F1 - Season 2007

[mickey]

Hamilton wins Japan Gp





Today's race was close to being canceled, but still got a green light, so we were able to see some action. Race started with a safety car, due to heavy raining. It wasn't until 20 th lap that the Sc went off and then the whole things started seriously. Hamilton was driving good, while Alonso had some troubles with car and others that tried to overtake him. Both ferrari drivers went to pits in first 19 th laps, because their tyres were ment for soft rain, not heavy. Still, they managed to get a very good final place, only shame is that Raikkonen was stuck behind Kovalainen (good race for Renault today). The ferrari driver managed to secure third place after Massa was called into pits few laps before end and after Raikkonen superbly overtook Coulthard on wet surface
Fernando Alonso crashed today, which means that the world title is basically in Hamilton's hands. During the race, a lot of drivers were switching in first place, some of them are Vettel, Webber, Fisichella, Kovalainen and so on ... .

Next race will be in China in a week, but i think that everything is already decided.


Race results:

1. L Hamilton (GBR) McLaren 2:34.579
2. H Kovalainen (FIN) Renault +8.377
3. K Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari +9.478
4. D Coulthard (GBR) Red Bull +20.297
5. G Fisichella (ITA) Renault +38.864
6. F Massa (BRA) Ferrari +49.042
7. R Kubica (POL) BMW +49.285
8. V Liuzzi (ITA) Toro Rosso +55.622
9. A Sutil (DEU) Spyker +1:00.129
10. R Barrichello (BRA) Honda +1:28.342
11. J Button (GBR) Honda +at 1 lap
12. S Yamamoto (JPN) Spyker +at 1 lap
13. J Trulli (ITA) Toyota +at 1 lap
14. N Heidfeld (DEU) BMW +at 2 laps
15. T Sato (JPN) Super Aguri +at 2 laps

Standings, drivers: 1. Lewis Hamilton 107 pts 2. Fernando Alonso 95 3. Kimi Räikkönen 90 4. Felipe Massa 80 5. Nick Heidfeld 56 6. Robert Kubica 35 7. Heikki Kovalainen 30

Standings, teams: 1. Ferrari 170 pts 2. BMW 92 3. Renault 51 4. Williams-Toyota 28 5. Red Bull-Renault 23 6. Toyota 12 7. Super Aguri-Honda 4 8. Honda 2 9. STR-Ferrari 1

[mickey]

Only two races to go, then i leave u alone



Gp of China [Shanghai]





Number of Laps: 56
Circuit Length: 5.400 km
Race Distance: 305.066 km
Lap Record: 1:32.238 - M Schumacher (2004)

[Kommu]

Well i think that u have done great job with these postings, just keep doing good job

[mickey]

Thanks kommu

I think that people are just not into F1 ... perhaps i should post more about football (champions league perhaps), so more people would post in sports topics. I should do a survey to find out what people want

So, football, basketball or something else??

[Kommu]

How about hockey? Nah, F1 news are best, we are just too amateurs to give any comment
For me personally, motorsports (more rally than F1) and hockey are those 2 witch gets my attention...

[yourbestfriend]

Hey Mickey, keep up the good work! I often miss the F1 on tv and I can easily see the results that you posted. So i am glad you do all this work.
Soccer is sth I like too, hockey however is a hamstergame, so not my thing (only some particular women's hockey )
Ybf.

[JNK]

Yes reporter-to-be material

Football (UCL and international tournaments and Bundesliga ), motor sports (WRC, F1) and hockey wich doesn't have so many international tournaments or cups are interesting. But I'm very satisfied so far with F1 coverages.
But in quite big community it's hard to see the favourite subjects of every member.

