F1-race

[Kevin]

Originally posted by Alfie
Turn 3 claimed 6 cars

I counted 7

What a crazy ass race, hate to see drivers gettin hurt, but this season is much more interesting than last.

[Sams]

I believe Montoya is a very good driver for the Willams BMW, he just got hit by the water today, like the other 5 cars.

[Alfie]

Originally posted by Kevin
I counted 7

True dat:

Wilson- Minardi
Heidfeld-Sauber
Montoya-WilliamsBMW
Pizzonia-Jaguar
M.Shumacher-Ferrari
Verstapen-Minardi
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It was incredible how Firman's Jordan right front suspension disintegraded from under him. Causing him to become a Toyota-seeking missile and slam in to the back of Panis. I wonder what caused that kind of catastrophic failure.

[PrinceE30]

Originally posted by Racer__X__Kidd
i was watchin a bit of this race and even the comentators (sp?) were commenting on how some team put on dry tires even though there were sheets of water all over the track.

One team did this (Minardi) by accident and pulled the driver back in. NO TEAM raced with dry tires. They were wondering if some team would, in fact, change tires to dry.

BTW, if Ferrari had the best car and best drivers, they would be able to overcome any "randomness" setup by FIA. But they haven't won a race this year (and Rubens is the only to place on the podium). Still a long way to go before the end...and if Ferrari is the best, they'll step up ALL their efforts (team and driver). Till then, we'll see...

-Prince

[Afernandez]

usually i dont like eclestone, but in this case he is actaually the one pushing for a new look at the changes made. although races have become much more exiting, im not sure it is directly related to the new rules. while some of the new rules are good, many are ridiciculous and need to be fixed. such as the lack of exitement for qualifying.

[PrinceE30]

I like the fuel idea in qualifing. Adds a bit more of team strategy to the race (and shouldn't affect "good drivers" adversly). But the single lap is kinda sketchy. The two lap would be a little better IMHO.

-Prince

[Dado]

Originally posted by Duke
Did you guys see how Firmans right wheel just fell apart underbraking( i guess ) on the main straight. That was scary. That would have been a lot worst. A very eventful race. Shame Rubens engine blew up. It would be so sweet to see him win his home grand prix.

I am all up for the new rules. The more competitive the more fun it is to watch This was the craziest race I have ever seen and I heard Ruben ran out of gas and not engine failure.

[Alfie]

I am enjoying the new "start with qualifying fuel" rule. As you said PrinceE30 it adds a new dimension to the way teams evaluate and prepare strategy for the race. Start with a light fuel load and get a good pole position but have to pit 3 times or start with a full tank and take advantage with pitting twice or once. And there is plenty of strategy in between these two extremes. As for the single lap qualifying, I love it. It makes the driver go for that perfect lap, nothing but him and the track. It is very exciting to watch as well, when Barrichello took pole by .011s on friday I went ape-shit like the Brazilians in the stands. Yup, Barrichello retired because of a "fuel-feel problem".

I was wondering about the tires though. FIA rules stipulate that the team has to start with the same tires as in qualifing. Now with the tire blankets and the 3 laps during qualifying do you guys think that the tires are able to go through an entire heat cycle? So when the race starts teams will have the advantage of starting on scrubbed tires? Or not? What do you think? Also do you think Michelin has stepped up a level to out perform the Bridgestones?