Spanish GP - Page 3

BMW_Dude · 05-14-2006, 10:05 AM

Not a huge amount happened, you didn't miss much Siko!

Alonso put in very fast laps, at the first pit stop when MS went around 5 laps more than Alonso, it looked like he could beat him, but it didn't work out, although it did take Fisch!

Kimi made an amazing start, going from P9 to P5!

Alfie · 05-14-2006, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siko

How was the race?... I forgot to set an alarm and slept right through it!!?

Alonso dominated from start to finish. No real action there. Montoya spun and had to retire. Nothing more really happened.

1. Alonso
2. Schumacher
3. Fisichella
4. Massa
5. Räikkönen

Carbon · 05-14-2006, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siko

How was the race?... I forgot to set an alarm and slept right through it!!?

Yeah this was probably the least entertaining race of the season so far.

450SEL6.9 · 05-14-2006, 02:47 PM

If Schu doesn't close the gap to less than 15 pts. after Montreal, it's likely over. The driver's champ was clinched after Australia. I say it again, the points system rewards early-year reliability. A 10, 15 pt. gap is very difficult to make up even with several wins.

BMW_Dude · 05-14-2006, 03:25 PM

I wouldn't say that so early 450SEL 6.9, if that was the case, what would be the point in watching!

If Alsonso crashes out and MS takes the lead, then the two drivers would be very close, the championship is still very muich in the air! Also Mclaren haven't shown their full potental yet, and I hope they will become faster! Also Honda must surely get some good luck soon, they have a very fast car underneath them!

450SEL6.9 · 05-15-2006, 11:36 AM

I didn't say it was over immediately, BMW_Dude. I think the gap has to be below 15 after Canada and if it's not, then it's over. There are 9 races after Canada and if the gap is, say, 17, based on the points alone, Schu must win all 9 with Alonso 2nd for Schu to win the WDC. Think about that! Schu could have 11 wins and lose the WDC to someone with 4 or 5 wins!

Alonso has a reliable car and doesn't have to push hard because he has a double-digit lead. The silly points system rewards second place so he won't have to be on the limit and risk a crash. As for Mclaren and Honda having fast cars with no luck, well, we've heard that for years! I don't see them challenging for wins. If Alonso does crash, it has to be Massa taking him out.. The 10-8-6 scoring can lead to championships being won by mid-season although it was designed (probably by accountants and marketing louts who know nothing about racing) to prevent runaways. 10-8-6 means the early leader with good reliability can't aggressively be caught in the points table! That DNF is Oz GP probably wrecks Schu's season.

05-14-2006, 10:05 AM	#21 (permalink)
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Spanish GP Not a huge amount happened, you didn't miss much Siko! Alonso put in very fast laps, at the first pit stop when MS went around 5 laps more than Alonso, it looked like he could beat him, but it didn't work out, although it did take Fisch! Kimi made an amazing start, going from P9 to P5!

05-14-2006, 02:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
450SEL6.9 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 825 My Mood: Thanks: 57 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Spanish GP If Schu doesn't close the gap to less than 15 pts. after Montreal, it's likely over. The driver's champ was clinched after Australia. I say it again, the points system rewards early-year reliability. A 10, 15 pt. gap is very difficult to make up even with several wins.

05-14-2006, 03:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Spanish GP I wouldn't say that so early 450SEL 6.9, if that was the case, what would be the point in watching! If Alsonso crashes out and MS takes the lead, then the two drivers would be very close, the championship is still very muich in the air! Also Mclaren haven't shown their full potental yet, and I hope they will become faster! Also Honda must surely get some good luck soon, they have a very fast car underneath them!

05-15-2006, 11:36 AM	#26 (permalink)
450SEL6.9 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 825 My Mood: Thanks: 57 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Spanish GP I didn't say it was over immediately, BMW_Dude. I think the gap has to be below 15 after Canada and if it's not, then it's over. There are 9 races after Canada and if the gap is, say, 17, based on the points alone, Schu must win all 9 with Alonso 2nd for Schu to win the WDC. Think about that! Schu could have 11 wins and lose the WDC to someone with 4 or 5 wins! Alonso has a reliable car and doesn't have to push hard because he has a double-digit lead. The silly points system rewards second place so he won't have to be on the limit and risk a crash. As for Mclaren and Honda having fast cars with no luck, well, we've heard that for years! I don't see them challenging for wins. If Alonso does crash, it has to be Massa taking him out.. The 10-8-6 scoring can lead to championships being won by mid-season although it was designed (probably by accountants and marketing louts who know nothing about racing) to prevent runaways. 10-8-6 means the early leader with good reliability can't aggressively be caught in the points table! That DNF is Oz GP probably wrecks Schu's season. Last edited by 450SEL6.9; 05-15-2006 at 11:48 AM.

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