Brazilian GP Thread **SPOILERS**
Posted by turkey_machine
Time for the last race of a dramatic season, which has seen domination and determination, and decisions made that weren't expected by some.
The circuit itself hasn't changed since it's dramatic re-design in the 80s, where it was decimated from it's original 4.5 mile length to just 2.7 miles. The original layout of the tight and twisty circuit is still visible from above, but is now derelict and dis-used.
One of the most dramatic races in recent years came in 2003 where heavy rain and poor drainage at one of the hospitality venues in the in-field meant drivers faced a river whenever they came across turn 3. This claimed Michael Schumacher of all people, as well as several others. Rubens Barrichello retired whilst leading the same race, running out of fuel on the climb to Ferradura. He has not had much luck at his home Grand Prix, not finishing between 1995 and 2003. Unlikely victor Giancarlo Fisichella was not claimed as the victor until 5 days later, as it was Kimi Raikkonen who took the top step of the podium, but at Imola he duly handed over the silverware to the Italian, who took the struggling Jordan team's last victory.
Another race hit by rain was in 2001, when a mid-race downpour meant treachorous tippy-toeing for a few laps. David Coulthard took this opportunity to slip past Michael Schumacher, using a backmarker to aid his cause, much in the same way as Hakkinen did to Schumacher in Spa the previous year.
This year is expected to be the fastest race since 2004, because the tyres are even faster, and corner speeds are higher. A good lap is around 70 seconds, and there are 71 challenging and bumpy laps for the cars and drivers to complete.
Everyone knows that million-to-one chances happen 9 times out of 10; indeed, it's a common requirement in fairy tales. If the human didn't have to overcome huge odds, what would be the point? Terry Pratchett - The Science Of Discworld
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Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 10/31/2006 08:03PM by Vader.
The circuit itself hasn't changed since it's dramatic re-design in the 80s, where it was decimated from it's original 4.5 mile length to just 2.7 miles. The original layout of the tight and twisty circuit is still visible from above, but is now derelict and dis-used.
One of the most dramatic races in recent years came in 2003 where heavy rain and poor drainage at one of the hospitality venues in the in-field meant drivers faced a river whenever they came across turn 3. This claimed Michael Schumacher of all people, as well as several others. Rubens Barrichello retired whilst leading the same race, running out of fuel on the climb to Ferradura. He has not had much luck at his home Grand Prix, not finishing between 1995 and 2003. Unlikely victor Giancarlo Fisichella was not claimed as the victor until 5 days later, as it was Kimi Raikkonen who took the top step of the podium, but at Imola he duly handed over the silverware to the Italian, who took the struggling Jordan team's last victory.
Another race hit by rain was in 2001, when a mid-race downpour meant treachorous tippy-toeing for a few laps. David Coulthard took this opportunity to slip past Michael Schumacher, using a backmarker to aid his cause, much in the same way as Hakkinen did to Schumacher in Spa the previous year.
This year is expected to be the fastest race since 2004, because the tyres are even faster, and corner speeds are higher. A good lap is around 70 seconds, and there are 71 challenging and bumpy laps for the cars and drivers to complete.
Everyone knows that million-to-one chances happen 9 times out of 10; indeed, it's a common requirement in fairy tales. If the human didn't have to overcome huge odds, what would be the point? Terry Pratchett - The Science Of Discworld
GPGSL S5 Race driver for IED.
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 10/31/2006 08:03PM by Vader.
Well, I dont need to say who I want to win, everyone knows, but its a certain driver with a certain blue-red-white helmet in a certain white-black-red car with the number 11 
"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
Senna Wrote:
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> Well, I dont need to say who I want to win,
> everyone knows, but its a certain driver with a
> certain blue-red-white helmet in a certain
> white-black-red car with the number 11
so you want Rubens to win his home gp ?
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> Well, I dont need to say who I want to win,
> everyone knows, but its a certain driver with a
> certain blue-red-white helmet in a certain
> white-black-red car with the number 11
so you want Rubens to win his home gp ?
Yes, Jenson is # 12.
First time since 1997 I don't go to the GP
The tickets sold out before I had mine.
Anyway, I hope we have a great race here and hope Rubens Barrichello to have an unexpected victory. But if he dosen't win I don't have a favorite for the title, both Fernando Alsonso and Michael Schumacher deserve the champ.
I used to not like Michael, but now he is retiring I see I will miss him racing.
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First time since 1997 I don't go to the GP
The tickets sold out before I had mine.