[mickey]

Friday, free practice 1

1. Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:37.024
2. Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes 1:37.108
3. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:37.128
4. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:37.210
5. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:37.707
6. Robert Kubica BMW 1:38.055
7. Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:38.208
8. Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:38.217
9. Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:38.270
10. Nick Heidfeld BMW 1:38.445
11. Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1:38.551
12. Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:38.661
13. David Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 1:38.700
14. Jenson Button Honda 1:38.942
15. Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:38.945
16. Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:39.238
17. Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Ferrari 1:39.497
18. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:39.535
19. Anthony Davidson Super Aguri-Honda 1:39.539
20. Sebastian Vettel STR-Ferrari 1:39.898
21. Sakon Yamamoto Spyker-Ferrari 1:40.126
22. Adrian Sutil Spyker-Ferrari 1:40.149


Friday, practice 2

1. Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:36.607
2. Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes 1:36.613
3. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:36.630
4. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:36.876
5. Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:37.151
6. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:37.450
7. Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:37.524
8. David Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 1:37.617
9. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:37.646
10. Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:37.970
11. Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1:38.062
12. Jenson Button Honda 1:38.205
13. Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:38.304
14. Robert Kubica BMW 1:38.379
15. Nick Heidfeld BMW 1:38.388
16. Alexander Wurz Williams-Toyota 1:38.531
17. Anthony Davidson Super Aguri-Honda 1:38.975
18. Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Ferrari 1:39.065
19. Adrian Sutil Spyker-Ferrari 1:39.224
20. Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:39.360
21. Sebastian Vettel STR-Ferrari 1:39.404
22. Sakon Yamamoto Spyker-Ferrari 1:40.051



Lewis Hamilton has escaped any FIA punishment after race stewards cleared him of erratic driving behind the safety car at Fuji last week.

The 22-year-old Briton had seemed resigned to being punished for his part in the collision between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel that eliminated both behind the safety car.

But, following a stewards meeting involving all three drivers and the now infamous youtube video showing the accident that Formula One's official cameras missed, the McLaren driver was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Had the decision gone against Hamilton, he could have been penalised ten places on the grid for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix or even stripped of his Japanese victory.

Hamilton leads the world championship by 12 points from team-mate Fernando Alonso and will become the first rookie to win the title if he wins the Shanghai race [source: eurosport]

[mickey]

If u would like it, i can post the uefa championship league results and group standings (only two matches have passed, so u haven't missed much). About hockey, it is easier to cover an international event (world cup, etc.) than nhl, since there are a lot of teams and matches, but it is up to all of u to suggest something. Then, the most "popular" thing can be posted about

[mickey]

Qualifications results/ starting positions:

1. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:35.798/ 1:35.898 / 1:35.908
2. Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:35.692/ 1:35.381/ 1:36.044
3. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:35.792/ 1:35.796/ 1:36.221
4. Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes 1:35.809/ 1:35.845/ 1:36.576
5. David Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 1:36.930/ 1:36.252/ 1:37.619
6. Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:37.135/ 1:36.709/ 1:38.013
7. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:37.199/ 1:36.602/ 1:38.153
8. Nick Heidfeld BMW 1:36.737/ 1:36.217/ 1:38.455
9. Robert Kubica BMW 1:36.309/ 1:36.116/ 1:38.472
10. Jenson Button Honda 1:37.092/ 1:36.771/ 1:39.285
11. Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Ferrari 1:37.047/ 1:36.862
12. Sebastian Vettel STR-Ferrari 1:37.006/ 1:36.891
13. Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:37.209/ 1:36.959
14. Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1:37.225/ 1:36.991
15. Anthony Davidson Super Aguri-Honda 1:37.203/ 1:37.247
16. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:37.144/ 1:37.483
17. Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:37.251
18. Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:37.290
19. Alexander Wurz Williams-Toyota 1:37.456
20. Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:38.218
21. Adrian Sutil Spyker-Ferrari 1:38.668
22. Sakon Yamamoto Spyker-Ferrari 1:39.336


As simple as this: If Hamilton wins, he becomes the world champion, the first rookie champion as well
His rivals must prevent him from achieving that with all means neccessary (reminds me of Schumacher and his behaviour in last few races of the season ... u remember Hakkinen, Hill and so on?)

[toppahousu]

No matter Hamilton is rookie and he must have enormous pressure he cant miss the lead anymore...he will be champion...too bad cause i though it was Räikkönens turn this time.
Hope last of the races still are tight races



Ps. Mickey have u got a hair (cut) or something cause i think u look different now
( avatar )...or is just that u took sunclasses of ?

