The Official 2007 F1 Series Thread.

[vivalegreg]

Monaco was a prettty interesting race wow, Alonso really really wanted to win that one BAD.The rookie is still getting on the podium furthering himself down in F1 history for being the first Black driver and the first rookie to get on the podium so many times consecutively. Mclaren is looking mighty strong stilllll, my hats off to them. Ferrari, despite their troubles this race weekend still managed to get both cars in the points and so did Bmw. I was impressed by Fisi' performance in the Renault getting 4th? Thats their bet performance all season especially for the italian. Monaco is such a beautiful track. My dad was there this weekend i was so jealous! What great place to be i will be there one day. Massa did well too he is proving to be one of the front runners of the championship.

My story is this. The rookie. When will he fumble? WILL HE FUMBLE? He is tied for the lead in the championship right now and hes a rookie!!!!!!! AH only 22 years old a year older then me plus a few hundred million dollars richer we arent so different he and I. If only Ferrari let me get a free test session...

[vivalegreg]

p.s. this seems interesting http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=39420

[Jon325i]

My story is this. The rookie. When will he fumble? WILL HE FUMBLE? He is tied for the lead in the championship right now and hes a rookie!!!!!!!

I just wish the press would shift the topic to something else - why is it they seem to focus more on the inevitable failure? I'm sure it will happen some day....every racer faces it at some point in their professional driving career. Whether it is because of incliment weather conditions, being shunted off the track by the car behind, driver error, or an engine failure (remember how many Benz engine failures where experienced by McLaren just a season or two ago?)....every F1 driver will experience such a disappointment during the heat of a race - some more than others. Until such event(s) unfold for Lewis Hamilton, just watch in awe as this very promising new talent in the F1 ranks become a superstar in a very short time. Regardless of what color his skin is, this guy can drive at a pace that even has Michael Schumacher applauding and is destined to become a legend in Formula 1

AH only 22 years old a year older then me plus a few hundred million dollars richer we arent so different he and I. If only Ferrari let me get a free test session...

Bob Varsha and David Hobbs were commenting during yesterdays' race that to take a youngster from the ranks of karting to F1 requires a $10,000,000 investment and a single test session these days will cost you $1,400,000. This is where major sponsorship backing kicks in to get you there. Or if you come from a family of sizable wealth, have dad 'loan' you the dough.

Getting back to the race itself, McLaren is looking very strong now - their cars are quick and reliable as ever. Ferrari is still up there but the slightest hickup or glitch can set them back considerably. Monaco showed their strategy (and Kimi's faux pas in Q2) was not a threat to McLaren. The next two races, Canada and US, will be more like the race in Catalunya and Ferrari will probably gain some lost ground. Wheather Hamilton gets a win is anyones guess but podium finishes are just about a given.

Jon

[vivalegreg]

very true i agree with all of that. every driver will have his/her rainy day....and Hamillton, I am almost sure, realizes this and will get back up quickly and not let a bad move mess with him with it happens. Mclaren is back. Period. After the past couple years of engine troubls and reliability issuse they have made a hell of a comeback from it all. Props to them.

Ferrari usually does well at Indy but so has Mclaren in the past...it should be a very interesting race. Im glad to see Micheal still involved with Ferrari. Maybe we will see a Schumi run team one day? I wouldnt put it past him, he loves this stuff.

I believe it was Racer magazine with Mario Andretti on the cover, there was an article which was called something like What it cost to be a driver in F1. It was all dependent on what past experience the driver had and which route he takes to move up in the ranks of racing. Pretty much when it comes down to it the quickest way to get their is the most expensive, a rough 10 mill when it comes down to all the driving experience and classes you have to do. That is not including hotels, food, or transportation. That 10 mill however can be made up fairly quickly in a season or two in F1

[racingwoody]

Sorry, I still haven't posted pics from Spanish Grand Prix, they are coming. ALSO ANYONE IN COLUMBUS, OH. Studio 35 on Indianola Ave. just North of Hudson in Clintonville is showing the Canadian Grand Prix this Sunday. This is a single movie screen theatre with 300 available seating. Doors open at Noon and cost is $5 a person. They do serve BEER!! and food. For the Monaco Grand Prix there were about 50 people. We are trying to get as many as possible so they will keep opening the doors for us.

[racingwoody]

Just a reminder, F1 this weekend at Studio 35.

[vivalegreg]

Racingwoody are you going to the US Grand Prix? i am and i think my family and i are going to colombus to some country club that does professional cart racing. while were up there for the race. do you know what im talking about? I cant wait for the grand prix's coming up

[racingwoody]

I am going with my brother. We are sitting in North West Vista. We are only going for Sunday this year as I just got back from the Spanish Grand Prix and can't afford my normal 3 day trip at Indy. I don't know what Country Club in Columbus you are talking about with carting, but there is a place we go to in Indianapolis called Fast Times, it is on the North East End of the Belt way around Indianapolis. If you find a name of the Country Club you are talking about I may no better.

[Kristuphir]

I am going with my brother. We are sitting in North West Vista. We are only going for Sunday this year as I just got back from the Spanish Grand Prix and can't afford my normal 3 day trip at Indy. I don't know what Country Club in Columbus you are talking about with carting, but there is a place we go to in Indianapolis called Fast Times, it is on the North East End of the Belt way around Indianapolis. If you find a name of the Country Club you are talking about I may no better.

Probably great seats then, eh? My seats have been toward the top of the NWV for the last 4 years and it's a great place to watch the race from. From where we sit you can see them coming all the way off the start line and through the first 5-7 or so turns...

[racingwoody]

Yup!

[racingwoody]

BMW, P3 and I bet we have more fuel!!!!

[Hick]

BMW needs better race pace, this may be the race we see it at but looks like mclaren found something [flexwing]

[Jon325i]

Hamilton's pole position was inevitable at some point this season - he's looked strong from the very first race. But to see him snatch it before the half-way point of the season was a bit of a surprise (especially considering this is a track he's never raced on before). Depending on fuel load and pit strategy, either one of the McLarens are likely to finish on top....providing they can stay clear of those walls.

Glad to see BMW finish so well in Q3. Not sure what happened to Kubica though....hopefully he can hoist himself up a few notches over the course of the race. Both of them need to finish solidly in the points to keep the heat on Ferrari in the Constructors race.

Jon

[vivalegreg]

great start for bmw, letsss gooo heifeld

[vivalegreg]

i think alonso is feeling the pressure from his rookie teamate leading the race! he rarely ever makes mistakes like hes been doing