Conspiracy Theory

What if the whole 2007 Stepneygate scandal was no accident and was part of a much larger plan to discredit McLaren? Follow along, and remember this could only be possible with the massive egos and daily craziness that defines the sport of Formula One.

What if Luca DiMontezemolo got word in 2006 about McLaren's 2007 chassis and knew they would be Ferrari and Renault's major rival for the constructor's title in the 2007 season. I think Luca got together with Flavio Briatore and enlisted Alonso to be the major character in this play. They would first need to place Alonso at McLaren. To accomplish this, Kimi would have to come to Ferrari, and therefore Michael would have to retire (even though he was still near the top of his game). Luca made sure Michael was gone. Alonso then went to McLaren. Why else would Alonso leave Renault, having just won back to back world championships, and go to McLaren, where finishing a race in the 2006 season was an accomplishment?

Alonso was supposed to "take a dive" and make sure McLaren came in third, but nobody figured in the amazing talent of Hamilton. Now, Ron Dennis did not need Alonso to win the WDC, so plan B was put into action, namely Stepneygate. It is too perfect. McLaren out of the constructor's race, no travel money in 2008, the far end garage behind the Spykers (humiliation) and not enough room for the famous motorhome/ guest center. Even if Hamilton wins the Driver's Championship, he will feel like a back marker. I am sure all the "conspirators" will be well paid in the off season for their little subterfuge.

Contingency "C" was put into action when the FIA refused to fine McLaren at the first espionage hearing. Ferrari then demands a hearing before the World Motorsports Council and, amazingly, it is Alonso who suddenly can no longer bear the guilt of having peeked at official Ferrari documents and squeals like Sammy "the Bull" Gravano after being granted immunity for his testimony. Note also that Hamilton was NOT granted immunity - it may be possible that new "evidence" implicating Hamilton will suddenly appear should he win at Interlagos and he would therefore be stripped of his 2007 title and banned from title contention in 2008 (we'll call this Contingency "D").

Why else would Alonso screw his own team so badly, unless he already knew he could run back to the open arms of Flavio and Renault for next season. Who else would want someone who betrays his own team? Alonso is a double agent, and a good one.

Only Luca would have the power to initiate and direct such a multi-faceted scheme and pull it off. Only in F1 are there Charley Whitings and Bernie Ecclestones with their heads so far up their rectums that such an intricate yet obvious plan could hope to succeed.

And please, Lewis Hamilton, after a flawless season, somehow runs onto the gravel of the PIT LANE and has his first DNF in China, conveniently setting up Brazil for a spectacular run for the championship. Hello, can you say "set-up"? This one is Bernie's doing, so that Interlagos would not be a lame duck race with the resultant decrease in television viewers, ratings, revenue, etc.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. You have to admit it does answer a lot of nagging questions...

 

Can you please tell us what really happened in Roswell? Did a Jet really hit the Pentagon?

 

As a conspiracy theory, its brilliant, you obviously put a great deal of thought into it. Except for one small detail. One or two people could maybe keep thier mouths shut, but there are two many characters. And with so many charges leveled against so many of your players, (like Stepney and Coughlan) someone would speak up. In fact the most key player in your theory would be Stepney, and facing hard time in an Italian prison he would most undoubtedly speak out.

No, with something that big and that many players, someone would likely have to either dissapear or have some mysterious accident. The fact Stepney and Coughlan are still walking around, more than anything else points to the very lack of any conspiracy. I think the actual truth is far simpler. Stepney just let greed and jealosy lead him down the wrong path, and McLaren were more than greedy enough to bite. Isnt greed and jealosy always the main factor in criminal undertakings?

But let me add this. After all the F1 victories and championships Ferrari have won in over 60 years, if they ever stooped anywhere close to something youve envisioned, it would be a sad day indeed. I already cant forgive McDaimler, dont make me take down the horsey flag too.

 

Blue or red pill?

 

You never know? There's a lot more to things then what meets the eye. What the heck, 9-11 was an inside job

 

Doesn't sound that far fetched to me with even bigger a-holes than Alonso really running the show.