[mickey]

I've changed my hair stylist, so that must be it. Strangely, but a lot of people told me that i look like some famous singer ... don't know why ... ;D
(i wouldn't mind if she was my hair stylist or something )

I also think that it is too late for others to prevent Hamilton from winning. They will just have to try in the incoming season ...

[mickey]

Raikkonen wins, Alonso second, Hamilton out





What an event! Lewis Hamilton went out due to flat tyre just meters from pit stops while Raikkonen won the Gp of China. Second in overall, Alonso, finished 2 nd today, which means that all three drivers still have chances to win the world championship title
A good race also for S. Vettel (finished 4 th after starting 17 th), Button (finished 5 th) and Liuzzi (7 th).
We can expect a real battle in the last race (Gp of Brasil) in 14 days
Be there!!!


Race results:

1. Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:37:58.395
2. Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes +9.8 secs
3. Felipe Massa Ferrari +12.8 secs
4. Sebastian Vettel STR-Ferrari +53.5 secs
5. Jenson Button Honda +68.6 secs
6. Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Ferrari +73.6 secs
7. Nick Heidfeld BMW +74.2 secs
8. David Coulthard Red Bull-Renault +80.7 secs
9. Heikki Kovalainen Renault +81.1 secs
10. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault +84.6 secs
11. Giancarlo Fisichella Renault +86.6 secs
12. Alexander Wurz Williams-Toyota +1 krog
13. Jarno Trulli Toyota +1 krog
14. Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda +1 lap
15. Rubens Barrichello Honda +1 lap
16. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota +2 laps
17. Sakon Yamamoto Spyker-Ferrari +3 laps

Overall, drivers: 1. Lewis Hamilton 107 pts 2. Fernando Alonso 103 3. Kimi Räikkönen 100 4. Felipe Massa 86 5. Nick Heidfeld 58 6. Robert Kubica 35 7. Heikki Kovalainen 30 8. Giancarlo Fisichella 21

Overall, teams:1. Ferrari 186 pts 2. BMW 94 3. Renault 51 4. Williams-Toyota 28 5. Red Bull-Renault 24 6. Toyota 12 7. STR-Ferrari 8 8. Honda 6 9. Super Aguri-Honda 4 10. Spyker-Ferrari 1

[toppahousu]

Right the moment i open my mouth and say Hamilton will take the champion he goes out at pit stop and now Räikkönen and Alonso are very close at overall standings....i should have done it earlier and maybe Räikkönen was leading in points at the moment


Anyway the race was cool....so much happened
Nice to see the races with happenings...not just driving one after another and standings change only at pit stops

[Big Steak]

Hamilton is just a lil kid who gets a good car good mechanics which alonso has tought them how to prepaire a good car....Anyone can be a good driver with a good car isnt it...Otherwise we all can saw that he could not handle the pressure on hes head!And i belive ha could not stand it in Brasil too.I belive in finnland driver Kimmi which he deserve title more then anyone here im a right??
Steak

[mickey]

I still think that Hamilton's 4 points represent a big lead, because today was the first time that he didn't get any points and we cannot expect that he won't get any in Brasil as well ... . Alonso still has some chances, but he must get at least 5 points more than Hamilton, which leads u to there predictions.
Alonso is the champion if:

Alonso 1 st (10pts), Hamilton 3 rd (6 pts) --> tied but Alonso more victories
Alonso 2 nd (8pts), Hamilton 6 th (3 pts)
Alonso 3 rd (6 pts), Hamilton 8 th (1 pt), Raikkonen musn't win
Alonso 4 th (5 pts), Hamilton 9 th (0 points), Raikkonen musn't win


Raikkonen wins if position are similar to these:

- 1 st, Hamilton 6 th, Alonso 3 rd
- 2 nd, Hamilton 8 th, Alonso 4 th



I don't want to bet here because Hamilton is still looking strong, very strong

[toppahousu]

bigsteak said:

Hamilton is just a lil kid who gets a good car good mechanics which alonso has tought them how to prepaire a good car....Anyone can be a good driver with a good car isnt it...Otherwise we all can saw that he could not handle the pressure on hes head!And i belive ha could not stand it in Brasil too.I belive in finnland driver Kimmi which he deserve title more then anyone here im a right??
Steak

Steak i still think that they might be a little better than we are.....
Sure u need a good car and good mechanics to succeed

[mickey]

Wurz will no longer be driving in f1






Williams driver Alexander Wurz has confirmed that he is to retire from Formula One racing with immediate effect. The team will announce his replacement for the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix on Tuesday.

