The Official 2007 F1 Series Thread.

[Hick]

Still not over, not getting my hopes up.

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=41157

And in typical Alonso fashion:

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=41160

[dinanm3atl]

Yah they have... they tried to get Hamilton to win the championship but just fell a bit short :)

[Hick]

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=41154

www.FIA.com if you want to get real picky.

The issue in the past was that teams would chill the fuel in order to fit more into the tank. Parameters were set up to keep fuels in check and this time the temp was too high.

I know it was a BS statement and appeal by Mclaren, but the FIA has made some very odd/bias choices this year so i was not getting too excited until this all blew over, which i expected.

[dinanm3atl]

I read about this earlier today....and to be honest, I think Ron Dennis is just being a sore loser. Why can't he just lick his wounds (i.e. Stepney-gate and outrageous fine by the FIA) and just let it go. Ferrari beat them fair and square today.

Give it up McLaren - you got schooled properly. Now go build next years' car (minus the technical documents from Maranello)

Jon

McLaren can't file this. FIA keeps tabs on the temp. Their records show that BMW and Williams were between 2-5 degrees on some of the stops. Also one of the Japanese drivers car was 2 degrees off on his first stop but not again. So the FIA decided to investigate.

They later decided to do nothing. This is where McLaren filed an appeal. Unfortunately back in 95 I think this happened before and they got a slap on the wrist and NO POINTS WERE ADJUSTED. So they can't now take away points and effectively GIVE Hamiton the WDC... That would mean Ferrari and BMW and Williams filing appeals and one more bullshit drama this year. The season ended as the ultimate edge of the seat entertainment. If they took the points and Hamilton wins there would be some SERIOUS unrest and I would be willing to bet threats to pull out for a season or two. If you are going to have rules and enforce them you have to do it the same every time... FIA has to stick to this.

*The limit is 10 degrees UNDER ambient Temp*

*Updated Story FROM THE ONLY 100% True Formula1 News Source*

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2007/10/7023.html

[dinanm3atl]

Im pretty sure hes leaving mclaren, but that dosent mean hes going to renault, hense 'rumors' comment. I dont belive it until i see it on itv's website.

I won't believe ANYTHING until it is on formula1.com... They are the official website ;)

Funny how all the rumors and this site and that has all this bullshit filler material and formula1.com has 4 news article a day and RARELY do they match up to anything the other sites show :)

[Jon325i]

However its not over. Mclaren has filed a appeal with the FIA in regards to the legality of the BMW and Williams teams fuel. If deemed illegal then Lewis will win the championship.

I read about this earlier today....and to be honest, I think Ron Dennis is just being a sore loser. Why can't he just lick his wounds (i.e. Stepney-gate and outrageous fine by the FIA) and just let it go. Ferrari beat them fair and square today.

Give it up McLaren - you got schooled properly. Now go build next years' car (minus the technical documents from Maranello)

Jon

[dinanm3atl]

vivalegreg, you need some serous work on sentence structure.

Im in shock, i don know what to say. However its not over. Mclaren has filed a appeal with the FIA in regards to the legality of the BMW and Williams teams fuel. If deemed illegal then Lewis will win the championship.

Doubtful... This happened in 95 I believe and nothing was done, no points taken and no one was penalized. They really can't do anything because you can't suddenly decide to take points/finish away in 2007 but before you didn't... Ferrari will call foul and appeal again.

2nd off the rule is stupid. It was ~97 degrees outside with a track temp ~145... Maybe BMW and Williams tank was more in shade, Where do they take the ambient temp from? I guarantee you the temp in pit stall 1 is different than pit stall 5 and 9... It is a stupid rule but a rule none the less to enforce people from "cooling" the fuel which BMW and Williams were not doing.

I hate the crying I am reading everywhere... FIA did not "give" Ferrari the WDC and WCC. McLaren cheated and they gave the WCC to Ferrari. Hamilton GAVE AWAY his WDC by over driving at TWO RACES like a rookie would do. End of the story.

[NC325iC]

god that was awesom the come from behind victory for drivers champ was great, awesome end to the season, the past few races have been great, hamilton fucked himself in china

[Hick]

vivalegreg, you need some serous work on sentence structure.

Im in shock, i don know what to say. However its not over. Mclaren has filed a appeal with the FIA in regards to the legality of the BMW and Williams teams fuel. If deemed illegal then Lewis will win the championship.

[87Blue325iC]

The many faces of Kimi Raikkonen....

Thilled to have signed with Ferrari


Taking pole position


Laughing at a really funny joke


After back-to-back wins


Taking the World Driver's Title in 2007


Jon

That is classic!

[ldsbeaker]

Dude, that was AWESOME!!

P.S. I've gotten my wife hooked on the F1 thing this year. So hooked, in fact, that we want to name one of our kids Kimi (we've been tossing it around for a few months) But for sure, we want to name one of our boys...
Alonso Michael (Fernando Alonso vs Michael Schumacher)

[craig4ie]

^^lol, the iceman doesn't need to show emotion

[Jon325i]

The many faces of Kimi Raikkonen....

Thilled to have signed with Ferrari


Taking pole position


Laughing at a really funny joke


After back-to-back wins


Taking the World Driver's Title in 2007


Jon

[BDSax]

awesome race

[Erick]

Fuck I couldnt watch the race >.< gotta torrent it somewhere.....