.:: 2008 Canadian GP Thread ::.

.:: 2008 Canadian GP ::.

Welcome to the 2008 Canadian GP thread, where you can discuss anything to do with this weekend's race. cjek will update the thread with the latest times as they happen.

RANDOM FACT

Fernando Alonso has Finished this race as many times as he's retired from it. 2007 Was his worst placed finish in Canada, ending up 7th.

POINTS OF DISCUSSION

1. Robert Kubica says he's not worrying over what happened last year - do you feel this statement is entirely true?
2. Last time out in Monaco, in qualifying, Ferrari beat the McLarens fair and square. Last year, whilst the track still favoured McLaren, Ferrari were closer. What can the Scuderia do this year?
3. This race is usually a car-breaker - who do you expect to see shine if it is yet another race of incidents?
4. If this is the weekend Heikki can turn his season around, where do you expect him to be fighting this weekend?
5. Kubica is only 6 points off the championship lead - how much of a battle do you think he can put up over the course of the year?

ITV-F1 PRESENTS LIVE STREAMING OF THE CANADIAN GRAND PRIX WEEKEND: FRIDAY PRACTICES, QUALIFYING & THE RACE

Formula1.com is speculating Thunderstorms and temperatures of between 26-29 degress C. KimisApprentice

If thats true, it will be another incidents packed race

The streaming (from link above) has started - looks fiarly windy, and the track is damp. Can't tell if it's still raining atm, but clouds are thick above the circuit.

Thank goodness Anthony Davidson isn't around either, as groundhogs roam the circuit atm.

Friday Practice Session 1 Times
01 F. Massa Ferrari 1:17.553 14 laps
02 R. Kubica BMW 1:17.809 12 laps
03 H. Kovalainen McLaren 1:18.133 10 laps
04 N. Heidfeld BMW 1:18.182 13 laps
05 K. Räikkönen Ferrari 1:18.292 12 laps
06 L. Hamilton McLaren 1:18.303 8 laps
07 M. Webber Red Bull 1:18.712 11 laps
08 D. Coulthard Red Bull 1:18.809 12 laps
09 K. Nakajima Williams 1:18.971 24 laps
10 F. Alonso Renault 1:19.005 13 laps
11 N. Rosberg Williams 1:19.093 20 laps
12 S. Vettel Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:19.228 21 laps
13 T. Glock Toyota 1:19.346 28 laps
14 J. Trulli Toyota 1:19.568 31 laps
15 G. Fisichella Force India F1 1:19.815 16 laps
16 A. Sutil Force India F1 1:19.888 15 laps
17 N. Piquet jr. Renault 1:20.091 23 laps
18 R. Barrichello Honda 1:20.173 17 laps
19 S. Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:20.541 16 laps
20 J. Button Honda 1:21.542 17 laps

Interesting session; Massa failed to complete it however

Red flag in SP - Vettel's smacked the Toro Rosso against the wall.

EDIT: Session re-started at 10:54 Local time. Vettel lost the rear in turn 9 and smashed it against the wall. They've got 6 minutes to put in laps now.

Anyone see the on board of Fisi at the end of Q1? The sidepots (not quite but I can't think of the technical term for it) were wiggling like they were made out of jello.

And I love ITV commentators! "Lewis Hamilton is looking great, but how will the track breaking up affect the teams." Fat stocky guy said that all in one breath. There were a couple of jems in there by white-haired guy, but that was the best.

Very surprising session, but I think Ferarri must be heavier on fuel, and Hamilton, Alonso and Kubica all going lighter to get higher up. Kovalainen and Massa were disappointing to say the least. Not the first time for either of them this season either.

Raikkonen screws up in Monaco, and now Hamilton screws up in Canada. But what a race, Kubica fully deserved victory

What a screw up by Lewis, but great to see Kubica finally break through for his maiden win.

Congratulations are well in order for Robert Kubica, and the whole BMW team, for a fantastic race and taking the opportunity when it came. Great race, great performance. Amazing. Unbelievable.

