European GP Discussion Thread

Please discuss anything to do with the European GP this weekend in this thread :)

POINTS OF DISCUSSION THIS WEEKEND:

1. With McLaren's hearing looming, will they lose focus on this weekend or can they pull it together to bring the fight back to Ferrari?
2. How long do you think it will take now for Renault to catch up with BMW? Only once have they outscored BMW this year (USA, Renault 4 pts - BMW 1 pt), but can the World Champions beat BMW by the end?
3. Markus WinkelhockStarts his first GP this weekend, replacing the dropped Christijan Albers - How will he perform, and can he keep the seat for the rest of the year?
4. Providing no punishment is placed on the McLaren Drivers, who do you feel is heading to be World Champion of 2007?

Top 6 after practice 1:

1. L Hamilton 1:32.515

2. K Raikkonen +0.236

3. F Alonso +0.417

4. N Heidfeld +0.460

5. R Kubica +0.690

6. F Massa +1.090

It's been pretty crazy out there.. Lewis held P1 for most of the session, then Raikkonen, Alonso and Heidfeld all set massively fast lap times; all of which beat Hamilton's best. Just minutes later however, Lewis set a killer lap to put things as they were before. Heidfeld is seriously looking more competitive already, but there are still 2 more practice sessions to play around with the cars. I expect Massa will try a bit harder later.

Top 6 after practice 2:

1. K Raikkonen 1:33.339

2. L Hamilton +0.139

3. F Massa +0.251

4. F Alonso +0.298

5. R Schumacher +0.329

6. J Trulli +0.407

Here's to hoping Hamilton's fine.

With a crash like that, it's just eerily reminiscent of Schumi's crash at Monaco '99. It's pretty horrid that the car didn't bounce back, and that was a horrid failure. Hopefully it's nothing too bad and he'll be able to race tomorrow. It's going to be a major shame if he can't compete tomorrow, especially as part of the Championship quadruple.

Infact, Ron's message has just been aired on TV, that gives some more hope that he may be able to compete tomorrow.

It would suck if he can't race tomorrow.. him starting from 10th or 22nd would be interesting to watch either way; we'd see loads of great overtaking like we did with Massa at Silverstone.cjek

Depends, if he has a fast car. Massa was lucky enough that his Ferrari was top-notch at Silverstone. He could literally outbrake everyone, especially at the first corner, where you could go flat out if your car is stable.

Lewis is Clear and Fit to race today, starting from 10th, i'm sure he'll make up a few places :)kipi19

But will the Podium Streak continue???

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i watched all of it.....it was action packed

i was actually pissing myself laughing when cars were sliding into the gravel trap.....it was eventually a graveyard of 5 cars....interesting Hamilton got away.

I'm very happy Mark Webber finished third....on ya mark!

also funny when Raikkinon overshot the pits.

battle between Massa and Alonso was preety good

anyway amazing race

Turn One reminded me of the Senna S at Brazil 2003, you could see the water running like a river! Lucky fo Hamilton that Sutil didn't hit his rear wing, but it still came to nothing. It does, however, throw the door wide open yet again for the World Championship now Alonso's only 2 points back.

Apparently, that arguement before the podium between Massa and Alonso was because Massa had congratulated Alonso on the win, for Fernando to turn around and say "You don't mean that". Sounds like even when winning Alonso can be slightly snappy...

Anywho, for anyone who could've possibly missed the incredible start, or just wants to see it again, here's the clip (and hurry before the FIA take it down!!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB4-gUNenlQ

It was a great move that Fernando pulled on Massa, but although as much as i hate ferrari, it wasn't massa's fault for hitting Alonso's car, as Fernando went round the outside, massa understeered into the McLaren.

So nobody is to blame really.

Question: Where was Anthony Hamilton during the race? ITV never showed/interviewed him...

Answer: [spoiler]

Thanks to some guy on another forum :D :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: [/spoiler]

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:lol: HAHA!

Any sites got video that Michael handed the trophy to Ron Dennis???Khoo1992

Nope, BUT I do have the picture:

Look at Ron's face!

SOURCE: Sutton Photography/ITV-F1

Priceless...

Ron "Told ya McMerc was worth it!"

Schumi "Took your bloody time!"

Looks just like that :P