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mjjfelicia
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yes...hmm yes just a few more to go!
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Nope before Schumacher it was Senna and before Senna it was someone else... in fact noone is unbeatable I think... or everyone is till someone will beat them lol
I think someone as young as Hamilton or Rosberg could make it one day to the record numbers of a Michael Schumacher... but well yeah they would have to work pretty hard for it.
And earning already in those young years that much money... let's see if they really have their heart and determination as much in the sport as Schumacher had it.
But yes while Schumacher liked also most of the side effects... Kimi for example is an 'only the sport' guy obviously... what's wonderful with me. But it must be annoying for him.
I think someone as young as Hamilton or Rosberg could make it one day to the record numbers of a Michael Schumacher... but well yeah they would have to work pretty hard for it.
And earning already in those young years that much money... let's see if they really have their heart and determination as much in the sport as Schumacher had it.
But yes while Schumacher liked also most of the side effects... Kimi for example is an 'only the sport' guy obviously... what's wonderful with me. But it must be annoying for him.
you are right!!! :yes:
In my opinion Schumi is unbeatable when we are talking about the records. I think no one could achieve 7 world championships!!! Almost 1400 points, 91
grand prix wins, etc. They look unbeatable to me.Hadn't been Senna died he would have been at least 5-time-world-champion IMO. And maybe Schumi wouldn't have been 7 times WDC.
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I agree... Senna was the only one good enough to beat Shumi
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Wellllllllllllllllllll I was a Schumi fan through all those years even already when he was still that time at Benetton-Renault.
BUT however I saw that Alonso in a stupid Renault was good enough to beat Michael in a wonderful Ferrari. lol
I'm sure one day there will be someone good enough breaking Michaels records! lol
It will take some time and even more hard work... but it will happen.
On the other hand that would make F1 probably pretty 'boring' again uh?
It was kind of boring at with M. Schumacher at times.
BUT however I saw that Alonso in a stupid Renault was good enough to beat Michael in a wonderful Ferrari. lol
I'm sure one day there will be someone good enough breaking Michaels records! lol
It will take some time and even more hard work... but it will happen.
On the other hand that would make F1 probably pretty 'boring' again uh?
It was kind of boring at with M. Schumacher at times.
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It's nice of a Schumacher fan calling F1 boring in Schumacher times. I wouldn't have said it myself in respect of your feelings towards Schumi. I have to admit that I have been quit watching F1 during the early 2000s for about 3 or 4 years because it was so boring. If I had been a Ferrari or a Schumacher fan it wouldn't have been boring of course. About in the beginning of 2005 I started to watch it again and then I noticed this young flying Finn who was so passionate at driving and sooo quick... :lol: You already know the rest of the story.
I've just found this video on Youtube!
Warning!!!! Very dangerous, HUGE crashes, accidents...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GEouhU9SsE
Here's another one with cool music (this is not that bad):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWufQaZBxf0
Warning!!!! Very dangerous, HUGE crashes, accidents...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GEouhU9SsE
Here's another one with cool music (this is not that bad):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWufQaZBxf0
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Well I've mainly watched to see who'd make it behind Schumacher coming in as 1.! lol
But it was kind of boring.
I've found this intersting article on formule1.com
History of safety in Formule 1
Fifties and sixties
High safety standards are one of the trademarks of modern Formula One racing. However, the road to get there was long, as our chronological summary shows. In Part One we look at the first two decades of the sport's history...
The pioneering heroes of Formula One racing were daring men who sought adventure and speed. By the time the sport became fashionable, this had not really changed much. During the following years, however, safety steadily became more of a concern, with the ongoing pursuit of ever more elaborate safety measures.
May 13, 1950:
- The first Formula One race is held at Silverstone in England. The cars were designed purely for speed, with front engines and drum brakes. A fascinating experience without medical back-up or any form of safety net.
1955:
- Disc brakes are introduced - and a relocation takes place - the Australian Jack Brabham, in his Cooper, is the first Formula One competitor to drive a rear-engine vehicle.
In the early Sixties the first safety measures are introduced in Formula One racing…
1961:
- Engine capacity is reduced from 2.5 to 1.5 litres.
1963:
- Flag signals are introduced.
1963 to 1965:
- Vehicle fire prevention is advanced by improvements in fuel-tank construction.
- The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) assumes responsibility for safety on racing circuits.
- Helmets and overalls become mandatory. Drivers are required to wear fireproof suits and unbreakable full-visor helmets.
- Cockpits are restructured to allow the drivers to get out of the car more quickly.
1969:
- A maximum car height and chassis width is introduced.
The Seventies
In the Seventies, the focus is on vehicle safety but attention is also paid to the circuit conditions and improving driver equipment. The fuel tanks, for example, undergo numerous improvements, as does the chassis structure. The cockpit opening is enlarged and two outside mirrors become mandatory.
1970:
- The FIA introduces circuit inspections before races.
- Stipulations include double crash barriers, a safety distance of three metres between fences and spectators, and a wall between the pit lane and the track.
1971:
- The cockpit must be designed in such a way that the driver can be rescued within five seconds.
1972:
- Head rests and red rear lights are introduced.
- The six-point harness becomes mandatory.
1973:
- Medical tests for all drivers.
1974:
- Safety walls become mandatory.
1975:
- The FIA defines the standard for fireproof clothing. The presence of marshals is mandatory.
1977:
- The FIA determines uniform specifications for gravel traps and defines the standard for helmets.
1978:
- Only drivers with an FIA Superlicence may enter Formula One races.
History of safety in Formule 1
Fifties and sixties
High safety standards are one of the trademarks of modern Formula One racing. However, the road to get there was long, as our chronological summary shows. In Part One we look at the first two decades of the sport's history...
The pioneering heroes of Formula One racing were daring men who sought adventure and speed. By the time the sport became fashionable, this had not really changed much. During the following years, however, safety steadily became more of a concern, with the ongoing pursuit of ever more elaborate safety measures.
May 13, 1950:
- The first Formula One race is held at Silverstone in England. The cars were designed purely for speed, with front engines and drum brakes. A fascinating experience without medical back-up or any form of safety net.
1955:
- Disc brakes are introduced - and a relocation takes place - the Australian Jack Brabham, in his Cooper, is the first Formula One competitor to drive a rear-engine vehicle.
In the early Sixties the first safety measures are introduced in Formula One racing…
1961:
- Engine capacity is reduced from 2.5 to 1.5 litres.
1963:
- Flag signals are introduced.
