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  1. RP

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    #1 RP, Aug 31, 2006
    Testing ended at Monza today with Felipe Massa 8/10 second faster than the others, includin Kubica, who had been on top of the time sheets the last two days.

    On the other hand Jensen Button likely wrote off the Honda in a high speed run while at Monza.
     
  2. ItaliaF1

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    #2 ItaliaF1, Aug 31, 2006
    I love seeing him do well. With everything he as a "number 2 driver" for Ferrari this year, he deserves it. The F248 looked really cool with the low downforce package on there, too.
     
  3. Boxer12

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    #3 Boxer12, Aug 31, 2006
    The truth is, MS is a better 'blocker' and with Massa up front it lets MS block the Renaults and bring in more points for Ferrari to win the CC...it's all strategy.
     
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    #4 ItaliaF1, Aug 31, 2006
    Yep. MS has shown that at just about every race when trying to stay in first/second at the first turn. That's always so exciting seeing FA trying get around him.
     
  5. jknight

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    #5 jknight, Aug 31, 2006
    Thanks Ron - yep, from the photo, Jensen did quite a number on the car - like removing the left wheel for starters. Did you read where Kimi is sitting out practice at Monza due to his off-course excursion last weekend?

    Carol
     
  6. RP

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    #6 RP, Aug 31, 2006
    Hey Carol.

    Yes, I heard he had a very sore shoulder, and thought it best to take care until Monza. At least that is the official story.
     
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    #7 smart_alek, Sep 1, 2006
    Let's hope it doesn't turn out he was playing tennis while riding around on a dirt bike that hurt his shoulder.
     
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    #8 DGS, Sep 1, 2006
    "JPM may have left for NASCAR, but the old teammates still find time for a round of moto-tennis." ;)


    JV and MS both have a reputation for having rather "wide" cars. Hmm. An "old guy" thing? :p

    Maybe it's not the cars that ended on-track passing in F1 a while back.

    The younger drivers in the back seem to be doing passing. (DC gets passed, but complains about it. :))
     

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