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[RedRobin]

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I think Lewis Hamilton is the king of overtakers. IIRC he hasn't taken anyone off doing so either (I think!).

He takes his disappointments very well too - He's become a great sportsman imo 

[RobH]

Maybe "to save his life" was a bit strong but hes lacking in that department.

Its easy overtaking the lesser cars but when it comes time to overtake a mclaren or his fellow redbull hes crashed into them.

The redbull being similar performance and so difficult to overtake and the mclaren been probably the hardest car to ovetake as its straight line pace is awesome. Hes completely messed it up on both occasions.

Both were very stupid mistakes aswell, like turning into webber, i mean why do that

He still has to prove himself in that department against the big boys imo!

[vRS Carl]

Its easy overtaking the lesser cars but when it comes time to overtake a mclaren or his fellow redbull hes crashed into them.

The redbull being similar performance and so difficult to overtake and the mclaren been probably the hardest car to ovetake as its straight line pace is awesome. Hes completely messed it up on both occasions.

Both were very stupid mistakes aswell, like turning into webber, i mean why do that

He still has to prove himself in that department against the big boys imo!

X2 agree withthat

[RobH]

Not looking good for mclaren at Monza

[Janner_Sy]

lol, thats quite good

[vRS Carl]

At least they will have a good excuse if they fook up in Monza

[vRS Carl]

F1 2011 Provisional Calendar is out and looks like this

2011 F1 calendar:

13/03  Bahrain
27/03  Australia
10/04  Malaysia
17/04  China
08/05  Turkey
22/05  Spain
29/05  Monaco
12/06  Canada
26/06  Europe (Valencia)
10/07  Great Britain
24/07  Germany
31/07  Hungary
28/08  Belgium
11/09  Italy
25/09  Singapore
09/10  Japan
16/10  Korea
30/10  India*
13/11  Abu Dhabi
27/11  Brazil

*Subject to the homologation of the circuit

[Janner_Sy]

i see ferrari got away with it  http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8964502.stm

[vRS Carl]

Not surprising when Jean Todt is the president.

I know he didn't sit in on it but he can still "persuade" the panel before they go in

I was hoping for the ruling "take the Spanish baby outside and slot him!!"

[smokeybubbles]

ferrari getting away with it is a disgrace.  at the very minimum they should hace the constructors points taken away!

[vRStu]

Not sure if everyone knows but you can watch the free practice on Digital TV channel 301.  Just watching it now.

[RobH]

After watching that little bit at the start of the program on ferrari it just made me realise how much i hate them, and if im honest Alonso and ferrari are made for each other after all ferrari get away with everything and so does Alonso and they both get everything on a plate.

As much as i like ferrari road cars, as a racing team i really do hate them and there silly Italian accents

Ferrari just remind me of man utd

Also how can you have the head of ferrari as the head of the FIA, basically there carrupt frauds

Rant over

[RedRobin]

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I love Ferrari and always have done. I detest Alonso. I doubt if he'll win but I'd love to see Felipe do so.

It promises to be an interesting race. I hope they can shut out Webber.

[Janner_Sy]

bit of a shake up on the qualifying.  

red bull not a very good turnout at all.  bet vettel is raging that he is behind webber.  

buttons high downforce setup was a little iffy at first, but front row of the grid is a result.   wander what happened with hamilton?  only the race will tell.  buttons much slower on the straights but better on the brakes and corners

looking forward to this now

i also agree with rob, im not a fan of ferrari, red bull and mclaren for me

[RedRobin]

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Does Lewis have to stay with his set up for the race? Or can he change to match Jenson?