1963 to 1965:
- Vehicle fire prevention is advanced by improvements in fuel-tank construction.
- The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) assumes responsibility for safety on racing circuits.
- Helmets and overalls become mandatory. Drivers are required to wear fireproof suits and unbreakable full-visor helmets.
- Cockpits are restructured to allow the drivers to get out of the car more quickly.
1969:
- A maximum car height and chassis width is introduced.
The Seventies
In the Seventies, the focus is on vehicle safety but attention is also paid to the circuit conditions and improving driver equipment. The fuel tanks, for example, undergo numerous improvements, as does the chassis structure. The cockpit opening is enlarged and two outside mirrors become mandatory.
1970:
- The FIA introduces circuit inspections before races.
- Stipulations include double crash barriers, a safety distance of three metres between fences and spectators, and a wall between the pit lane and the track.
1971:
- The cockpit must be designed in such a way that the driver can be rescued within five seconds.
1972:
- Head rests and red rear lights are introduced.
- The six-point harness becomes mandatory.
1973:
- Medical tests for all drivers.
1974:
- Safety walls become mandatory.
1975:
- The FIA defines the standard for fireproof clothing. The presence of marshals is mandatory.
1977:
- The FIA determines uniform specifications for gravel traps and defines the standard for helmets.
1978:
- Only drivers with an FIA Superlicence may enter Formula One races.
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The Eighties
In the Eighties, the most significant safety development in Formula One racing is the monocoque. McLaren and Lotus are the first teams to make safety cells out of carbon fibre, which provides considerably more impact protection than the aluminium composition used previously.
1981:
- The safety cell is extended to include the driver’s foot area.
1984:
- Refuelling during the race is prohibited, and the fuel tank must be located between the driver and the engine.
1985:
- Initial crash tests are used to determine the effects of frontal impact.
1986:
- Helicopters must stand ready for circuit medical personnel.
1987:
- The FIA regulates safety on permanent racing tracks.
1988:
- Crash tests for the safety cell and the fuel tank.
- The driver’s feet must be behind the front axle.
1989:
- Safety walls must be at least one metre high, and the pit wall must have a minimum height of 1.35 metres.
- Doping tests are introduced similar to those of the International Olympic Committee.
The Nineties
During the Nineties, an absolute priority is placed on protecting drivers, fans and marshals. In 1994, for example, all pit crews are required to wear fireproof clothing. The FIA puts in place a group of experts to assess how new technology can improve Formula One safety.
1993:
- The thickness of drivers’ helmets is increased from 80 to 400 millimetres.
- The height of the rear wing is reduced, the distance from the front wing to the ground is increased and the circumference of the steering wheel is reduced.
- Only normal fuel may now be used.
1994:
- Traction control, ABS, assisted brakes and automatic gears are prohibited as auxiliary driving features. Small front wings and a shorter diffuser reduce downforce.
- The FIA uses computer analysis to identify 27 particularly dangerous corners that have to be made safer.
- Crash tests for tyre barriers become mandatory, and the barriers must now also be secured by rubber belts.
- The speed limit in the pit lane is reduced to 80 km/h in practice and 120 km/h in races.
- The production standard for helmets becomes stricter. Ear plugs are prohibited so the drivers can hear better.
1995:
- Engine capacity is reduced from 3.5 to 3 litres.
- Crash tests become stricter, lateral crash tests are introduced, front wings are reduced.
- The FIA introduces new criteria for the acquisition of an F1 Superlicence.
1997:
- FIA accident data recorders are installed in all cars for more precise accident analysis.
- Small wings on the rear and sides are prohibited.
- Tyre barriers have to be bolted down.
1998:
- Car width is reduced from 2 to 1.8 metres, cockpits are enlarged.
- Grooved tyres instead of slicks are introduced to try to reduce cornering speeds.
1999:
- Wheels are attached to the chassis by tethers to stop them from flying off during accidents.
- The seat and driver can be removed together.
- The crash tests for the front of the car become stricter.
- Asphalt instead of gravel is used for some of the run-off zones.
In the Eighties, the most significant safety development in Formula One racing is the monocoque. McLaren and Lotus are the first teams to make safety cells out of carbon fibre, which provides considerably more impact protection than the aluminium composition used previously.
1981:
- The safety cell is extended to include the driver’s foot area.
1984:
- Refuelling during the race is prohibited, and the fuel tank must be located between the driver and the engine.
1985:
- Initial crash tests are used to determine the effects of frontal impact.
1986:
- Helicopters must stand ready for circuit medical personnel.
1987:
- The FIA regulates safety on permanent racing tracks.
1988:
- Crash tests for the safety cell and the fuel tank.
- The driver’s feet must be behind the front axle.
1989:
- Safety walls must be at least one metre high, and the pit wall must have a minimum height of 1.35 metres.
- Doping tests are introduced similar to those of the International Olympic Committee.
The Nineties
During the Nineties, an absolute priority is placed on protecting drivers, fans and marshals. In 1994, for example, all pit crews are required to wear fireproof clothing. The FIA puts in place a group of experts to assess how new technology can improve Formula One safety.
1993:
- The thickness of drivers’ helmets is increased from 80 to 400 millimetres.
- The height of the rear wing is reduced, the distance from the front wing to the ground is increased and the circumference of the steering wheel is reduced.
- Only normal fuel may now be used.
1994:
- Traction control, ABS, assisted brakes and automatic gears are prohibited as auxiliary driving features. Small front wings and a shorter diffuser reduce downforce.
- The FIA uses computer analysis to identify 27 particularly dangerous corners that have to be made safer.
- Crash tests for tyre barriers become mandatory, and the barriers must now also be secured by rubber belts.
- The speed limit in the pit lane is reduced to 80 km/h in practice and 120 km/h in races.
- The production standard for helmets becomes stricter. Ear plugs are prohibited so the drivers can hear better.
1995:
- Engine capacity is reduced from 3.5 to 3 litres.
- Crash tests become stricter, lateral crash tests are introduced, front wings are reduced.
- The FIA introduces new criteria for the acquisition of an F1 Superlicence.
1997:
- FIA accident data recorders are installed in all cars for more precise accident analysis.
- Small wings on the rear and sides are prohibited.
- Tyre barriers have to be bolted down.
1998:
- Car width is reduced from 2 to 1.8 metres, cockpits are enlarged.
- Grooved tyres instead of slicks are introduced to try to reduce cornering speeds.
1999:
- Wheels are attached to the chassis by tethers to stop them from flying off during accidents.
