The best part about the Ferrari team orders debacle was the post race conference. Massa tried to dodge the issue acting like it was a legitimate pass, but Kimi was just honest about the whole thing. I found it all quite humorous. But I totally agree with what Kimi said. Even if the rule is in play (which is quite a lame rule) the driver's still have a general understanding of what is best for the team and are most likely going to drive with that in mind.

Overall a good race, wish it had rained a little though.

-Bill@WORKS

 

I thought it was one of the better races of the season. There was plenty of action and alot of passing. just my opinion.

 

I was too busy racing both Saturday and Sunday on what is possibly going to be the SCCA Solo Nationals site for 2009 Didn't get to watch most of the stuff until late Sunday on the DVR ...

Haha ... I was laughing really hard during the post race conference. I was expecting Kimi to make up a little fib, eg: "Yea ... I was having some engine trouble ... or something ... that seemed to go away after a while" But he was straight up about the entire deal

I too wished it had rained a little towards the end. It would be fun to watch entire race go topsy turvey in the ending minutes.

For the most part the race wasn't that exciting ... The most exciting part of the race for me was the drag race between Alonso and Heikki on the long straight going into the tight hair pin turn. Those cars were neck in neck all the way down ... who knew a drag race would be that much fun.

 

I wanted to see a little rain as well, it really changes the complexity of the entire race. That's the way China has been the last couple of years. 06 w/Schumi and Alonso going at it, and in 07' when Lewi stayed out too long killing his tires causing him to go off.

This years race was a snoozer...

 

Most races have been less than stellar this season when one person wins by a monster margin and there aren't any major crashes. But what is this Nascar??? I hope the great equalizer is present in Brazil. It'll never happen, but if it did that'd be awesome. One can only hope for a clean, fair, and exciting race.

 

Rain is in the forecast for this weekend !! Should be good!! What are the predictions gentelmen?

 

Chaos!


That, and Kimi will take out Hamilton on the first lap to ensure Massa wins the championship and Ferrari wins the Manufacturer title.

 

^ Thats funny, that was the first image that hit my mind when I read the post above you! Plus Massa, after spinning a couple times, only finishes well enough to win by 1 point!

Rick

 

The stewards will black flag everyone else repeatedly to ensure Massa wins.

 

That's the consensus on d@mn near every forum. Either Kimi or Alonso will take Lewis out early. If it rains, that gives Lewis an advantage. He is extremely gifted in the rain and also, he won't have to work his (2nd race) engine as hard. Non the less, it should be an awesome weekend. I don't want to predict anything. I just want a good, clean, exciting race. May the best driver and team win. MM all the way.

 

Yeah, it's sad, but I can see it happening. The rain would benefit Hamilton, especially if qualifying is in the rain. He could very easily end up with several drivers between him and Kimi, Massa, and Alonso (though Alonso is also very good in the rain). Neither Ferrari driver has demonstrated competence in the rain.

I also hope Force India gets a point or two to make up for Kimi wrecking Adrian Sutil at Monaco.

 

I don't think Kimi will take him out... Something else will happen though, he'll be racing someone he doesn't need too and it will go south. He should win it... but look at last year, problems with the car... it's gonna be good.

I can't wait for friday practice to start!

 

I'd probably start from the pits if I wasn't on the pole.

 

that would great... just to see if he could do it.

Probably could in Brazil, look how much ground Schumi made up in 06'.

 

Well, if it's raining, you'd have to assume 3-4 cars will be DNFed in the first lap alone. He only needs 5th place assuming Massa wins. Go heavy fuel with 1 pit strategy.