Post by schumi on Sept 3, 2007 14:24:11 GMT
Who will the Tifosi take into their hearts now that Schumacher has gone? I strongly suspect, if they're anything like me, the thought of their "God" being Raikkonen - an ex McLaren driver, and a misery to boot - will be too much to bear, though they'll no doubt be willing him on to form the latter part of a Ferrari 1-2. So, the mantle falls to Felipe to perform this weekend - a task I think he'll be well up for.
Last year Monza was won by Michael Schumacher on a track that is acknowledged as being difficult to pass on, though one that most drivers seem to like. Raikkonen, however, was the man on pole. Can he reproduce that this time around? Obviously, being a Ferrari circuit, his car is suited to the track, so I see no reason why not.
Certainly Alonso will be hoping for no repeat of last year, where he was demoted on the grid for holding up Massa during qualifying, and I expect him to be the main contender to the Ferraris. Lewis will do a steady job, as usual, but I think he's had more than enough of the media intrusion and is happy to take a more relaxed role, though I don't doubt the desire to win is still there.
Watch out for Robert Kubica - he took his maiden podium here in only his third race. He could be the one to upset the apple cart. With any luck. I'm getting sick of writing about Ferrari and McLaren, but with a distinct lack of anything else to report it's going to take something exciting to change the situation. Yes, I did just mention excitement in the context of F1. Don't expect it to happen again...
Last year Monza was won by Michael Schumacher on a track that is acknowledged as being difficult to pass on, though one that most drivers seem to like. Raikkonen, however, was the man on pole. Can he reproduce that this time around? Obviously, being a Ferrari circuit, his car is suited to the track, so I see no reason why not.
Certainly Alonso will be hoping for no repeat of last year, where he was demoted on the grid for holding up Massa during qualifying, and I expect him to be the main contender to the Ferraris. Lewis will do a steady job, as usual, but I think he's had more than enough of the media intrusion and is happy to take a more relaxed role, though I don't doubt the desire to win is still there.
Watch out for Robert Kubica - he took his maiden podium here in only his third race. He could be the one to upset the apple cart. With any luck. I'm getting sick of writing about Ferrari and McLaren, but with a distinct lack of anything else to report it's going to take something exciting to change the situation. Yes, I did just mention excitement in the context of F1. Don't expect it to happen again...
But he got out of the car unaided and he didn't hit the wall head on. Should be fine, I hope.
Raikkonen's qualifying was always going to be compromised when he has to use the spare car after his crash during third practise, but Massa has no excuse. 
, I'm happy because Button got a point and Webber finished 