- The seat and driver can be removed together.
- The crash tests for the front of the car become stricter.
- Asphalt instead of gravel is used for some of the run-off zones.
The 21st century
Following the technological advances made in the late Nineties, the safety aspect of Formula One racing continues to become more and more important in the new century, as the following examples show…
2000:
- Impact speed for the mandatory crash test is raised from 13 to 14 metres per second.
- The carbon fibre walls of the cockpit must be at least 3.5 mm thick.
- The 2.5 mm Kevlar layer inside the cockpit walls is designed to resist penetration.
- The rollover bar above the driver’s head is raised by 20 to 70 cm and must be able to withstand a lateral force of 2.4 tons.
- Steering wheel: in the event of an accident, the driver must be able to exit the vehicle within ten seconds and re-attach the steering wheel.
- Rear-view mirrors: the mirrors must measure at least 120 x 50 millimetres.
- Time penalty: the penalty is shown on all trackside clocks, as well as the exact time the decision to penalise was taken by race stewards. From this point on, the driver concerned has three laps in which to go to the pits to sit out the penalty.
2001:
- Blue flag: a driver must allow a vehicle behind him to pass when the blue flag is shown for the third time. Otherwise a 10-second stop-and-go penalty will be imposed.
- The marshals are protected better by stricter safety specifications.
- Headrests must be mounted in accordance with FIA standards.
- Cockpit walls at a driver’s head level must rise to the rear at a slope of at least 16 degrees.
2002:
- Two-way telemetry: for the first time, the FIA allows not only engine, brake and suspension data to be transmitted to the pits, but also permits teams to send data back to the cars to adjust these parameters. In extreme cases, the engines can be limited or even turned off by radio: under yellow flags, for example, when another car has stopped in a dangerous position on the circuit. If the race is interrupted, drivers may change cars. But this is only allowed if the driver in the lead has not completed more than two laps.
- Penalties: time penalties (stop-and-go) can be imposed on drivers who trigger a false start, cause an accident or collision, force another driver off the track, fail to heed a blue flag three times, or intentionally impede another driver trying to overtake. Time penalties are also incurred for exceeding the speed limit in the pit lane, and may be imposed for running over chicanes if this gives an advantage to the driver in terms of track position.
- Crash test: there is a new lateral test for the rear of the cars. A force of 40 kN is exerted for 30 seconds on a defined area of the carbon fibre wall. There may be no discernible deformation following this applied force.
- Rear lights are increased in size to 6 x 6 centimetres.
- Power steering: power steering has been permitted since January 1st 2002, but without electronic control.
- Drivers: each team may change their lead driver once and their second driver three times during the season. In case of extreme circumstances, such as illness or accident, drivers may be replaced more often.
2003:
Numerous circuits undergo reconstruction prior to the season so as to improve safety even further.
- Silverstone: the Stowe corner’s run-off zone is changed to asphalt.
- Nurburgring: the chicane before the final corner is revised.
- Magny-Cours: the pits’ new exit lane is made safer as the cars now enter the circuit at racing speed.
- Budapest: the run-off zones and safety walls in the first corner are increased in size.
- Suzuka: the winding circuit is given larger run-off zones and new emergency access routes.
2004:
- Monte Carlo is given a permanent pit lane with garages for all the teams.
- New standards: the new tracks in Bahrain and Shanghai set new standards in terms of safety.
- Helmets: the FIA lays down a new standard which sets out even higher requirements for the safety of helmets.
2005:
- Head support: the protecting cushions on the inside of the cockpit are thickened from 75 to 100 millimetres.
- Wheel tethers: the wheels are connected to the chassis with high-performance tethers. Each tether must be able to withstand a minimum load of six tons.
- The Istanbul Park Circuit, built for the Turkish Grand Prix, is one of the safest and most modern Formula One tracks.
2006:
- The impact speed for the rear crash test is increased from 12 to 15 metres per second.
2007:
- The test kilometres permitted between January 1 and December 31 are limited to 30,000 per team. In the process, a maximum of 300 sets of tyres may be used. If the safety car comes onto the track, the pit lane is closed and only opened again when the entire field has formed up in position behind the safety car. The cars are fitted with diodes that transmit the flag signals from the marshals to the drivers in the cockpits.
- Circuits: for the first time since 1977, the Japanese Grand Prix is held in Fuji again and not in Suzuka. After a year’s break for reconstruction work to improve track safety, Spa has returned to the calendar.
- For safety reasons the speed limit in the pit lane is reduced from 100 to 80 km/h.
- During a safety-car phase, any lapped cars positioned between the cars running on the lead lap may overtake them and the safety car, in order to take up position at the back of the field. This is designed to prevent the leading drivers from being separated or even hindered by trailing cars at the re-start.
2008:
- Traction control is no longer permitted, which hopefully results in more overtaking manoeuvres.
- At the same time electronic starting assistance will be forbidden.
- A gearbox has to last for four Grand Prix weekends with effect from the start of the 2008 world championship.
Following the technological advances made in the late Nineties, the safety aspect of Formula One racing continues to become more and more important in the new century, as the following examples show…
2000:
- Impact speed for the mandatory crash test is raised from 13 to 14 metres per second.
- The carbon fibre walls of the cockpit must be at least 3.5 mm thick.
- The 2.5 mm Kevlar layer inside the cockpit walls is designed to resist penetration.
- The rollover bar above the driver’s head is raised by 20 to 70 cm and must be able to withstand a lateral force of 2.4 tons.
- Steering wheel: in the event of an accident, the driver must be able to exit the vehicle within ten seconds and re-attach the steering wheel.
- Rear-view mirrors: the mirrors must measure at least 120 x 50 millimetres.
- Time penalty: the penalty is shown on all trackside clocks, as well as the exact time the decision to penalise was taken by race stewards. From this point on, the driver concerned has three laps in which to go to the pits to sit out the penalty.
2001:
- Blue flag: a driver must allow a vehicle behind him to pass when the blue flag is shown for the third time. Otherwise a 10-second stop-and-go penalty will be imposed.
- The marshals are protected better by stricter safety specifications.
- Headrests must be mounted in accordance with FIA standards.
- Cockpit walls at a driver’s head level must rise to the rear at a slope of at least 16 degrees.
2002:
- Two-way telemetry: for the first time, the FIA allows not only engine, brake and suspension data to be transmitted to the pits, but also permits teams to send data back to the cars to adjust these parameters. In extreme cases, the engines can be limited or even turned off by radio: under yellow flags, for example, when another car has stopped in a dangerous position on the circuit. If the race is interrupted, drivers may change cars. But this is only allowed if the driver in the lead has not completed more than two laps.
