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« on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 14:10:03 » |
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I can' t believe I just saw what I just saw.
Alonso backed Hamilton up in the pits meaning Hamilton missed his last flying lap and possible pole position (probable given he looks lighter than Alonso).
It looked very much as if it was Alonso's own idea. The mechanics were 'ready' and the lollipop was up for several seconds (5 or more) before he cleared allowing Hamilton to pit.
If there was an 'order' to Alonso, it certainly wasn't part of Ron Denis plan as evident by his immediate reaction!
To snafu your team mate is THE cardinal F1 sin, even if it isn't technically against the rules.
All adds up to again showing that Alonso is not the 'talent' he is portrayed to be.
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« Reply #1 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 14:12:47 » |
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snafu :?
Agree though, total arsewipe. the sort of thing a certairn M.shoe-maker used to do.....
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« Reply #2 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 14:21:39 » |
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Saw that earlier, surely a few crossed words will follow. Cheeky fucker.
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« Reply #3 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 14:21:49 » |
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Typical. Alonso is using every trick in the book to try get back the lead in the championship. Hopefully Mclaren will be pissed off and give priority to Hamilton
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« Reply #4 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 14:37:19 » |
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The body language of Lewis at the press conference said everything.
Alonso has in effect paid the ultimate compliment to Hamilton - 'if I can't beat you on the track then...'
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« Reply #5 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 16:30:45 » |
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I didn't see the incident, but it sounds as though Alonso's move is somewhat Michael Schumacher-esque. Unfortunately, whether we like it or not, "professionalism" is prevalent in many of todays modern sports as competitors try every last trick to get that elusive edge. Technically speaking, what Alonso has done is not outside the rules, and therefore can only be deemed fair. Kudos to him for thinking up such a cunning tactic. Part of Schumacher's brilliance was being able to think outside "the box". E.g.: Silverstone, when he completed a stop-go penalty on the final lap therefore minimising the time lost driving through the pits...
Having said that, I hate the Spanish prick and I hope Hamilton nails him into the first corner tomorrow... :evil:
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« Reply #6 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 17:07:36 » |
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116) b) If, in the opinion of the stewards, a driver deliberately stops on the circuit or impedes another driver in any way during the qualifying practice session his times will be cancelled . In this case, a team will not be able to appeal against the steward's decision.
The stewards are apparently looking at it, but I wouldn't expect action http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/61353 |
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« Reply #7 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 17:12:12 » |
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« Reply #8 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 18:20:48 » |
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116) b) If, in the opinion of the stewards, a driver deliberately stops on the circuit or impedes another driver in any way during the qualifying practice session his times will be cancelled . In this case, a team will not be able to appeal against the steward's decision.
The stewards are apparently looking at it, but I wouldn't expect action http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/61353If it's not against the rules there's not a lot they CAN do unfortunately! |
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« Reply #9 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 18:27:33 » |
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116) b) If, in the opinion of the stewards, a driver deliberately stops on the circuit or impedes another driver in any way during the qualifying practice session his times will be cancelled . In this case, a team will not be able to appeal against the steward's decision.
The stewards are apparently looking at it, but I wouldn't expect action http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/61353If it's not against the rules there's not a lot they CAN do unfortunately! Didn't Schumacher get penalised for supposedly parking his car last year? Wasn't it at Silverstone? |
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« Reply #11 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 22:39:01 » |
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I say fair play to him.
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« Reply #12 on: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 22:56:49 » |
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I say fair play to him. Boooo |
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« Reply #13 on: Sunday, August 5, 2007, 00:21:08 » |
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I say fair play to him. who, alonso? piss off, that was disgusting and unsporting. it was a ken bates move in a formula one world. |
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« Reply #14 on: Sunday, August 5, 2007, 00:26:48 » |
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He wasnts to win and to win at any cost, nothing wrong with that.
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