US GP

US GP#1171

By Selcouth_Feline - 02 Jul 06, 19:48

- 02 Jul 06, 19:48#1171

Argh.....why did they not red flag it?! 10% of the race was under the safety car :roll:

Wasn't surprised to see another accident after the safety car went off. I felt so sorry for Kimi

Personally, I think it was JPMs fault, and after that, I'd be surprised to see him driving in F1 next year. It's a shame, but he was already struggling for a drive and he's not done himself any favours over the past couple of races.

Sorry to keep banging on about it but GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ITV. The crash happens, and instead of showing us the crash footage (which we didn't actually see for about 10 minutes), we cut to 5 minutes of ads. Gee, thanks.....

Nice to see Massa doing well though, and in fact well done to Fisi! So pleased that Alon-slow wasn't on the podium

There was some great camera footage - I loved the upside-down shots

It's a shame hardly anyone was sitting in the grandstands, but I guess after last year it's understandable

#1172

By schumi - 03 Jul 06, 07:01

- 03 Jul 06, 07:01#1172

Poor JPM won't get a job driving nails next year, it's a shame he has so much potential he just seems to have lost his way. At least it at least for a couple of weeks looks like the championship is not over. ITV is a discrace and the commentry is as far out as a lighthouse

Probably next year there won't be so many empty seats, people tend to forget fairly fast.

Come on Schumi you can do it.

Michael Schumacher 8 times world champion.

#1173

By Selcouth_Feline - 03 Jul 06, 07:24

- 03 Jul 06, 07:24#1173

Have the stewards released their findings over the accidents yet?

#1174

By Stephen - 03 Jul 06, 07:33

- 03 Jul 06, 07:33#1174

I'm not sure Monty will be sidelined in 2007, he's a good driver, but he has to keep his cool on track and try harder to avoid incidents. Punting your team-mate off isn't the greatest thing he could have done on Sunday.

Well deserved win for Michael, and nice work by DC after his second pit stop.

#1176

By Selcouth_Feline - 03 Jul 06, 07:39

- 03 Jul 06, 07:39#1176

Talking of DC, a couple of nice quotes from the press conference:

David Coulthard

Firstly, a special thanks to Montoya for his contribution to my points finish!

Ron Dennis

We have looked at our data and the footage from various cameras and it's clear that as is often the case with accidents several things happened in close sequence. Heidfeld heavily squeezed Button, who squeezed Juan Pablo. Prior to those cars touching Juan Pablo ran into the back of Kimi who was making very effort to keep out of trouble.

Apparently, there was actually a huge crowd there - estimated 120,000 people. I guess the stands are just too big!

#1177

By Stephen - 03 Jul 06, 07:41

- 03 Jul 06, 07:41#1177

And the main press conference is here (another thing ITV didn't shop):

Link

#1178

By neil - 03 Jul 06, 08:09

- 03 Jul 06, 08:09#1178

Adios JPM, I'm afraid your best days are behind you.
Here's a man that has never taken responsibility for his own actions.

I couldn't fix your brakes,so I made your horn louder

#1179

By bud - 03 Jul 06, 09:08

- 03 Jul 06, 09:08#1179

JPM still has some races to show his worth.

#1180

By schumi - 03 Jul 06, 17:08

- 03 Jul 06, 17:08#1180

hate to agree with you Shrub but you're right he just lost his way and maybe if he sees where his career is going he might just get hungary again. I blame his marriage, women!!!!!!! about the press conference it seems even coronation street is more important

Michael Schumacher 8 times world champion.