- Penalties: time penalties (stop-and-go) can be imposed on drivers who trigger a false start, cause an accident or collision, force another driver off the track, fail to heed a blue flag three times, or intentionally impede another driver trying to overtake. Time penalties are also incurred for exceeding the speed limit in the pit lane, and may be imposed for running over chicanes if this gives an advantage to the driver in terms of track position.
- Crash test: there is a new lateral test for the rear of the cars. A force of 40 kN is exerted for 30 seconds on a defined area of the carbon fibre wall. There may be no discernible deformation following this applied force.
- Rear lights are increased in size to 6 x 6 centimetres.
- Power steering: power steering has been permitted since January 1st 2002, but without electronic control.
- Drivers: each team may change their lead driver once and their second driver three times during the season. In case of extreme circumstances, such as illness or accident, drivers may be replaced more often.
2003:
Numerous circuits undergo reconstruction prior to the season so as to improve safety even further.
- Silverstone: the Stowe corner’s run-off zone is changed to asphalt.
- Nurburgring: the chicane before the final corner is revised.
- Magny-Cours: the pits’ new exit lane is made safer as the cars now enter the circuit at racing speed.
- Budapest: the run-off zones and safety walls in the first corner are increased in size.
- Suzuka: the winding circuit is given larger run-off zones and new emergency access routes.
2004:
- Monte Carlo is given a permanent pit lane with garages for all the teams.
- New standards: the new tracks in Bahrain and Shanghai set new standards in terms of safety.
- Helmets: the FIA lays down a new standard which sets out even higher requirements for the safety of helmets.
2005:
- Head support: the protecting cushions on the inside of the cockpit are thickened from 75 to 100 millimetres.
- Wheel tethers: the wheels are connected to the chassis with high-performance tethers. Each tether must be able to withstand a minimum load of six tons.
- The Istanbul Park Circuit, built for the Turkish Grand Prix, is one of the safest and most modern Formula One tracks.
2006:
- The impact speed for the rear crash test is increased from 12 to 15 metres per second.
2007:
- The test kilometres permitted between January 1 and December 31 are limited to 30,000 per team. In the process, a maximum of 300 sets of tyres may be used. If the safety car comes onto the track, the pit lane is closed and only opened again when the entire field has formed up in position behind the safety car. The cars are fitted with diodes that transmit the flag signals from the marshals to the drivers in the cockpits.
- Circuits: for the first time since 1977, the Japanese Grand Prix is held in Fuji again and not in Suzuka. After a year’s break for reconstruction work to improve track safety, Spa has returned to the calendar.
- For safety reasons the speed limit in the pit lane is reduced from 100 to 80 km/h.
- During a safety-car phase, any lapped cars positioned between the cars running on the lead lap may overtake them and the safety car, in order to take up position at the back of the field. This is designed to prevent the leading drivers from being separated or even hindered by trailing cars at the re-start.
2008:
- Traction control is no longer permitted, which hopefully results in more overtaking manoeuvres.
- At the same time electronic starting assistance will be forbidden.
- A gearbox has to last for four Grand Prix weekends with effect from the start of the 2008 world championship.
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Welcome on board, mjjfelicia !
It's nice to have more chatters, though it would be nice to have other than Ferrari-fan opinions too.. :smilerolleyes:
My mom always comes talk something when I watch F1 and I just have to be like "shh shh I'm watching F1 shut up!" all the time :lol:
I also think that Schumi's records are beatable because there are lots of talented guys (ie. Hamilton, Kovalainen) who have like 10 years in Formule world and they have plenty of time beating his records, but it also might be that there will never be anyone who can beat Schumi.
Who knows?
edit: yay we did it ! we're only 3 posts behind the wrestling thread :lol:
It's nice to have more chatters, though it would be nice to have other than Ferrari-fan opinions too.. :smilerolleyes:
I'm excactly like that, too.
My mom always comes talk something when I watch F1 and I just have to be like "shh shh I'm watching F1 shut up!" all the time :lol:
I also think that Schumi's records are beatable because there are lots of talented guys (ie. Hamilton, Kovalainen) who have like 10 years in Formule world and they have plenty of time beating his records, but it also might be that there will never be anyone who can beat Schumi.
Who knows?
edit: yay we did it ! we're only 3 posts behind the wrestling thread :lol:
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Mika Mäki - next Kimi Räikkönen?
In the first four rounds of the 2008 Formula 3 Euro Series season, Mika Mäki (Mücke Motorsport) succeeded in making a truly impressive debut. The Finn already has celebrated two race wins and despite having been forced into retirement, once, he currently holds the championship lead in the planet's most competitive young-driver series.
With these successes, Mäki is following the footsteps of Finland's greatest racing drivers, Mika Häkkinen, Kimi Räikkönen and Keke Rosberg. All the three Finns won the Formula One World Championship - and that's the title Mäki and every other young gun also dreams about winning.
20-year old Mika Mäki joined the Formula 3 Euro Series this winter as reigning Italian Formula 3 Champion. Team Mücke Motorsport was the ideal choice for him as team Principal Peter Mücke loves to work with rookies - and does so successfully. This was proven by the Berlin based squad for the first time back in 2003. Then, they finished runner-up in the maiden Formula 3 Euro Series season with rookie Christian Klien. Germany's up-and-coming Formula 1 ace Sebastian Vettel and Sébastien Buemi, Switzerland's biggest motor-racing hope, are further examples of Mücke's successful work with Formula 3 newcomers.
The fact that Mika Mäki raced for two years in the Formula BMW Germany before making the step to the Italian Formula 3 Championship also proves to be helpful, now. Having done so, he already knows most of the Formula 3 Euro Series venues and hasn't to learn the tracks.
With two wins under his belt, the hopeful young racer from Tampere has won 50 percent of the races contested to date and holds the championship lead. And he even could have added some more points to his tally. In the Sunday race of the Hockenheim weekend, he and Jean-Karl Vernay collided while battling it out for fifth position. So, he has scored 19 points, just as the current runner-up, Edoardo Mortara.
http://www.mikamaki.com/
In the first four rounds of the 2008 Formula 3 Euro Series season, Mika Mäki (Mücke Motorsport) succeeded in making a truly impressive debut. The Finn already has celebrated two race wins and despite having been forced into retirement, once, he currently holds the championship lead in the planet's most competitive young-driver series.