Meanwhile, I am still so irritated by Lewis Hamilton - great chance to improve his Championship lead, and instead he throws it into the back of Kimi. Yeah, it's nice that Kimi gets nout again, but not this way. I'm ashamed Lewis left his brain in the pits there :evil:

Uhhhhhh... Hmmmm tell in the past hour and a half what the hell just happened? :lol:

Such a topsy turvy race :P

do you guys think hamilton will get a penalty??

It looks as though hamilton purposly swerved into the back of kimi when he was heading for kubica, but maybe i'm just thinking that because i'm a kimi fan lol

do you guys think hamilton will get a penalty??

TannerRules

the stewards did say they were investigating the incident

do you guys think hamilton will get a penalty??

It looks as though hamilton purposly swerved into the back of kimi when he was heading for kubica, but maybe i'm just thinking that because i'm a kimi fan lol

TannerRules

No, he swerved to the only empty space he could find. He should be penalised 10 grid places in the next race, along with Rosberg, who made exactly the same mistake. There is no excuse for either of them to not see the red light, and end up in the back of other cars.

Very dissapointing for me being a Kimi fan, but big Kudos to BMW and Kubica what a fantastic race for those guys :) I was also pleased on the most part on Vettel's driving managing to keep Kovalainen behind him despite HUGE pressure.

Anyone else pick up on how miffed Heidfeld was at coming second? He seemed really dejected poor fella, but to be honest it was going to be Kubicas day possibly even BEFORE Hamilton went and had a london traffic jam fender bender.

As to why Raikkonen and Kubica got out before Lewis, you heard on the ITV coverage that there was a problem in the stop. Which under good circumstances would have handed the lead to Raikkonen or Kubica dependant on who managed to get outta pits first :D

Eurgh. Just typical that.

Although tbf I don't see why Rosberg got one, He hit Hamilton once he was already out, and ruined his own race :?

Damn... I would've loved to see Lewis, Nico and Kimi fight on the track...

Oh well, at least Kubica's first win is awesome. What a championship!

We haven't see a 3 way fight in a long time.... I am happy to see thatKhoo1992

Khoo, to be perfectly honest I'm not sure what you mean. If you mean a 3 way title fight, we had one last year with Raikkonen, Hamilton and Alonso. In addition, we have a 4 way fight this year with Raikkonen, Hamilton, Massa and Kubica. But I've probably missed your point entirely...

Kipi, I came to that conclusion a couple of minutes after I clicked the submit button. The GP finished at 5am my time, so I'll use the sleep deprivation excuse. :P

Eurgh. Just typical that.

Although tbf I don't see why Rosberg got one, He hit Hamilton once he was already out, and ruined his own race :?

Redders1989

They both made the same mistake; they failed to see the red light and inexcusably crashed into other cars, so they both got the same penalty.

Red = Go. KimisApprentice

Red Car = Hit.

[QUOTE="KimisApprentice"]Red = Go. Redders1989

Red Car = Hit.

[QUOTE="TannerRules"]

do you guys think hamilton will get a penalty??

It looks as though hamilton purposly swerved into the back of kimi when he was heading for kubica, but maybe i'm just thinking that because i'm a kimi fan lol

cjek

No, he swerved to the only empty space he could find. He should be penalised 10 grid places in the next race, along with Rosberg, who made exactly the same mistake. There is no excuse for either of them to not see the red light, and end up in the back of other cars.

[QUOTE="TannerRules"]

do you guys think hamilton will get a penalty??

It looks as though hamilton purposly swerved into the back of kimi when he was heading for kubica, but maybe i'm just thinking that because i'm a kimi fan lol

cjek

No, he swerved to the only empty space he could find. He should be penalised 10 grid places in the next race, along with Rosberg, who made exactly the same mistake. There is no excuse for either of them to not see the red light, and end up in the back of other cars.