Wurz made his Formula One debut in 1997 with Benetton in Canada, since which time he has driven for McLaren and most recently Williams, as test driver in 2006 before taking on a race seat for the 2007 season.

“I would today like to announce my retirement from active racing in Formula One,” said the 33-year-old Austrian, who has recently become a father for the third time. “I would like to thank my family and fans, everyone at AT&T Williams and my previous teams, as well as the media, for all of their support during my Formula One racing career.”

In ten seasons, Wurz has made 69 Grand Prix starts, with his most recent visit to the podium coming earlier this year in Canada. He has scored 13 points in 2007, but has struggled to match team mate Nico Rosberg, particularly in qualifying.

[Source= F1 page]

[mickey]

Last race of the season, Brasil Gp






Friday's first training:

1. Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:19.580
2. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:20.062
3. Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1:20.829
4. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:21.064
5. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:21.121
6. Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:21.243
7. Sebastian Vettel STR-Ferrari 1:21.598
8. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:22.104
9. Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:22.104
10. Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Ferrari 1:22.250
11. Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:22.434
12. Jenson Button Honda 1:22.477
13. David Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 1:22.667
14. Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:22.929
15. Adrian Sutil Spyker-Ferrari 1:23.248
16. Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:23.261
17. Anthony Davidson Super Aguri-Honda 1:23.551
18. Sakon Yamamoto Spyker-Ferrari 1:24.366
19. Nick Heidfeld BMW no time
20. Robert Kubica BMW no time
21. Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes no time
22. Giancarlo Fisichella Renault no time


Friday's second training:

1. Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:12.767
2. Fernando Alonso McLaren-Mercedes 1:12.889
3. Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:13.075
4. Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:13.112
5. Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:13.549
6. Robert Kubica BMW 1:13.587
7. Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:13.655
8. Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:13.664
9. David Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 1:13.706
10. Nick Heidfeld BMW 1:13.785
11. Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:13.829
12. Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1:13.879
13. Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:13.892
14. Jenson Button Honda 1:14.095
15. Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Ferrari 1:14.152
16. Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:14.179
17. Sebastian Vettel STR-Ferrari 1:14.409
18. Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:14.431
19. Anthony Davidson Super Aguri-Honda 1:14.477
20. Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1:14.543
21. Adrian Sutil Spyker-Ferrari 1:15.095
22. Sakon Yamamoto Spyker-Ferrari 1:15.715

[mickey]

Qualifications results:

1. F Massa (BRA) Ferrari 1:11.931
2. Hamilton (GBR) McLaren 1:12.082
3. Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari 1:12.322
4. F Alonso (ESP) McLaren 1:12.356
5. M Webber (AUS) Red Bull 1:12.928
6. N Heidfeld (DEU) BMW 1:13.081
7. R Kubica (POL) BMW 1:13.129
8. J Trulli (ITA) Toyota 1:13.195
9. D Coulthard (GBR) Red Bull 1:13.372
10. N Rosberg (DEU) Williams 1:13.477
11. R Barrichello (BRA) Honda 1:12.932
12. G Fisichella (ITA) Renault 1:12.968
13. S Vettel (DEU) Toro Rosso 1:13.058
14. V Liuzzi (ITA) Toro Rosso 1:13.251
15. R Schumacher (DEU) Toyota 1:13.315
16. J Button (GBR) Honda 1:13.469
17. H Kovalainen (FIN) Renault 1:14.078
18. T Sato (JPN) Super Aguri 1:14.098
19. K Nakajima (JPN) Williams 1:14.417
20. A Davidson (GBR) Super Aguri 1:14.596
21. A Sutil (DEU) Spyker 1:15.217
22. S Yamamoto (JPN) Spyker 1:15.487


Gentlemen, start ur engines