With these successes, Mäki is following the footsteps of Finland's greatest racing drivers, Mika Häkkinen, Kimi Räikkönen and Keke Rosberg. All the three Finns won the Formula One World Championship - and that's the title Mäki and every other young gun also dreams about winning.
20-year old Mika Mäki joined the Formula 3 Euro Series this winter as reigning Italian Formula 3 Champion. Team Mücke Motorsport was the ideal choice for him as team Principal Peter Mücke loves to work with rookies - and does so successfully. This was proven by the Berlin based squad for the first time back in 2003. Then, they finished runner-up in the maiden Formula 3 Euro Series season with rookie Christian Klien. Germany's up-and-coming Formula 1 ace Sebastian Vettel and Sébastien Buemi, Switzerland's biggest motor-racing hope, are further examples of Mücke's successful work with Formula 3 newcomers.
The fact that Mika Mäki raced for two years in the Formula BMW Germany before making the step to the Italian Formula 3 Championship also proves to be helpful, now. Having done so, he already knows most of the Formula 3 Euro Series venues and hasn't to learn the tracks.
With two wins under his belt, the hopeful young racer from Tampere has won 50 percent of the races contested to date and holds the championship lead. And he even could have added some more points to his tally. In the Sunday race of the Hockenheim weekend, he and Jean-Karl Vernay collided while battling it out for fifth position. So, he has scored 19 points, just as the current runner-up, Edoardo Mortara.
http://www.mikamaki.com/
^^^Cool article! Thanks for sharing!
yeah, I feel you :lol:
I'm like shhh, but still I'm the one who is talking all the time during the races....:lol: I have special "radars" because when they say something about Kimi I quit talking immediately... my mother and my husband always making jokes that they say "shhh" before I say it :toofunny:
yeah, I feel you :lol:
I'm like shhh, but still I'm the one who is talking all the time during the races....:lol: I have special "radars" because when they say something about Kimi I quit talking immediately... my mother and my husband always making jokes that they say "shhh" before I say it :toofunny:
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Somebody wrote this about Kimi in a Hungarian forum, I think it’s very true!!! :yes:
"It’s very easy to make such comments that might make Kimi worry for the newspapers or sport magazines. That kind of attitude was always powerful in this sport. But it seems that experts or team bosses kind of forgot who they are talking about? This kid fell asleep before his debut Grand Prix in Australia, 2001!!! Do you really believe that he worries at all????!!! Are you serious??
Kimi is not that kind of guy. Who was able to go for the world championship title beside Schumi during the 2003 season with full of McLaren car DNFs??? Who was able to fight for the championship against Alonso in a year 2005 full of continuous reliability problems and engine failures (with seven wins)??? Who was able to stand up after almost half a year problems in a new team, in a new car in 2007, and win the championship? Do you think this guy would worry at all after a bad and unsuccessful Monaco Grand Prix or because of Massa’s good series. Who didn’t care that after he left McLaren there came a rookie who was able to win with that damn car and was in front of him all the season last year? Who didn’t care that they wanted him to be Schumi II, he won’t let himself down because of a Massa.
He doesn’t and won’t worry I bet!
The media has been trying to let him down for 8 years. They can’t get close to him, they can’t break his extremely stabile attitude, they can’t break his cheeky ice cool approach.
One more thing… it’s absurd if he had pressure on him or had he been forced by Massa. He sees himself and his career as an insider and says: he would like to win the title again but he doesn’t have to prove anything. He had to do it till 2007, now it’s not his aim anymore. Now it’s Massa’ turn. Now Kimi can race calmly (for God’s sake, can anyone imagine that he might do it the other way???)
The season’s spiritually exciting part hasn’t even started yet!!! If there’s the same pressure on Hamilton, on Massa and on Kimi from the 12th race on… who will be the one who could cope with it the best? When Kimi is a made man already, he’s the reigning world champion, who knows when he would like to retire? Let’s think about Alonso in Fuji, Hamilton’s last two races from the 2007 season, and Kimi at the same races.
Don’t try to think about Kimi that way, if we know very well that it’s far from his personality. He doesn’t have to worry at all. He has to do the races, and win them. Races, not the qualifying. By far it looks quite good. I don’t worry, and I bet that Kimi does the same…
To add some facts to the above mentioned things let’s not forget that he was the one who came into F1 in the last 20 years with the less experience possible. Everyone took part in every kind of championships, they grew up in them, they looked at everybody, but Kimi dropped in a F1 car immediately.
Let’s imagine that pressure when you are 21 years old, took part only in 23 formule car races before for about a year and suddenly comes your manager and says: look, somebody called from F1, or look, here’s somebody from F1 he will see how your race goes. Only after 1 week later: look, they would like to meet with you, some months later: hey, Kimi, they would like to sign the contract with you. Later: they don’t want to give you the superlicense because you are inexperienced…
Let’s imagine ourselves in his place and think about it. What kind of pressures were these??? If FIA wouldn’t let you do the race and your team boss pushes you on the grid.. How much do you have to prove and owe him, to your manager, to the FIA, that you are good enough!!??
It’s not logical then that this kid would fall asleep before his maiden race in F1??!! :lol:
Don’t you try to believe that this kind of bad series nowadays would let him down.
So overall I don’t worry about him at all. If there would be 5 bad races to go for him I think he would be able to stand up strong and win 7 races after."
"It’s very easy to make such comments that might make Kimi worry for the newspapers or sport magazines. That kind of attitude was always powerful in this sport. But it seems that experts or team bosses kind of forgot who they are talking about? This kid fell asleep before his debut Grand Prix in Australia, 2001!!! Do you really believe that he worries at all????!!! Are you serious??
Kimi is not that kind of guy. Who was able to go for the world championship title beside Schumi during the 2003 season with full of McLaren car DNFs??? Who was able to fight for the championship against Alonso in a year 2005 full of continuous reliability problems and engine failures (with seven wins)??? Who was able to stand up after almost half a year problems in a new team, in a new car in 2007, and win the championship? Do you think this guy would worry at all after a bad and unsuccessful Monaco Grand Prix or because of Massa’s good series. Who didn’t care that after he left McLaren there came a rookie who was able to win with that damn car and was in front of him all the season last year? Who didn’t care that they wanted him to be Schumi II, he won’t let himself down because of a Massa.
He doesn’t and won’t worry I bet!
The media has been trying to let him down for 8 years. They can’t get close to him, they can’t break his extremely stabile attitude, they can’t break his cheeky ice cool approach.
