One of our own has done it this month... April 14, 2007 Despite his iceman image, Raikkonen lost his cool during Fridays second practice session and his actions led to a FIA investigation. On his way to lapping fastest during the session, the Finn had an altercation with Scott Speed. The American, driving for Toro Rosso, allegedly blocked Raikkonen leading to the 27 year old giving him the birdie in retaliation. Speaking to reporters about the incident, Raikkonen said, He just didnt look in his mirrors and blocked me completely. Stewards examined onboard footage, but decided against punishing the Ferrari driver for showing his middle finger to the brash American. Although keen not to condone such track activity, a FIA official confirmed to German newspaper Bild that he will not be punished.
Many, many times, as noted already. There is a famous picture of Mansell giving the finger to Ivan Capelli in his Leyton House March mid-turn.
I remember one instance when the otherwise mild mannered DC did it and was fined big time. I really don't get what the fuzz is all about. Showing the finger or the fist is IMHO a fairly natural reaction when racing. In racing you don't have time to communicate with your fellow racers, so if somebody screws up you need to get the message across quickly. Sanctioning bodies who penalize this behavior are idiots.
Massa, Danica, and now F1 as a whole. Ron, it appears when you favor someone you really turn a blind eye, don't you?
Two of the 4 best drivers in the world... They will stop racing when they are no longer capable of winning. If you really cared about racing, you ought to be complaining about the presence of guys like Ralf, not front-running drivers whose attitudes you don't like.
Also, how come Tony Stewart can get away with the exact same thing without probation or a monetary penalization?
LOL, Schumacher: 7 WCH titles Montoya: 0 I can care less what he did or thought he did when he was in F1. He is a cry baby. Forgive him? I guess there some people never forgive Schumacher that he broke all of Senna's records ...
It's after Lent so I can talk about JPM. I do not like JPM at all, but I don't think flipping someone the bird is that big a deal. In fact I must admit that I myself have done this unspeakable act once or twice myself. Never have been fined or arrested. Maybe I should have been. I agree with the post about JPM publicity. $10k for all this attention is not a bad deal. LOL NASCAR has to show that they are against this stuff...you know a family sport. Though it's getting more like pro wrestling all the time. Good guys vs bad guys. Nice white American southern hicks against them nasty and bad foreigners. Follow the money.
You mean besides when the commentator asked Kimi on live TV where he'd been, and he said, "I was taking a ****?" (ha ha!)
Because some people here think that anyone who drives for Ferrari is automatically conferred mythic status and is above criticism and that anyone who is competitive and not driving a Ferrari is a piece of ****. Witness the abuse that JPM and Alonso take on these boards and witness the whitewashing that MS and Massa enjoy.
A cry baby? I see... As opposed to Schumacher who endangered his own brother's life by running him off the track to win. Yes, that's the type of character I want my son to look up to...
Schumacher who ? He was yesterdays news, he's gone let it go. JPM speaks his mind tells people what he thinks of them doesn't do the polished a$$ kissing most F1 drivers do. Good on him, guess he's not white enough for you guys. For those who hate on him ,wow maybe you guys need to go find women and get yourself serviced. Don't like like the guy fine, ignore him. He's out being paid to drive and you guys are all wage slaves. I'm sure he gives a squirt of plss what you guys think of him.
LOL....I am sure you find the same the other way around on www.myheadistoobigchat.com or on: www.itsallmichaelsfaultchat.com I have not seen anybody whitewashing Michael but rather seriously discussing his pros and cons during his F1 times. Then there are always those that think Senna was a saint and whitewash (by your own standard) his more than questionable track conduct. The best part is, I like neither of them. Neither Michael nor Senna, nevertheless I agree they both were exceptional drivers. Better than we will probably ever see in our times. If you have seen Senna live (and I have) you can count yourself blessed. I assume you have judging by the screen name. If not, I assure you it was magical. Still does not make me change my mind about them as people.
I like that your sticking up for him, he reminds me of the pure racing driver. The one who desperately wants to win and woln't slow down and settle for 3rd or 4th. The guy who will tell it like it is and go flat out, he's a mix between Nigel Mansell and Eddie Irvine.
now there is an answer .... now back to your studies kid. If you don't pay attention you'll be repeating 4th grade!
While I agree with you about JPM, this is Ferrarichat, a website for Ferrari owners. I would be willing to wager that there are contributors here who earn far more than JPM.
JPM has to be earning low 8 figures right, there are probably some on FChat with that type of money, I would guess it is definitely less than 5.
You mean like Senna ran off Prost to win the Championship in Japan of 91? The problem here is too many "experts" that have never seen actual close competion themselves. Racing is close contact. You run for one thing and one thing only. 1st. Does not matter who is in the way. Someone blocking in front of you as Ralph has done time after time, you will get pushed off or bumped or rubbed. The way it is out there. At the same time in Ralphs position, just because your brother is behind you with a faster car does not mean you have to give up the position for free. That is what racing is about! (speaking from the drivers seat, not the armchair) Lesson for your son: Someone is blocking your progress...get away from him as quick as you can. (pretty good lesson if you ask me)
I started racing in Formula Ford in 1991 myself and have been competing in various classes since. I can't recall a single time I ever purposefully endangered another driver's life...
