| Author | Message | ||
| Byron Faber (Adrenln328)
Junior Member Username: Adrenln328 Post Number: 52 Registered: 9-2003 |
Well, I got 2 out of 3. HOOOOORAY for Ferrari! | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2180 Registered: 12-2002 |
Its not looking good guys...Kimi is moving up! | ||
| Byron Faber (Adrenln328)
Junior Member Username: Adrenln328 Post Number: 51 Registered: 9-2003 |
Rubens, Michael, DC | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2179 Registered: 12-2002 |
40 minutes! You guys ready? Lets take predictions on who takes the podium? | ||
| Jay Grande (Jay)
Intermediate Member Username: Jay Post Number: 1547 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'm trying to pass the time by playing "Rocky" on my PS2. 2 hours to go! | ||
| Noelrp (Noelrp)
Member Username: Noelrp Post Number: 337 Registered: 8-2001 |
That's right. Set your VCR, DVD-R, DTR for this (and 2x check, 3x check your settings). This is going to be a true milestone and a race to remember. Heck, I bought a Panasonic digital video recorder(w/ DVD burner) just to capture this moment. Forza Ferrari! | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2564 Registered: 10-2002 |
WHAT A HISTORIC NIGHT IS UPON US!!!! A Ferrari victory is nice, another Schumacher Ferrari title is cool, but how about the fact, that Michael can become the first (and probably only) six times F1 champion? It's like the superbowl of superbowl. I can't wait. If he clinches this title, this will be a race you can tell your grandchildren about. I mean I don't know anybody who witnessed Fangio's fifth. IT IS HISTORY IN THE MAKING AND WE'LL BE PART OF IT. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2175 Registered: 12-2002 |
Im so excited!!! 6 more hours to go though. What will I do until then  | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 375 Registered: 6-2003 |
Obviously, Ferrari wants to take the win and put up RB with light fuel load so he could take pole and hopefully stay there. Takes the pressure off of MS and locks up the Constructor's C'ship if he wins. So, I guess DC will let KR past so he becomes blocker and will take MS out if he has to keep from being passed, rain or shine. RB can try to run away with it, or if he gets passed, stay in the race so he can block KR from taking the win. MS will probably get past DC in the pits, and possibly KR too, if its raining and he can get up behind him before pitting. Then again, maybe all this strategy is just hypothetical and they will just race and someone will have good luck and someone bad. It should be fun to watch! | ||
| Byron Faber (Adrenln328)
New member Username: Adrenln328 Post Number: 50 Registered: 9-2003 |
Jim, I agree that JPM should be black flagged if he even brushes against RB. If he just races honestly instead of his usual recklessness, Rubens will be ok. He will win it if he just gets the chance to drive the race. Michael will be ok. If anyone can pass folks, he has the package to do it. #1- if MS even gets 1 point, it is all over in our favor. #2-if Kimi doesn't win, it is all over in our favor Let's hope for RB & MS 1 and 2 !! GO FERRARI!! | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
Member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 318 Registered: 6-2003 |
Michael qualified on dry tires. Elected not to change to wets. Lost quite a bit of time but was only three seconds off pole pace. | ||
| Drew Altemara (Drewa)
Junior Member Username: Drewa Post Number: 196 Registered: 2-2002 |
What type tires did MS qualify on? Did anyone qualify on intermediates? | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 411 Registered: 5-2003 |
I keep chanting "Dont Rain till Michael passes the finish line!!!" But it was to no avail BUMMER. Still should be a great race lets just hope MS does not get tangled up in the first turn. Rob Guess "The Other Rob" | ||
| Ermin Trevisan (Trevi)
Junior Member Username: Trevi Post Number: 237 Registered: 5-2003 |
all weather forecast are for rain, so it should not look too bad for michael....and for sauber! trevi | ||
| John Kemmerly (Gman)
New member Username: Gman Post Number: 27 Registered: 7-2003 |
Woke this morning (just couldn't keep eyes open anymore) and find a grid that looks very interesting. At first glance I thought MS was is in trouble but now thinking things over he should really be in good shape. With Ruben and JPM in the lead and with exception of a major pile up in the first couple of laps, this looks as good as done for MS's 6sth championship. Leaving today for a vacation and I sure hope that the hotel has Speed so I can watch. Real race will be for the constructors championship. Let's get it on! | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
Member Username: Wax Post Number: 541 Registered: 7-2003 |
Weather: Raining with forecast for more rain. The sun goddess Amaterasu O-mikami is not pleased, but Ferrari (fans) should be. Here's the animated weather map - lots, I mean lots of clouds. Hopefully a blessing in disguise. http://www.cnn.com/WEATHER/Asia/sat.anim.html | ||
| Darrell Pardy (Dpardyferrari)
New member Username: Dpardyferrari Post Number: 46 Registered: 8-2002 |
Unless there is a mechanical failure or an on track incident I believe its a two man race to the finish between RB and JPM. No way the Toyotas are going to catch them and Kimi will be so paranoid as to going off he will have a difficult time passing the 5-6 cars. David Coultard will obviously let him by into 7th on the first lap. Michael should be able to scratch his way up to 5th or 6 by the finish. Looks very difficult for KR to finish first and Michael not to score points. A lot will obviously depend on the first lap and the avoidance of someone taking Michael out in their desire to gain a few positions. Should be an interesting start and a good finish. The middle will be nail biting time for Michaels fans.... enjoy. | ||