One more thing… it’s absurd if he had pressure on him or had he been forced by Massa. He sees himself and his career as an insider and says: he would like to win the title again but he doesn’t have to prove anything. He had to do it till 2007, now it’s not his aim anymore. Now it’s Massa’ turn. Now Kimi can race calmly (for God’s sake, can anyone imagine that he might do it the other way???)
The season’s spiritually exciting part hasn’t even started yet!!! If there’s the same pressure on Hamilton, on Massa and on Kimi from the 12th race on… who will be the one who could cope with it the best? When Kimi is a made man already, he’s the reigning world champion, who knows when he would like to retire? Let’s think about Alonso in Fuji, Hamilton’s last two races from the 2007 season, and Kimi at the same races.
Don’t try to think about Kimi that way, if we know very well that it’s far from his personality. He doesn’t have to worry at all. He has to do the races, and win them. Races, not the qualifying. By far it looks quite good. I don’t worry, and I bet that Kimi does the same…
To add some facts to the above mentioned things let’s not forget that he was the one who came into F1 in the last 20 years with the less experience possible. Everyone took part in every kind of championships, they grew up in them, they looked at everybody, but Kimi dropped in a F1 car immediately.
Let’s imagine that pressure when you are 21 years old, took part only in 23 formule car races before for about a year and suddenly comes your manager and says: look, somebody called from F1, or look, here’s somebody from F1 he will see how your race goes. Only after 1 week later: look, they would like to meet with you, some months later: hey, Kimi, they would like to sign the contract with you. Later: they don’t want to give you the superlicense because you are inexperienced…
Let’s imagine ourselves in his place and think about it. What kind of pressures were these??? If FIA wouldn’t let you do the race and your team boss pushes you on the grid.. How much do you have to prove and owe him, to your manager, to the FIA, that you are good enough!!??
It’s not logical then that this kid would fall asleep before his maiden race in F1??!! :lol:
Don’t you try to believe that this kind of bad series nowadays would let him down.
So overall I don’t worry about him at all. If there would be 5 bad races to go for him I think he would be able to stand up strong and win 7 races after."
This is an important article!!! I wish more people would talk about it! It's as sensational as Kimi's mistake"
I wonder how many people would talk about this though. They already got the brainwash about the "fool Räikkönen" :sad:
This means Kimi would have gotten the 4th place and would have scored 5 points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sutil would not have scored points at Monaco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A 25 second penalty awaited the Force India driver
Whether he was punted out of the race by Kimi Raikkonen or not, Adrian Sutil would not have banked five points at the recent Monaco Grand Prix.
It has emerged that, although the young German was merely reprimanded by stewards for earlier overtaking under yellow flags in the Monte Carlo race, the FIA representatives would have taken different action had the Force India driver actually reached the chequered flag.
Sutil was in tears after the Raikkonen crash, and his team bosses claimed that the reigning world champion's driving error cost Force India several million dollars for the lost points.
But according to the Swiss newspaper Blick, Sutil would have been demoted out of the points even if he had finished.
Steward Paul Gutjahr confirmed: "We would have had to give him a 25-second penalty, because he overtook three cars under yellow flags after the Alonso-Heidfeld collision at the hairpin."
A 25-second penalty would have dropped Sutil from fourth to at least 10th place.
I wonder how many people would talk about this though. They already got the brainwash about the "fool Räikkönen" :sad:
This means Kimi would have gotten the 4th place and would have scored 5 points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sutil would not have scored points at Monaco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A 25 second penalty awaited the Force India driver
Whether he was punted out of the race by Kimi Raikkonen or not, Adrian Sutil would not have banked five points at the recent Monaco Grand Prix.
It has emerged that, although the young German was merely reprimanded by stewards for earlier overtaking under yellow flags in the Monte Carlo race, the FIA representatives would have taken different action had the Force India driver actually reached the chequered flag.
Sutil was in tears after the Raikkonen crash, and his team bosses claimed that the reigning world champion's driving error cost Force India several million dollars for the lost points.
But according to the Swiss newspaper Blick, Sutil would have been demoted out of the points even if he had finished.
Steward Paul Gutjahr confirmed: "We would have had to give him a 25-second penalty, because he overtook three cars under yellow flags after the Alonso-Heidfeld collision at the hairpin."
A 25-second penalty would have dropped Sutil from fourth to at least 10th place.
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Wow.. Well that should put an end to all that "fool Räikkönen" thing.. I'm not jealous to Sutil or Force India team right now.. :smilerolleyes:
Other good news as well..
Kimi won "Best Sport act of the year" prize yesterday evening in Finnish Sport Gala where best athletics from previous year were rewarded for the first time.
Kimi's World Championship was chosen by Finnish people as best Sport act of last year, in category which also included Janne Ahonen, Finland's Ice Hockey team, Virpi Kuitunen etc.
Because Kimi was already on his way to Canada, Riku Kuvaja received the price for him. "Kimi told me to thank 2 persons especially and they are his parents Paula and Matti. Without them this career couldn't be possible so thank you", Kuvaja said after receiving the prize.
Other good news as well..
Kimi won "Best Sport act of the year" prize yesterday evening in Finnish Sport Gala where best athletics from previous year were rewarded for the first time.
Kimi's World Championship was chosen by Finnish people as best Sport act of last year, in category which also included Janne Ahonen, Finland's Ice Hockey team, Virpi Kuitunen etc.
Because Kimi was already on his way to Canada, Riku Kuvaja received the price for him. "Kimi told me to thank 2 persons especially and they are his parents Paula and Matti. Without them this career couldn't be possible so thank you", Kuvaja said after receiving the prize.
^^^Wow, finally some good news!!!
It's cool, thanks for sharing.
He's so lovely that he thanked his parents. I think it's a good thing when you don't forget where did you come from if you'd become famous or rich. He never kept in secret that they were not rich at all and couldn't afford luxury things. It's nice though that his parents were (and hopefully they will be in the future) there for him every time. What I can see from pictures - they are a lovely couple. Kimi looks like his father very much, they have the same smiling, clear, honest eyes IMO (and the eyes are the mirrors of the soul).
Btw, who is Riku Kuvaja?
It's cool, thanks for sharing.
He's so lovely that he thanked his parents. I think it's a good thing when you don't forget where did you come from if you'd become famous or rich. He never kept in secret that they were not rich at all and couldn't afford luxury things. It's nice though that his parents were (and hopefully they will be in the future) there for him every time. What I can see from pictures - they are a lovely couple. Kimi looks like his father very much, they have the same smiling, clear, honest eyes IMO (and the eyes are the mirrors of the soul).
