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Old 22-05-2005, 02:01 PM
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Default so are the schmacher days over then???

well its been all change this season in F1 its no longer a Ferrari walkover as it has been in recent years.

so is this the end of his dominace or will he come back when Ferrari start getting there act together

what do ya think?
Old 22-05-2005, 02:03 PM
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well the rules have even'd out the chances a bit ay,,,,

but he still set fastest lap today???

so there is still no reason why he cant
Old 22-05-2005, 02:10 PM
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that the new rules for ya ,go on the raikkonen
Old 22-05-2005, 02:16 PM
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I think the new rule have made it harder for ferarri and bridgestone to cheat for him . He now looks like what he's always been..a very good driver driving alongside some other very good drivers....
Old 22-05-2005, 02:16 PM
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Monaco is a pointless race and doesn't show the performance of the cars or drivers

Just 78 laps of borring procession

2 Overtakes in an entire race, woopdedoo
Old 22-05-2005, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Ratty

2 Overtakes in an entire race, woopdedoo

I saw personally at least 9 cars ovcertaking another in a racing situation and I only saw the last half...

WAKE UP AND WATCH PROPERLY!
Old 22-05-2005, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
Originally Posted by Ratty

2 Overtakes in an entire race, woopdedoo

I saw personally at least 9 cars ovcertaking another in a racing situation and I only saw the last half...

WAKE UP AND WATCH PROPERLY!
1 move followed by everyone else, once your offline in F1 you cant do a thing about it

Borring as normal

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Old 22-05-2005, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ratty
Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
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2 Overtakes in an entire race, woopdedoo

I saw personally at least 9 cars ovcertaking another in a racing situation and I only saw the last half...

WAKE UP AND WATCH PROPERLY!
1 move followed by everyone else, once your offline in F1 you cant do a thing about it

Borring as normal
do us a favour then mate, don't watch the next race then moan like a old twat about it after.
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what about trulli's move on the hairpin, thats as good a move as you'll see.......

just a shame his car was fucked
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that was the second overtaking

but monaco is the event about glamor ect, thats not really a race as such as its a shite circuit in the wet as most cars dont finish

its just a excuse for am piss up and chill in ya big boat
Old 22-05-2005, 03:51 PM
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I thought it was a cracking race!!!! F1 has been far more intresting this season


AS for Shucys rain being over? i wouldnt count him out just yet
Old 22-05-2005, 03:52 PM
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To answer the original question, never count out m schumacher Still though its a nice change to see other drivers winning. Just think the last champion other than schumacher was hakkinen in 1999, last century!!!!!
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Originally Posted by edd
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
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2 Overtakes in an entire race, woopdedoo

I saw personally at least 9 cars ovcertaking another in a racing situation and I only saw the last half...

WAKE UP AND WATCH PROPERLY!
1 move followed by everyone else, once your offline in F1 you cant do a thing about it

Borring as normal
do us a favour then mate, don't watch the next race then moan like a old twat about it after.
Or complain till they sort it out

All this shite about no more processions this year or Schuey winning everything, has just been replaced by a Renault winning all the time till today, but as stated earlier Monaco is a pointless race and always provides upsets hell even that useless Scott has won it

Even Webbers overtake was nothing more than a desperate dive (due to frustration) up the inside and hope it pays off, last race schuey cains the arse of everyone and then cant pass anyone till they fall off the track, the whole point of racing is too race not scream up behind someone and sit there
Old 22-05-2005, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
what about trulli's move on the hairpin, thats as good a move as you'll see.......

just a shame his car was fucked
Driving up the sidewalk

Heidfeld overtaking Alonso was much nicer.
Old 22-05-2005, 04:35 PM
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Ratty get on fia.com and moan thats what i did
Old 22-05-2005, 04:50 PM
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For all those with a short memory how exciting was it when Mansell caught up to the back of Senna and virtually drove over the back of hios car trying to get past.

Some of the most breathtaking action in F1 ever......

Monaco isnt all about overtaking, it's a test of nerve skill and concentration...

If all 17 races were overtaking fests on faceless circuits with little character or history then there would be a lot less than 17 races and no TV deal because it would really be as boring as shite.......

If you want to see some clueless twats try and overtake each other at every corner no matter how inopportune try watching Formula Ford races ( no offence intented to the young FF racers )
Old 22-05-2005, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ratty
Even Webbers overtake was nothing more than a desperate dive (due to frustration) up the inside and hope it pays off, last race schuey cains the arse of everyone and then cant pass anyone till they fall off the track, the whole point of racing is too race not scream up behind someone and sit there
True, but it was fucking entertain to watch
Old 22-05-2005, 06:28 PM
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I personally think that Monaco is 1 of the best circuits and look forward to it every year.......

I mean if you are 10mm off line you're history, just look at Ralph he turned in early due to understeer this time no understeer and blam into the wall....... every other circuit you get away with mistakes but Monaco you have to be 100% or your off and not coming back.
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IMHO they ought to bring back slick tyres, and 1/4 the downforce they are allowed to run, then you would see LOTS more overtaking as staying out of the "dirty" air behind other cars on fast bends wouldn't be such a critical issue, and pitstops should be stopped as well, as most teams rely on strategy rarther than driver and car performance and do all thier overtaking in the pits.
That way you would have 26 800BHP go-karts battling for 70 laps, with no crap pitlane overtaking
besides, WRC and superbikes are much better to watch anyway
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shuey,is a good driver in an exceptional car,well it was.He knows how to set a car up,he now has a shit car that cant be set up perfect.Never liked the commentrys in the past saying "oh this driver is class"no he isnt,class is Valentino Rossi,whatever bike he wins,simple.I dont watch formula 1 any longer and imo before too long it will be pulled from TV.
Old 22-05-2005, 10:36 PM
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Shuey got his arse kicke at the champions tornament a few weeks back to a driver I have never heard of

And he was driving a 360

So my oppinion of him has gone right down.
Old 22-05-2005, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RWD_cossie_wil
IMHO they ought to bring back slick tyres, and 1/4 the downforce they are allowed to run, then you would see LOTS more overtaking as staying out of the "dirty" air behind other cars on fast bends wouldn't be such a critical issue, and pitstops should be stopped as well, as most teams rely on strategy rarther than driver and car performance and do all thier overtaking in the pits.
That way you would have 26 800BHP go-karts battling for 70 laps, with no crap pitlane overtaking
besides, WRC and superbikes are much better to watch anyway
dude untill they do all this it will remain shit.
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Originally Posted by MadMac
Shuey got his arse kicke at the champions tornament a few weeks back to a driver I have never heard of

And he was driving a 360

So my oppinion of him has gone right down.
That was Heikki Kovalainen. Another finn going up the ladder to get to F1. He now leads the GP2 series and is a test driver of Renaut F1 team.
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