The Official 2008 F1 Series Thread

[devonjordan]

That was a great race, super exciting. What a way to start the season!!! Big thumbs up to BMW and McLaren teams. WTF ferrari, way to build six engines that cant finish a race HAHA.

[Hick]

Well, a few thoughts:

a) I hope the rest of the season is not like this. Im a Ferrari fan and this shit wont cut it for me. But i will say that throughout this weekend Hamilton has exhibited THE best car control and consistancy of everyone. This may just be his year.

b) Another 'Joey Hann' type crash with Timo Glock, much like Kubica at Canda last year.

c) Rubens Barrichello should be DQ by tomorrow for exiting the pit lane with double red lights under safety car... much like Massa and Fisichella at Canada last year. And if not, thats a load of crap handed down by the FIA.

[Jparkr]

I feel bad for Rubens... the pit jump wasn't his fault and I bet he was looking in the mirrors while the pit chief was filling his ear with information. It would be very easy for anyone to miss the red lights in that situation.

Fucking idiot Nakajima taking out Kubica. RAWH!!!

[E-Thirty]

BMW on the podium in F1 and Porsche takes Sebring. What a start to the season! I only wish Ferrari had their shit together to see how they would match up. Would love to see some real battles for the top later on.

[Dave]

That was like watching NASCAR.

I feel bad for Bourdais. Ferrari clearly have some reliability issues to sort out.

[Bimmerman325i]

That was an insanely fun race to watch. I'm really glad Heidfeld got a podium, he drove a great race. Anyone know why Kubica was pulled in the pit lane? I still haven't figured that one out.

[Jparkr]

because that idiot Nakajima tagged his rear wing while Kubica was getting his tires warmed up for the restart.

[Hick]

because that idiot Nakajima tagged his rear wing while Kubica was getting his tires warmed up for the restart.

Not quite. Looks like at the restart someone ahead of Kubica did not get the best launch. Kubica actually ran into the back of another car and Nakajima then hit Kubica. So in all both of them were 'idiots'

[Jparkr]

What? Did you even watch the incident or replays? Kubica was clearing Sebation's toro roso until Nakajima's williams hit him in the rear. That sent the bmw's front into the toro.

They already gave Nakajima a 10 position penalty for next weeks race in Malaysian because it was completely his fault.

[Hick]

Watch it again. Ive watched it three times. Theres no clear shot other than onboard kimi or someone further back. He got bottled up behind someone else and Nakajima ran into him. Racing incident.

However, Kubica is now one of my favs because he responded 'Okely dokely' during one of the cautions

[Jon325i]

A seriously great race - lots of noteworthy moments I can spew on for days about, but in the interest of keeping everyones' attention, I will keep it brief.

1) I was not the least bit surprised to see Kimi rocket from 15th to 8th at the start of the race. Had his race gone error-free following that great start, I have no doubt in my mind a red car would've been on the podium.

2) Lewis Hamilton - wow....what a drive! Damn near flawless all weekend and McLaren looks to be very quick. If Lewis' drive is a sign of things to come, he's a serious contender for the Driver's Title.

3) Sebastian Bourdais - welcome to F1.....better luck next time with that engine. He did quite well up to the point of his ka-blam-o.

4) Timo Glock - is that your best Joey Hand impression?

5) Coulthard - what were you thinking Massa was clearly along side to attempt the pass, I don't know how he could've NOT seen him. Watch before Formula One Management yanks it from YouTube....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ui1IoVZoZE

In summary: McLaren is quick and very few mistakes. Ferrari is quick but there's some wrinkles to iron out. BMW looks strong too, just stay out of trouble and the rest will take care of itself. Toyota was looking much improved until their luck ran out.

Practice for round 2 starts at Malaysia in 5 days

Jon

[Jparkr]

I agree that Massa was not at fault there. But, to quote a member of the BMWCCA board who brought up a good point.

A little bit Massa's fault, and a little bit the fault of the way you have to drive in F1, or any series with big $$$ involved. The lead driver has to turn in to the corner, or be seen as weak. I'm sure DC knew what would happen, but if he doesn't turn in, he's a sitting duck every time somebody gets up behind him, because they all remember that he will move over.

Joe, do you have the good view on the kubica innocent on a link? I haven't seen the one you saw so now i'm all curious now.

[sennafan]

I think Nico did well also. Team Willy is working it's way back. How long before Toyota strokes Frank a check and puts their sad team to rest.

[ldsbeaker]

That was like watching NASCAR.

BAN

[Jparkr]

Predictions for qualifying?

i think 1kimi, 2heidfield, 3massa, 4kubica, then 5hamilton.

you guys?