Btw, who is Riku Kuvaja?
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Congrats to Lewis for a spectacular Monaco Grand Prix,
Sorry guys could not resist with this Kimi talk lol
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Sorry guys could not resist with this Kimi talk lol
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Usually we don't talk about these kind of things but I think since this thread is for F1 in general... here it is:
Mosley wins vote of confidence
Max Mosley has won a motion of confidence following the alleged sex romp revealed earlier this year by the News of the World newspaper.
At an FIA Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) today in Paris, the 68-year old secured the majority of the 177 votes he required to remain FIA President, the BBC reports this morning.
Mosley has gone on record to saying that he does not intend to stand for re-election next year and plans to devote much of his time to his legal battle following the allegations, as well as securing the long-term future of the sport.
This morning, F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone told The Times that he was ‘100 percent' sure that Mosley would stand for re-election next year despite Mosley’s comment to the contrary.
Mosley wins vote of confidence
Max Mosley has won a motion of confidence following the alleged sex romp revealed earlier this year by the News of the World newspaper.
At an FIA Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) today in Paris, the 68-year old secured the majority of the 177 votes he required to remain FIA President, the BBC reports this morning.
Mosley has gone on record to saying that he does not intend to stand for re-election next year and plans to devote much of his time to his legal battle following the allegations, as well as securing the long-term future of the sport.
This morning, F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone told The Times that he was ‘100 percent' sure that Mosley would stand for re-election next year despite Mosley’s comment to the contrary.
Riku Kuvaja is Kimi's personal manager.
oh, thanks for the info. I didn't know that. I want this job! :lol:
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Kimi's new boat has already been stranded :doh: But Kimi wasn't driving, don't worry
It has to be fixed for at least two days now..
Just few days ago I noticed that in my home town there's huge Tag Heuer promo pic with Kimi on it. I was like :wild: when I saw it, I really hadn't noticed it before, which is strange and I think it's pretty new.. And it's not so usual here (it's pretty small place where I live..) to have big promos on the streets..
It has to be fixed for at least two days now..
Just few days ago I noticed that in my home town there's huge Tag Heuer promo pic with Kimi on it. I was like :wild: when I saw it, I really hadn't noticed it before, which is strange and I think it's pretty new.. And it's not so usual here (it's pretty small place where I live..) to have big promos on the streets..
^^^wow, it's cool to have such huge promos in your town.
We have big tables on the main street but no Tag Heuer advertisement :sad:
Btw, we have got the invoice for our tickets for F1. Yay!!!!!!!!
What has happened to Kimi's boat???
We have big tables on the main street but no Tag Heuer advertisement :sad:
Btw, we have got the invoice for our tickets for F1. Yay!!!!!!!!
What has happened to Kimi's boat???
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Kimi calm heading to Canada
Prior to the Monaco race, all the teams had one day's testing on the 'Canada-spec' layout at the Paul Ricard circuit, however the day was pretty much washed out by rain and so there are no real indicators of who has done the best preparation work for what is the first low downforce configuration circuit on the calendar. So far this year, Ferrari has been competitive at all types of track and the team has enjoyed great success on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the past, even if it has not won here for the past three years: there have been eleven wins here for the Prancing Horse and Kimi Raikkonen won with McLaren in 2005.
This race has always been one of the most popular on the calendar, particularly so for the Ferrari team, who can always count on extensive and very vocal support from the large Italian community in Montreal and we can be sure of at least one Ferrari victory this weekend, as the F430 car has its own one-make series, the North American Ferrari Challenge running as a support race to the main event!
The circuit itself is unusual, offering all the usual challenges of a high speed road circuit, but with little in the way of run-off at the side of the track on the cramped confines of the island. This also means facilities have not been the best, with cramped working conditions for the teams, although this year there have been modifications to the track itself, with the unforgiving kerbs smoothed out and team areas also improved.
Logistically, there is a change this year as the usual additional workload of dealing with an overseas race is further complicated by the fact that everything has to be packed up and flown back to Europe for the French GP, which is now the next round, rather than going on to the traditional appointment in the USA.
As for the F2008, they are basically the same as used on the streets of Monaco, barring small modifications to suit the low downforce nature of the track. This will be the second race for both engines and gearboxes: engines did not get a very hard time a fortnight ago on the lowest mileage track of the year and the Monegasque rain also means the power plants did not get put under any undue strain, even if the street circuit is quite tough on transmissions.
Braking is an issue in Montreal, with tight corners following high speed straights and evaluating brake cooling and the effect on the brakes of running with heavy fuel loads will be a key area to watch during Friday's free practice sessions. Two factors mean one can predict an exciting Sunday afternoon: the fact the track layout is conducive to overtaking and its location, in an exposed area near the ocean also makes for changeable weather with the chance of a sudden downpour at any time.
Indeed, current weather forecasts predict a good chance of rain on race day. In terms of the Championships, the Scuderia still heads the Constructors' classification, while four drivers are all very close at the top of the Drivers' points table. The fact that Raikkonen has now slipped off the top position shows just how closely contested is this year's fight and just how costly a non-points finish like the one in Monaco can be. Everyone in the team at the track and the Gestione Sportiva back in Maranello are keen to ensure Montreal reaps more points than Monaco.
Kimi Raikkonen
"The preparations specifically for the Canadian GP were planned for the last day at Le Castellet, where we had some tests. Unfortunately it rained that day and we couldn't do much; but we're all on the same level now."
"Ferrari has a great tradition in Canada and I expect that it will be really balanced there. The qualifying is more and more important, thus it's fundamental to work well right from the start of the weekend to have a great car with the best setup possible. At Monaco the distances were extremely small and the first five cars had a gap of two tenths of a second. At Montreal the stability during braking and when you go over the curbs is extremely important."
"The F2008 improved a lot in these areas compared to last year's car. Obviously we have to wait until the first free practice session on Friday to get it confirmed. I don't remember a GP, which hadn't been neutralized and I expect that also for next Sunday. If that happens we have to be really cautious with our strategy, because of the balance in the field. With the actual rules luck is really important under these circumstances if you want to win. Well, let's hope that if the safety car has to be employed it will be at an opportune moment for us."
