujVU6C7VKk

These pics and the video above are from the Canadian Grand Prix 2008 when Lewis Hamilton "accidently" crashed into the back of Kimi Raikkonen inside the pits because he "clearly" did not see the red light telling him to STOP.

So, my friend, every driver plays dirty.

Oh, I don't know he is just, arguably, the greatest F1 driver of all time?

How does Lewis Hamilton cheating make Schumacher no longer a cheater? Although I do believe Hamilton can have a dirty driving style at times, I don't believe that's an example of it. A better example would be how last season he frequently swerved infront of people to prevent overtaking and almost forcing people off the track. Senna and Schumacher were both dirty drivers and Hamilton's marginal.

The Schumacher days were so boring, he'd always get pole and he'd get such a lead over the other cars that when he pitted he'd come out still first, it was ridiculously boring to watch and he'd already won the championship by the Summer. I'm not criticising him there because that's obviously a good combination of a brilliant driver and car but the races were never the less boring. And when things weren't going his way, Barrichello would just hand him over a win or he'd play dirty.

These days the championship is so much more exciting, at this stage no one knows who's going to win the championship. It has came down to the last race for the past 2 years, now that is interesting racing and why I watch it

[xxMATTGxx]

Reigning F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says it will be "an honour and a privilege" to race against seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.

The German is coming out of retirement to drive for Ferrari while Felipe Massa recovers from a crash and will return to racing at the European Grand Prix.

"He is one of the sport's greatest competitors, a legend - it'd be great to compete against him," said Hamilton.

"The whole world will be watching his return to the cockpit in Valencia."

Schumacher, 40, retired at the end of 2006 but has remained closely involved with Ferrari.

The German will now cover for his former team-mate Massa while the Brazilian recovers from the serious injuries he suffered when he crashed in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, which was won by Hamilton.

The English driver has previously spoken of his regret at never having had an opportunity to go head to head with Schumacher, but at the next grand prix, on the street circuit in Valencia, he will finally get his chance.

"It will not only be fascinating to see how he readies himself for his grand prix comeback, but also an honour and a privilege to race against him for the very first time. I wish him well," added Hamilton

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8176799.stm

[Judge Judy]

Date set for Renault appeal


A date has been set for the FIA International Court of Appeal hearing into Renault’s suspension from the European Grand Prix. It will take place in Paris on August 17, the Monday before the Valencia race, with a verdict expected the following day.

Renault were handed the punishment at last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The team were found at fault for allowing driver Fernando Alonso to leave the pits with a wheel that hadn’t been properly secured. When Alonso returned to the track, the front-right wheel eventually worked its way loose.

Budapest stewards said they believed Renault had knowingly released Alonso without one of the retaining devices for the wheel-nuts being securely in position; that being aware of this, the team had failed to take any action to prevent the car from leaving the pit lane; and that they had then failed to inform the driver of this problem or to advise him to take appropriate action given the circumstances.

If the team’s appeal fails, both the Spaniard and team mate Nelson Piquet will be forced to sit out the European meeting, which will take place on August 21-23.

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/7/9707.html
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Oh and this is information on the helmet used in F1... which basically saved Massa's life, yes?
http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2009/7/9708.html

[CJW93]

Mercedes apparently considering pulling out of F1. Who would supply Mclaren, Force India and Brawn with engines?

[StefanWolves]

Ferrari?

Williams?

Renault?