Times when a driver has surprised you ?

LOL

One day in the paddock club I waited behind a tree to "ambush" Schumi II. He and his entourage were so baffled when I popped up on front of him that he gave me a sig.

 

Felt really bad for him with that, and didn't Kimis car come out still working?

 

Kimi becoming a number two.

 

Tru dat..

 

my wife, last night on the freeway. very surprised, perhaps even terrified

 

Petrov in Abu Dhabi in 2010. Thought for sure he'd crash out at some point.

 

Two obvious candidates for best drives of all time-

Senna Donington 1993
Senna Monaco 1984 being robbed of victory by 1 lap whilst driving a Toleman

 

lol

 

Mr Moss was the man, at Monaco in 1961.

He had a 40 BHP deficit versus the Ferrari's of Phill Hill, Ritchie Ginther and Wolfgang Von Trips. (N.B. 1500cc engines, therefore he was at a great disadvantage) Tavoni, the Ferrari Team Manager, put out a sign to his leading driver "Ginther, Give All" but to no effect. Mr Moss was absolutely on a different planet to everyone else on that day, it was quite mesmerising to watch on the TV.

For the younger element amongst you, Ferrari in 1961 were at a peak only seen previously by the Mercedes team of 1955 ( i.e. Mr Fangio and Mr Moss, otherwise known as "The Train" )

 

Excellent post.

Looking forward to more posts from you. This forum can certainly use a perspective that goes back more than just a decade.

 

Mr Moss was the man, at Monaco in 1961.

He had a 40 BHP deficit versus the Ferrari's of Phill Hill, Ritchie Ginther and Wolfgang Von Trips. (N.B. 1500cc engines, therefore he was at a great disadvantage) Tavoni, the Ferrari Team Manager, put out a sign to his leading driver "Ginther, Give All" but to no effect. Mr Moss was absolutely on a different planet to everyone else on that day, it was quite mesmerising to watch on the TV.

For the younger element amongst you, Ferrari in 1961 were at a peak only seen previously by the Mercedes team of 1955 ( i.e. Mr Fangio and Mr Moss, otherwise known as "The Train" )

 

Senna, 1994.

No one saw that coming.

 

Some say he did.

 

Trulli winning at Monaco in '04.

 

I contend that Sutil in Monaco wasn't a surprise. He had been finishing in the top ten in a weak car. He reminded me of Kubica. You knew he would eventually have a break through season. It's a shame he doesn't have a seat this year. I think he is better than half the drivers on the grid.

 

Agreed 100%. I've already said that he should be in the Scuderia's 2nd seat

 

He had his moments where his talent really showed, however, they were far too rare. As the saying goes, he has a great future behind him...

 

He is a good piano player.

 

MS 1996 Spain
Senna 1993 Donnington
Rubens 2000 Hockenhim
MS-Rubens 2001 Malaysia
Irv-Salo 1999 Hockenheim
Kimi- All the Spa races he participated in!

 

Good picks

 

Thanks mate

 

+1

It really ended when Di Resta came along. That guy is fantastic. Ferrari should very strongly consider him. Sort of Italian, and quick since his first outing.