By the way, his name is really Ernie Schmecklebone, not Bernie Ecclestone.

 

No originally, but the Bush administration has turned it into one. Private army run by a division of Halliburton, etc....and I actually thouight no one could be worse than Hillary....

 

ELvis is still alive.....

 

Not at all feasible. Doesn't answer didly. Your concept is way too flawed. Alonso as a 2 time champion was treated badly by McLaren, actually Ron Dennis. And I doubt if Hamilton's father would go along with such a plan, he is way too self absorbed with his son. And Hamilton and DeLarosa were both given immunity in addition to Alonso.

The only conspiracy possible is to make sure a Briton is the WDC. And I don't believe that one either. In F1, Ferrari rules, the only plan Luca would agree to is one where Ferrari prevails.

 

He is. I saw him in Lucerne a few years ago doing charicature drawings by the lake. But then, he does look a lot like Mo Khadafi.

 

I wonder what Peter Windsor would say if, when he interviewed a driver knocked out of qualifying early, he was told, "Did you see that gremlin creature on the wing?!"

(Submitted for your approval, ...)

(This season couldn't get all that much more Twilight Zone than it already is.)

 

+1

Same reason why the moon landings couldn't be faked. Heck, the government can't keep a stain on a blue dress as a secret.

 

We might all be surprised as to what secrets are kept out there. This theory is not that far fetched as people do keep quiet when someone has a picture of them with a sheep's back legs stuck in their boots. This will be more believable if all of a sudden Ferrari lets Stepney and Coughlan of the hook for some crazy reason by dropping all charges. As for 9 - 11, you will soon see Dylan Avery's updated "Loose change" video officially released in ..of all places...New York City. Getting back to F1 ... I’m still in wonderment on how Lewis made no attempt to turn left in the pit lane and steered into the gravel while not attempting to ride it through but instead bogged down and then accelerated. Hmmmm

 

No way. I believe it was December 19th of 2005 when he announced that he was to leave Renault to McLaren at the end of 2006. IMO that's way too early for anyone know what the '07 chassis will be. And why would Renault help Ferrari win? They wouldn't.

 

And there's absolutely no way in hell that Hamilton is beaching his car on purpose. That's just insane.

 

The History channel recently looked at all the allegations from "Loose change" and once they were done with it, there was nothing left. But we're getting off topic here, so back to China:

I think it was an incredibly bone headed move by LH. I was already stunned that he was actually duking it out with Kimi when all he needed was bring home a fistful of silver dollars, err points. Talk about a rookie mistake. Even more so with those shod tires he should have just kept going straight once he realized the wheels weren't turning. There was a big run off area to do a 180 and loose just some time. I guess certain things aren't taught in simulators...

Wouldn't it be hilarious if that gravel pit were named after LH? Senna and Schumacher get eSses named after them, LH gets some kiddie litter.

Montreal has the "wall of champions", Shanhai has the "gravel trap of almost champion".

 

It does seem insane that Hamilton would intentionally beach his car, but the video just doesn't seem to show any understeer prior to going in the kitty litter. I don't want to believe it, I don't believe it, but the video seems to tell a different story.

I was going to look at it again, but Youtube has it removed because of F1 copyright issues...it's not there. Hmmmm...other videos from F1 are still available....aren't they?

 

I agree, but there might have been some sort of conspiracy about keeping him out too long and not just letting Kimi by, with 1/2 the race still left....

 

If you look at the clip frame by frame you can see Lewis's head go FORWARD in the 164th frame. Coincidence ? Me thinks not !
(For gosh sakes I'm just kidding but will probably burn for it anyhow).

Seriously, the FIA cant orchestrate a rat f**k, let alone a conspiracy.

 

There's a tiny flaw in this it's bollox....LH got in a sticky situation all right. Stickiest situation since Sticky the Stick insect got caught on a sticky bun.

 

Jimmy Hoffa?

 

No, Adolph Hitler...Mercedes engines, after all...