Simviation Forum - F1 GP Bahrain: Your predictions

Reply #15 - Apr 14^th, 2007 at 4:11pm

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The only thing I would say is, apart from one comment he made about the tiger woods comparison getting a bit tiresome. Its those around him who have been getting upset and annoyed. Lewis just seems incredibly calm and relaxed all the time. It helps that the team are being very restrictive with him and the media. But just in general. He reminds me a lot of Mika Hakkinen in his championship year.

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Reply #16 - Apr 14^th, 2007 at 5:15pm

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Hagar wrote on Apr 14^th, 2007 at 3:46pm:

He must have realised this would happen when he accepted the job & I'm afraid he will have to get used to it.

You're quite right Doug, my point is why don't they (the tabloids) concentrate on the driver and the man.. not the colour. I couldn't care whether he's pink, blue or green, he's a born racer.

Hagar wrote on Apr 14^th, 2007 at 3:46pm:

I wish him every success for the future.

So do I, and success is one thing he'll definitely have.

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Reply #17 - Apr 14^th, 2007 at 6:54pm

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And on a side note, is anyone getting tired of the tabloids going on and on about him being "The first black driver in F1" ? Angry

It was relevant before he started his first race, but is wearing a bit thin now....

Yes, particularly as it is very disrespectful to a certain Willy T Ribbs who competed when qualifying actually involved having to fight to get onto the grid.

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You're quite right Doug, my point is why don't they (the tabloids) concentrate on the driver and the man.. not the colour. I couldn't care whether he's pink, blue or green, he's a born racer.

Quite. Who cares about someone's ethnicity? It is irrelevant. What's more saddening is even the more serious press are getting excited about it.

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Reply #18 - Apr 14^th, 2007 at 7:28pm

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Charlie wrote on Apr 14^th, 2007 at 6:54pm:

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You're quite right Doug, my point is why don't they (the tabloids) concentrate on the driver and the man.. not the colour. I couldn't care whether he's pink, blue or green, he's a born racer.

Quite. Who cares about someone's ethnicity? It is irrelevant. What's more saddening is even the more serious press are getting excited about it.

Unfortunately it IS relevant. Whatever we may like to think, racial prejudice is alive & kicking in this country & getting worse. It's even worse in some parts of the US. Whether he likes it or not, this young man will be held up as a role model for 1,000s of disillusioned black kids from deprived areas. It will be interesting to see if he can handle the pressure.

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Reply #19 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 6:25am

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Hagar wrote on Apr 14^th, 2007 at 7:28pm:

Charlie wrote on Apr 14^th, 2007 at 6:54pm:

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You're quite right Doug, my point is why don't they (the tabloids) concentrate on the driver and the man.. not the colour. I couldn't care whether he's pink, blue or green, he's a born racer.

Quite. Who cares about someone's ethnicity? It is irrelevant. What's more saddening is even the more serious press are getting excited about it.

Unfortunately it IS relevant. Whatever we may like to think, racial prejudice is alive & kicking in this country & getting worse. It's even worse in some parts of the US. Whether he likes it or not, this young man will be held up as a role model for 1,000s of disillusioned black kids from deprived areas. It will be interesting to see if he can handle the pressure.

And every time someone makes the distinction and seperates him because of his "colour", it creates a even bigger divide. Of course, and the press don't concentrate on this much, we know that he is actually mixed race, having a "black" father and a "white" mother.

All that aside, he's a bl**dy good driver, and I can't wait for his first win.

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Reply #20 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 9:16am

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Congrats to Massa, but also a nice one from Nick against Alonso.

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Reply #21 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 9:24am

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One of the moments of the race, a certain Alonso being passed by another German. Bet there was a smile on Schumi's face as that happend.
Very good race from the red bulls aswell shame about the retirements.
Flawless from Massa, cant help thinking he was only driving as fast as he needed too rather than the maximum the car could give. Lewis now tied for the lead in the championship. Guess whats going to be in the papers tomorrow. Roll Eyes

But great race, just getting better.

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Reply #22 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 12:03pm

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Craig. wrote on Apr 15^th, 2007 at 9:24am:

Lewis now tied for the lead in the championship. Guess whats going to be in the papers tomorrow. Roll Eyes

But great race, just getting better.

Well, to be fair, if LH gets 2nds and 3rds all season then he may well be very near the top at the end...

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Reply #23 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 12:22pm

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As long as he can throw in a couple of wins then yeah. Last year Alonso didn't have the most wins but still won by a fair margin by that consistancy of podiums. Further reason to change the points system. (after Lewis has won the title this year, I mean ahem) Grin

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Reply #24 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 1:04pm

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Craig. wrote on Apr 15^th, 2007 at 12:22pm:

As long as he can throw in a couple of wins then yeah. Last year Alonso didn't have the most wins but still won by a fair margin by that consistancy of podiums. Further reason to change the points system. (after Lewis has won the title this year, I mean ahem) Grin

No need at all. Let consistency prevail, although I must admit I preferred the old 10, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1 system for the top six.

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Reply #25 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 3:15pm

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Results from Bahrain:

1st=
Craig 20
cspyro21 20

2nd=
'Josh 15
Harold Kip 15

3rd=
Charlie 10
Bjorn 10

4th=
CharlottesDad 5
mictheslik 5

Lewis tied for the lead..

The first black driver to lead the World championship..... Roll Eyes

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Reply #26 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 3:35pm

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Overall after three races:

1. Craig 40
2. Cspyro21 35
3. CharlottesDad    30
Björn       30
'Josh 30

4. BMan113VR    25
5. Harold Kip       15
6. elite marksman 10
Charlie    10
7. Mictheslik    5

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Reply #27 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 4:06pm

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Sorry Bjorn.. edited to corect my schoolboy error.. Embarrassed

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Reply #28 - Apr 15^th, 2007 at 4:17pm

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Thoroughly enjoyed the race today, great driving from Massa, Hamilton and the Red Bulls, but Alonso seemed to be struggling to catch his teammate and Massa throughout...shame about the knock that Button and Speed had so early on too!

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