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Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 1276
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 3:04 pm: | |
Well, the Michelins were dominant, but also came apart. Literally.
Ron Dennis deserves extra credit for the incredibly bold and smart strategy he came up with for Kimi. Making only one pitstop and gambling at the beginning of the race with NOT starting and changing fuel and tires instead. Simply brilliant! This guy turned the last starting place almost into an advantage. (BTW: I don't like Dennis, but this was simply strike of genius.)
Would have liked it better, if the Williams had had more speed and pressed MS harder, but it was good as it was. Should finally help me in the Fantasy league race... |
Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member
Username: Tuttebenne
Post Number: 173
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 6:19 am: | |
Yes, Andreas is right, the Michelin teams are doing well.
It was difficult for everyone since most all of the practice sessions were done in the wet.
Qualifying was run using a dry line with wet edges. If anything, Williams has shown their straight line speed advantage.
Kimi took himself, effectively, out of the race with a bonehead move and should start from the paddock. Michael is in a great position to just let the Williams' run if they are THAT dominant here. All he needs to focus on is to run a clean race and to finish third if he wants to take a long term view of the season.
We'll see what happens. The sun is out and its a bit on the cool side (60 degrees F) right now.
Forza Ferrari |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 1270
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 2:27 pm: | |
Ralf on pole, Montoya 2nd, Schumacher 3rd. The Michelins were top yet again.
However Kimi made a booboo and ended up on the last place. So the WC might turn this weekend in Ferrari's favor. |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 1267
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 6:58 pm: | |
Thanks Sanjiv, that's a great link. Will use it for this weekend.
But what about our local reporters? Jack, Nika, don't tell me you didn't bring your laptop!
They probably are too busy enjoying the race weekend, FChat is the last thing on their mind. I can't blame them. Have fun!
But we expect a post race report and many pics! |
Sanjiv Menezes (Simplysanj)
New member
Username: Simplysanj
Post Number: 7
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 4:49 pm: | |
Pretty good local updates are here:
http://www.canada.com/sports/auto/grandprix2003/ |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 1265
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 3:38 pm: | |
Rain. Rubens on pole, Schumi 2nd, he got off for a moment. Heidfeld in the Sauber 3rd, Kimi 6th.
Obviously without much meaning in the rain, but interesting nevertheless. Weather forecast for tomorrow has potential of rain and a 20% chance for race day. |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 1258
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 2:27 pm: | |
No updates coming from Canada. What's up with that first qualifying session? Anybody watching Speed vision?
No updates on the web sites. Darn. |