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F1 World Championship

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:43:04 GMT

HI all

As we are in the final race of the 2012 season, I was wondering what the F1 fans amongst us have to say on the season.

Who do you think will win the 2012 drivers crown ?

Who do you think drove the best this year ?

Will 2012 be the last time Lewis Hamilton wins a race for the next 3 years ?

How did Jenson Button fair in his 3 years as Lewis's team mate ?

Has your opinion of Michael Schumacher changed after his comeback ?

What do you make of Kimi's comeback ?

Re: F1 World Championship

MI5 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:02:45 GMT

I think it will be Vettle but I hope it will be Alonso. I've been most impressed by Kimi this year and I think he's done very well. Couldn't care much less about Hamilton (spoilt brat syndrome). Jenson needs to pull his socks up next year and Schumy should have stayed retired

Re: F1 World Championship

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:06:08 GMT

Likewise I think it will be Vettel, but also hope it will be Alonso as I think he has driven the best of all this year.

I think this year Vettel has behaved a bit of a spoilt brat. Some of the comments over the radio like the time he was shouting at his engineer to do something when he couldn't overtake the car in front. However look at how Alonso behaved in 2007 and we know Schumy wasn't averse to some dodgy behaviour, so maybe to be a top driver you need to have that spoilt brat to your side.

I agree that Schumy should have stayed retired, but it was good to see the Schuey Chop again, if only for the discussion. Well maybe not the one with Rubens in Hungary, as that was just a tad too dangerous against the wall.

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MI5 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:16:55 GMT

I'm wondering if Massa will "accidentally" collide with Vettel at some point tomorrow....?

Re: F1 World Championship

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:23:13 GMT

I hope it's a wet race tomorrow, it's also about time Vettel's car broke down OR came together with a back marker.

I get the feeling Alonso will win it if the race is wet.

I'd like to see Button beat Hamilton in a straight fight.

Re: F1 World Championship

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:24:42 GMT

You never know, if it is wet then you could accidentally slide into his side when trying to dive down the inside into turn 1. However I'm sure Massa will want to finish the race.

Vettel is just lucky that Grosjean didn't make it out of Q1 and I'm fairly confident that Maldonado will get a penalty and drop down the grid from him, so none of the "wacky racers" will be near him.

Re: F1 World Championship

MI5 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:45:59 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I'm fairly confident that Maldonado will get a penalty and drop down the grid

10 place grid drop apparently.....

Re: F1 World Championship

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:00:27 GMT

I was just about to check the F1 website, so cheers for that MI5.

@Forkingabout The problem is that when something does go wrong for a RedBull, it is inevitably on Webbo's car.

As for the Button Hamilton straight fight, I first thought you said street fight. Gonna say not much hope for Jenson with that with Lewis supposedly being a black belt in karate.

Re: F1 World Championship

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:34:14 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
I'm wondering if Massa will "accidentally" collide with Vettel at some point tomorrow....?

A Ferrari powered Sauber may be less obvious

I hope Alonso wins fair and square.

Re: F1 World Championship

jonsie — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:00:46 GMT

I'm rooting for Alonso but I reckon Vettel will get the points he needs. Hoping for a bit of rain so it will be more a test of driving skill than who has the best car.

Re: F1 World Championship

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:16:20 GMT

I wouldn't mind rain, as long as they don't just follow a safety car. It seems in this day and age, that the safety car is deployed when it is slightly heavier than a light shower.

Re: F1 World Championship

jonsie — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:21:17 GMT

Yes that's true, nothing more boring than watching 20 cars following the safety car. Reminds me of a funeral procession!

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Anonymous — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:33:49 GMT

I think Vettal will be crowned Chap again but would really like it to be Alonso. I also think that JB has been held back in favour of Lewis Ham. in the hope that he will stay but which has backfired. Lets hope it's a great race to end the season on.
iechyd da

Re: F1 World Championship

jonsie — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:53:43 GMT

Look like it's gonna be a wet one!:smileywink:

Re: F1 World Championship

jonsie — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:05:10 GMT

Calamity for Vettal and Alonso now 3rd...whooo, go!

Re: F1 World Championship

MI5 — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:26:34 GMT

Booooo hiss 😞

Re: F1 World Championship

jonsie — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:59:37 GMT

Wow, that was action-packed spoilt only by the safety car on the last lap. Vettel is a worthy champion, he did brilliantly after his early mishap and with a damaged car as well.

Re: F1 World Championship

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:37:55 GMT

What a great last race, really enjoyed it
iechyd da

Re: F1 World Championship

Toby — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:10:47 GMT

Who is your number one F1 driver of all time?

The last time I watched F1 was when Damon Hill was competing!

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jonsie — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:11:21 GMT

Ayrton Senna without a doubt followed closely by Schumy.