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Post by Genghis on May 25, 2008 14:44:11 GMT
Genghis, I sometimes wonder which planet you live on. Are you saying Kimi did that on purpose? Because by saying you're glad he didn't get any points it sounds like it to me. As for the race, the first half was interesting, the second wasn't, but I'm always left a bit disappointed when a race doesn't go the full distance. Incidentally I think I've only seen that happen once before - possibly at Monaco again? Schumi, No, I'm not saying he did it on purpose - of course he didn't, it cost him the lead of the World Championship. But it was extremely careless and took Sutil out of the race, when Sutil was driving the race of his life. So I was glad he didn't get a point out of the race - he didn't deserve it. Force India have put in a protest. They want Kimi suspended for the next race, pointing out that's what would happen if one of their drivers accidentally took out a Ferrari. Good on them. EDIT: I never thought I'd see the day. Genghis criticising King Kimi and Schumi defending him.   |
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Post by Genghis on May 25, 2008 14:48:19 GMT
Incidentally I think I've only seen that happen once before - possibly at Monaco again? Schumi, I've got a feeling when Panis won in Monaco it was a time-shortened race. It only had four or so finishers as well. |
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Post by schumi on May 25, 2008 14:51:08 GMT
EDIT: I never thought I'd see the day. Genghis criticising King Kimi and Schumi defending him. Ah, but am I? |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2008 14:53:22 GMT
Well done, Lewis.  |
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Post by Genghis on May 25, 2008 14:54:56 GMT
EDIT: I never thought I'd see the day. Genghis criticising King Kimi and Schumi defending him. Ah, but am I? Anyway, what did you mean by your original comment? What did you mean by "Gollob-esque"?  |
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Post by schumi on May 25, 2008 14:57:59 GMT
Anyway, what did you mean by your original comment? What did you mean by "Gollob-esque"? You're just trying to get me into trouble now, aren't you? |
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Post by Genghis on May 25, 2008 15:00:50 GMT
Anyway, what did you mean by your original comment? What did you mean by "Gollob-esque"? You're just trying to get me into trouble now, aren't you? Maybe. Are you suggesting Gollob did it on purpose? I certainly hope not, because the accident wasn't even his fault. Tony Steele made the correct decision. |
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Post by schumi on May 25, 2008 15:04:45 GMT
Let's just say that Kimi had to trust to luck as to where his car ended up - it was out of his control.
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Post by Genghis on May 25, 2008 15:07:14 GMT
Let's just say that Kimi had to trust to luck as to where his car ended up - it was out of his control. Very political answer, Schumi. |
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Post by marron on May 25, 2008 18:43:37 GMT
A bit of luck for Lewis earned him the win after his team were forced to adopt the different strategy. Good win for him though in a very eventful race. Gutted for Suttil who deserved better than a Ferrari shunting into the back of him and forcing him out of the last couple of laps (how many times have we heard that where Ferrari are concerned  ) |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2008 18:55:53 GMT
Are you saying Kimi did that on purpose? Probably not, but coming off a lap behind the safety car onto a damp circuit, the onus is on the driver to exercise caution. He simply overcooked it in his eagerness to get going, but unfortunately ruined the race of another driver. |
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Post by admin on May 25, 2008 19:19:35 GMT
Force India seeking to get Raikkonen suspended for the next Grand Prix. It's more likely Sutil and Force India will get fined and suspended for getting in the way of a Ferrari.
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Post by Genghis on May 25, 2008 19:22:39 GMT
Force India seeking to get Raikkonen suspended for the next Grand Prix. Yes, I'd already mentioned that. Do try to keep up old boy. |
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Post by marron on May 25, 2008 20:16:42 GMT
Force India seeking to get Raikkonen suspended for the next Grand Prix. It's more likely Sutil and Force India will get fined and suspended for getting in the way of a Ferrari. Although i agree that something should be done about the way Raikonnen went into the back of him, i doubt the governing body will do anything.....probably citing 'wet track conditions' as the reason they bottle out of doing anything. If it was the other way round, Force India would be penalised. They should have shown a shot of Schumacher after Raikonnen's move, something he would do and get away with. |
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Post by Genghis on May 26, 2008 8:08:27 GMT
From Planet F1:
RAIKKONEN ESCAPES PENALTY
Kimi Raikkonen won't be penalised for his crash with Adrian Sutil despite Force India calling for the World Champ to be banned.
Raikkonen put Sutil out of a promising fourth place when the Ferrari driver lost control under braking and hit the back of the Force India car.
It was a disappointing end to the grand prix for the backmarker team who immediately called for the the Monaco GP race stewards to ban Raikkonen.
"Raikkonen always looked like doing stupid and in the end he did," tech director Mike Gascoyne said.
"If that was the other way around, and it was a little Force India driver hitting the World Champion, then he would be facing a one- or two-race ban. We've asked the stewards to take a look and act accordingly."
However, after reviewing the accident the stewards deemed that no action was necessary.
"The Stewards after hearing the explanation of both the Competitors representatives and the drivers decided that the incident requires no further action," they said in a statement.
What a load of bollocks. Raikkonen escapes without penalty for an extremely careless piece of driving, which broke the hearts of the poor Force India team.
Could be interesting when Raikkonen comes up to lap Sutil in future races. Will Sutil let him past, and will the stewards then decide to take any action?
It again shows how biased F1 is towards the Ferrari team and its drivers. Remember how quickly the authorities were to put the McLaren boys 5 places back on the grid earlier in the season. How can Raikkonen escape without penalty?
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