The Official 2007 F1 Series Thread.

[Red_Rocket]

This was one of the most exciting races in the past few seasons, I wish Kubica a fast recovery though....any word on who BMWs replacement driver is for the few weekends?

[Jon325i]

As far as TV coverage for F1 races is concerned, the raceday coverage will be on Fox for four races (todays' Canadian GP, next weeks' USGP, the British GP and French GP - check the F1 calendar for the dates of the last two races). Keep in mind, this is raceday coverage only - practice and qualifying can still be seen on Speed.

Now as for todays' race, so many points to address.....where does a fan start?

First, Lewis Hamiltons' win was a bit of a surprise. I say 'bit' because I knew he was going to get one this year given the way his debut season has unfolded....I just wasn't expecting it to happen within the first six races. What else can be said about his performance today? He's very talented, has a solid & quick car and starting on pole just about assured him the commanding lead he held. What is more amazing about this accomplishment is the fact he did this on a track he's never raced before.

Next, Kubica's crash. In a word - wow. In another word - scary. It sort of reminded me of Joey Hands' accident. When Kubica ran off into the grass it looked as if he hit a bump or dip which launched the noise up some....then it look like it clipped S. Speed's ride parked by the barrier....this only put the nose up higher just before impact with the wall. In watching the replay, just a few more inches higher and his car could've nearly cleared the barrier and gone careening into god-knows-what. The following tumbles and breaking apart of the car raised the hair on the back of my next. I was almost fearing the worst. I hope Kubica makes a complete and speedy recovery.

Lastly, how about Sato and Super Best Friends putting the moves on Alonso? This is a team whose entire budget is probably smaller than Honda's catering budget for the factory team and they're starting to show more promise. Glad to see such an underdog status team making waves. Hope they do more of that this season.

Jon

[Hick]

massa and fisi both left the pit lane when the light at the end of the lane was red, kubica was sitting at the end of the pit lane waiting for it to go green when massa passed him and left pit.

YEAH I KNOW WHY....

What I want to know is why one set of people was penalized so severely while another was given a 'slap on the wrist'

[Erick]

I believe it was said as soon as Hamilton crossed the line that he (Hamilton) had another reason to celebrate because his friend Kubica had a broken leg and nothing more.

[10/10ths]

Just finished watching the race-WOW!!!! Easily the race of the year!

That was the worst crash I can remember seeing in awhile, sounds like he is ok but will certainly not race at Indy. I wonder if Vettel will fill in for him?

So much to talk about, lets see, how about the 2 Spykers going one after the other into the wall! I wonder if there was oil down or if Albers just followed him in? That brought out the first SC and then Kubica crashed BIG.

Was it Rosberg and Trulli who went into turn one together and spun in unison? Then Sato's pass on Alonso, that was crazy, he made it look easy! I need to watch that race again.

Justin

[vivalegreg]

crazy race, crazy season, next weekend at Indy should be awesome!!!

[PiercedE30]

remember what happend to Joey Han at Mid Ohio, kinda imagine that in a F1 car. that was a big one, i hope kubica is okay -that first bump had to of broken his back.

yeah, race was messed up. sato passing alanso made me lolz. but i want to know why massa and fisi were black flagged for a pit lane violation but alanso and webber[i think] were given drive throughs 10 second pealtys for something that would equate to about the same violation. im sure there is some dispute going on right now back in canada.

massa and fisi both left the pit lane when the light at the end of the lane was red, kubica was sitting at the end of the pit lane waiting for it to go green when massa passed him and left pit.

[Erick]

^ Word. The lack of the interviews was messed up.

[Kristuphir]

Crap coverage, but wicked race...almost like it was tailored to us NA audiences...but so much more interesting than usual!

[Hick]

remember what happend to Joey Han at Mid Ohio, kinda imagine that in a F1 car. that was a big one, i hope kubica is okay -that first bump had to of broken his back.

yeah, race was messed up. sato passing alanso made me lolz. but i want to know why massa and fisi were black flagged for a pit lane violation but alanso and webber[i think] were given drive throughs 10 second pealtys for something that would equate to about the same violation. im sure there is some dispute going on right now back in canada.

[vivalegreg]

crazy race, props to hamilton heifeld and third place for wurz. kinda disappointed to not see an interview at the end non the less crazy race. very random indeed. black flags and crashes and many position changes indy is going to be nuts!

[Erick]

Dude! 4 safety car showings... Alonso going offroad, holy crap this is a good race. lol

OMFG lol @ Trulli.

Random ass race.

[vivalegreg]

ha yea both races this weekend and next for the us grand prix are on fox...im sure speed is doing something special for the grand prix though too but it will be on fox live taping...this race has been non stop crazy. I heard that Kubica is 'ok' but that was a hell of an accident... Hamilton is just doing great i see a first place finish coming

[vivalegreg]

cute spin there by trulli and rosberg

[YAN-3]

great start for bmw, letsss gooo heifeld

thats what im hoping for. im not asking for much, 3rd would be fine for now.