Anyway, I hope we have a great race here and hope Rubens Barrichello to have an unexpected victory. But if he dosen't win I don't have a favorite for the title, both Fernando Alsonso and Michael Schumacher deserve the champ.
I used to not like Michael, but now he is retiring I see I will miss him racing.
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I'd quite like to see Rubens win. IMHO though, MS will win, with Alonso coming around 4th
to early for me to predict the results, but i think it's safe to say that it's about 98%% likely that Alonso will be the champ at the end of it.
let's hope we have a good race whatever the outcome is, as a season-finale and the last race of MS' career.
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
let's hope we have a good race whatever the outcome is, as a season-finale and the last race of MS' career.
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
could you imagine if MS retired during the race, meaning alonso was automatically declared champion...
and if someone like rubens was in second...
would alonso let rubens win like JV did for hakkinen in 97'?
Jenson drives it like he owns it; Lewis drives it like he stole it
and if someone like rubens was in second...
would alonso let rubens win like JV did for hakkinen in 97'?
You've gotta remember that JV had a damaged car, so was looking to not push too hard. Whether he would have done it had he not had THAT clash with MS is a different question
i doubt it. FA would want to win the race for himself, to strengthen their position in the constructors championship, and also to give Renault a departing gift of a win. i doubt he'd be sentimental enough to give Rubens a victory on home soil.
the '97 thing goes deeper than simply JV letting Hakkinen win, it was a payback from Williams to McLaren for not interfering with the title race in the previous few races.
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/18/2006 06:03PM by Muks_C.
the '97 thing goes deeper than simply JV letting Hakkinen win, it was a payback from Williams to McLaren for not interfering with the title race in the previous few races.
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
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i have such a bad feeling schumi is gunna steal this championship LOL :S
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With you ICeman. Hope he doesn't but i wouldn't be surprised if FA suffered a punt in the first corner from a certain Red car. Although Ferrari could do with both cars finishing i wouldn'r be surprised. If i was Alonso i would keep my distance at the first corner and then settle for a nice 3rd.
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Oh, damn it! I posted the wrong number. Its #12 not #11 :P
"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
Can you imagine the worldwide uproar if Massa crashes into Alonso 
Not even Ferrari would be that stupid to do it delibrately would they
Keep an eye out for Ralf tho lol
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Not even Ferrari would be that stupid to do it delibrately would they
Keep an eye out for Ralf tho lol
LS's Tip of the week
ESSENTIAL OILS aren't essential unless you're an engine, a gearbox or a twat
LS. Wrote:
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> Can you imagine the worldwide uproar if Massa
> crashes into Alonso
>
> Not even Ferrari would be that stupid to do it
> delibrately would they
>
> Keep an eye out for Ralf tho lol
Ralf, Nico and Nick said that they wont help MS in this way. Specially after Ralf mentioned that Toyota wouldnt love it.
If MS and Massa cant, and these three german drivers cant too, watch for... yes. The Red Bull drivers pushed by Ferrari Engines. (REMEMBER 1997 Jerez, JV blocked by Fontana (Sauber-Petronas "Ferrari" behind MS.)
"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
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> Can you imagine the worldwide uproar if Massa
> crashes into Alonso
>
> Not even Ferrari would be that stupid to do it
> delibrately would they
>
> Keep an eye out for Ralf tho lol
Ralf, Nico and Nick said that they wont help MS in this way. Specially after Ralf mentioned that Toyota wouldnt love it.
If MS and Massa cant, and these three german drivers cant too, watch for... yes. The Red Bull drivers pushed by Ferrari Engines. (REMEMBER 1997 Jerez, JV blocked by Fontana (Sauber-Petronas "Ferrari"
behind MS.)"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
Ralf might crash into Alonso anyway, cos he's crap
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael
Joe_Satriani Wrote:
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> I think that if anyone crashes on Alonso on
> purpose, he'll get expelled from F1. Can't see it
> happening....
Banned. B-A-N-N-E-D. Not expelled. Got it?
"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
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> I think that if anyone crashes on Alonso on
> purpose, he'll get expelled from F1. Can't see it
> happening....
Banned. B-A-N-N-E-D. Not expelled. Got it?
"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
Whatever...both words serve the same purpose
thing that worries me is if someone does, and its not done on purpose ferrari will get the blame or something.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
JB and Rubens learning how to make Pizza :P
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lol, its confirmed now, JB is a better driver than a "pizzaiolo"
"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
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lol, its confirmed now, JB is a better driver than a "pizzaiolo"
"I'm an artist, the track is my canvas, and the car is my brush."
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