| MFZ (Kiyoharu)
Member Username: Kiyoharu Post Number: 351 Registered: 2-2003 |
Ralf and Trulli aborted their runs due to the rain. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Intermediate Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 1076 Registered: 9-2002 |
What happened to Ralf?? | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Intermediate Member Username: Psk Post Number: 1040 Registered: 11-2002 |
 , Yep that famous luck of MS's came though again . Stay cool MS you will do it ... just makes it interesting Pete | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 374 Registered: 6-2003 |
I agree Jeff. They should let the fastest cars decide when they want to go out. | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 373 Registered: 6-2003 |
So, if JPM and RB go out in a cloud of dust, then the Toyotas don't finish, Coultard takes WEbber out for the good of the team....could be a race for C'ship. Wait, that can't happen, can it???? | ||
| Jeff Green (Carguy)
Member Username: Carguy Post Number: 584 Registered: 10-2002 |
Perhaps the powers-that-be will change the qualifying rules for next year due to this. My heart sank into my gut when the rain hit at the last minute, simply unbelievable. My hopes are with MS as this may be his last chance at a world championship. Barrichello did well, but I hope it wasn't due to a light fuel load. We'll all have to just wait and see. GO FERRARI !! | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 372 Registered: 6-2003 |
JPM fans went home after Indy JPM and RB are joking around about JPM having to pass RB! I hope JPM gets black flagged if he even brushes against RB. | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 909 Registered: 3-2003 |
Damm f*** rain in the last 10 miuntes: 1 R. Barrichello Ferrari 1:31,713 2 J. Montoya BMW-Williams 1:32,412 3 C. da Matta Toyota 1:32,4193 4 O. Panis Toyota 1:32,862 5 F. Alonso Renault 1:33,044 6 M. Webber Jaguar-Cosworth 1:33,106 7 D. Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:33,137 8 K. R�ikk�nen McLaren-Mercedes 1:33,272 9 J. Button BAR-Honda 1:33,474 10 J. Wilson Jaguar-Cosworth 1:33,558 11 N. Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas 1:33,632 12 H. Frentzen Sauber-Petronas 1:33,896 13 T. Sato BAR-Honda 1:33,924 14 M. Schumacher Ferrari 1:34,302 15 R. Firman Jordan-Ford 1:34,771 16 G. Fisichella Jordan-Ford 1:34,912 17 J. Verstappen Minardi 1:34,975 18 N. Kiesa Minardi 1:37,226 19 R. Schumacher BMW-Williams 20 J. Trulli Renault Gents, this will be a hard day tomorrow morning! I'll keep my fingers crossed for Michael & Rubens Wolfgang FORZA FERRARI | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 371 Registered: 6-2003 |
I guess the radio is ahead of TV..you guys were a few minutes ahead of my feed! How can you like MS's position? That is a dangerous position for MS to be in, since he will have a lot of scrappers to get thru at the start. | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 370 Registered: 6-2003 |
Way to go RB! Get em tomorrow~ Michael, hang in there! Boy, that rain sure screwed up the end of qualifying...damn. | ||
| Darrell Pardy (Dpardyferrari)
New member Username: Dpardyferrari Post Number: 45 Registered: 8-2002 |
Grid looks good for tomorrow - Rubins and YPM will pull away from the Toyotas and that should hold up P3 through P8 pretty good. Unless there is total chaos on the track this is now RB's race to lose. He can help the team clinch the title and Michael clinch # 6. | ||
| Darrell Pardy (Dpardyferrari)
New member Username: Dpardyferrari Post Number: 44 Registered: 8-2002 |
Ralf just went 19th - raining pretty good now - grid will make for an interesting start tomorrow. Hopefully RB wins and Michael clinches # 6. Truli is last at 20!! | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 408 Registered: 5-2002 |
14th... wow, i guess he really was fighting that thing | ||
| Darrell Pardy (Dpardyferrari)
New member Username: Dpardyferrari Post Number: 43 Registered: 8-2002 |
Michael is 14th - not good but RB has the pole - conditions are wet. | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 407 Registered: 5-2002 |
is fighting his car? what does that mean? Is anyone watching, dang I didn't realize it was raining too! | ||
| Darrell Pardy (Dpardyferrari)
New member Username: Dpardyferrari Post Number: 42 Registered: 8-2002 |
Kimi sliding - DC now 7th - KR 8th and RB still has pole. Michael on track | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 406 Registered: 5-2002 |
wooooooooooo! forza ferrari lets go MS! Rubens must be running VERY LIGHT - 7 tenths ahead of montoya | ||
| Darrell Pardy (Dpardyferrari)
New member Username: Dpardyferrari Post Number: 41 Registered: 8-2002 |
Kimi goes 7th with 4 to run !!!!! | ||
| Darrell Pardy (Dpardyferrari)
New member Username: Dpardyferrari Post Number: 40 Registered: 8-2002 |
No Speed Channel here in the mountains - following it on F1-Live.com - RB just set fastest time... | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 369 Registered: 6-2003 |
Interesting weather situation. Could be to our advantage...we'll see. Don't work too hard Pete! | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Intermediate Member Username: Psk Post Number: 1039 Registered: 11-2002 |
Thanks Jim, I nearly missed it ... one of the only good things about being at work on this Saturday, and I nearly missed it!!!! Go Ferrari and GO MS Pete | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 368 Registered: 6-2003 |
It's on! Finally! Go Ferrari!!! |