"I said at the beginning of the season that I expect the title to be assigned at the last moment. A third of the season has passed, we have 35 points and we are on the second place. It's more or less what I expected. Nothing has been won and nothing has been lost. There is no point in panicking after the race at Monaco, because compared to last year the situation is much better. I won't change anything in my approach for the upcoming weekend. The designated target is to win and we will give our best."
Felipe Massa
"I like the Canadian circuit and I went well there earlier in my career, finishing fourth for Sauber in 2005. Last year was not so good, as I had that incident with the traffic light at the end of pit lane, and it was not a nice feeling leaving Canada having been black flagged during the race. It's an interesting track and all the teams will be in the same position of having had our 'Montreal track' test day at the Ricard track wiped out by rain in the pre-Monaco test. I love the city and the atmosphere and I am looking forward to having a nice time there both on and off the track. There is plenty of support for Ferrari in this city and we also have a round of a Ferrari one-make series as a support race."
Prior to the Monaco race, all the teams had one day's testing on the 'Canada-spec' layout at the Paul Ricard circuit, however the day was pretty much washed out by rain and so there are no real indicators of who has done the best preparation work for what is the first low downforce configuration circuit on the calendar. So far this year, Ferrari has been competitive at all types of track and the team has enjoyed great success on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the past, even if it has not won here for the past three years: there have been eleven wins here for the Prancing Horse and Kimi Raikkonen won with McLaren in 2005.
This race has always been one of the most popular on the calendar, particularly so for the Ferrari team, who can always count on extensive and very vocal support from the large Italian community in Montreal and we can be sure of at least one Ferrari victory this weekend, as the F430 car has its own one-make series, the North American Ferrari Challenge running as a support race to the main event!
The circuit itself is unusual, offering all the usual challenges of a high speed road circuit, but with little in the way of run-off at the side of the track on the cramped confines of the island. This also means facilities have not been the best, with cramped working conditions for the teams, although this year there have been modifications to the track itself, with the unforgiving kerbs smoothed out and team areas also improved.
Logistically, there is a change this year as the usual additional workload of dealing with an overseas race is further complicated by the fact that everything has to be packed up and flown back to Europe for the French GP, which is now the next round, rather than going on to the traditional appointment in the USA.
As for the F2008, they are basically the same as used on the streets of Monaco, barring small modifications to suit the low downforce nature of the track. This will be the second race for both engines and gearboxes: engines did not get a very hard time a fortnight ago on the lowest mileage track of the year and the Monegasque rain also means the power plants did not get put under any undue strain, even if the street circuit is quite tough on transmissions.
Braking is an issue in Montreal, with tight corners following high speed straights and evaluating brake cooling and the effect on the brakes of running with heavy fuel loads will be a key area to watch during Friday's free practice sessions. Two factors mean one can predict an exciting Sunday afternoon: the fact the track layout is conducive to overtaking and its location, in an exposed area near the ocean also makes for changeable weather with the chance of a sudden downpour at any time.
Indeed, current weather forecasts predict a good chance of rain on race day. In terms of the Championships, the Scuderia still heads the Constructors' classification, while four drivers are all very close at the top of the Drivers' points table. The fact that Raikkonen has now slipped off the top position shows just how closely contested is this year's fight and just how costly a non-points finish like the one in Monaco can be. Everyone in the team at the track and the Gestione Sportiva back in Maranello are keen to ensure Montreal reaps more points than Monaco.
Kimi Raikkonen
"The preparations specifically for the Canadian GP were planned for the last day at Le Castellet, where we had some tests. Unfortunately it rained that day and we couldn't do much; but we're all on the same level now."
"Ferrari has a great tradition in Canada and I expect that it will be really balanced there. The qualifying is more and more important, thus it's fundamental to work well right from the start of the weekend to have a great car with the best setup possible. At Monaco the distances were extremely small and the first five cars had a gap of two tenths of a second. At Montreal the stability during braking and when you go over the curbs is extremely important."
"The F2008 improved a lot in these areas compared to last year's car. Obviously we have to wait until the first free practice session on Friday to get it confirmed. I don't remember a GP, which hadn't been neutralized and I expect that also for next Sunday. If that happens we have to be really cautious with our strategy, because of the balance in the field. With the actual rules luck is really important under these circumstances if you want to win. Well, let's hope that if the safety car has to be employed it will be at an opportune moment for us."
"I said at the beginning of the season that I expect the title to be assigned at the last moment. A third of the season has passed, we have 35 points and we are on the second place. It's more or less what I expected. Nothing has been won and nothing has been lost. There is no point in panicking after the race at Monaco, because compared to last year the situation is much better. I won't change anything in my approach for the upcoming weekend. The designated target is to win and we will give our best."
Felipe Massa
"I like the Canadian circuit and I went well there earlier in my career, finishing fourth for Sauber in 2005. Last year was not so good, as I had that incident with the traffic light at the end of pit lane, and it was not a nice feeling leaving Canada having been black flagged during the race. It's an interesting track and all the teams will be in the same position of having had our 'Montreal track' test day at the Ricard track wiped out by rain in the pre-Monaco test. I love the city and the atmosphere and I am looking forward to having a nice time there both on and off the track. There is plenty of support for Ferrari in this city and we also have a round of a Ferrari one-make series as a support race."
Nooo, nooo, please nooo rain!!! *prays*
Montreal: Rain???
Chances of rain over the Grand Prix weekend
Following the changeable weather for the eventful Monaco Grand Prix nearly two weeks ago, it emerges that rain could also affect formula one in Canada.
Despite the teams and drivers having crossed the Atlantic for round seven of the 2008 championship, local forecasts are calling for likely showers on Thursday and Friday at the scene of the event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, located on the man-made Ile Notre Dame near downtown Montreal.
While the chance of light rain on Friday is relatively high, though - 60 per cent - the likelihood of rain should halve on the decisive qualifying and race days.
The entire weekend, however, is likely to be mild and overcast, with temperatures in the very low 20s (C).
Montreal: Rain???
Chances of rain over the Grand Prix weekend
Following the changeable weather for the eventful Monaco Grand Prix nearly two weeks ago, it emerges that rain could also affect formula one in Canada.
Despite the teams and drivers having crossed the Atlantic for round seven of the 2008 championship, local forecasts are calling for likely showers on Thursday and Friday at the scene of the event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, located on the man-made Ile Notre Dame near downtown Montreal.
While the chance of light rain on Friday is relatively high, though - 60 per cent - the likelihood of rain should halve on the decisive qualifying and race days.
The entire weekend, however, is likely to be mild and overcast, with temperatures in the very low 20s (C).