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Live Commenting: Italy - The Race

Everything that has gone before comes down to this moment, race day. All we can talk about is the chances of Vettel managing to keep his lead for the distance, and what the weather is going to be like. One of them directly affects the other.

Let’s look at the weather first. It appears to be raining, or if it’s not raining right now, it just has been and probably is about to. Will the drivers have to start on intermediate or extreme wet tyres? Will they run out of tyres? The questions begin to pile up. Can Massa hold his own in the wet weather and prove that he does know how to drive in the rain? Will there be any major chicane cutting incidents on a circuit that is full of that type of corner.

Secondly, let’s talk about Vettel. It would be incredible for the Toro Rosso driver to become the youngest pole sitter and the youngest race winner in the same weekend. He’s worked hard all season and this could be his chance to shine before he moves up to the big team. If he decides that a Red Bull move is the right way to go, of course, having completely outshone his destined team this weekend.

Drivers always say that being in the mid-field is dangerous because there are so many drivers scrapping for positions, that there’s bound to be a collision or two. What will happen with the midfield drivers now they are at the front of the pack? And can Lewis and Kimi fight their way through the field. So many questions, and only one race can answer them all. I can’t wait.

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Written on September 14th, 2008 at 12:16 pm by Christine.
Posted in Live Comments
Tags: 2008, Chat, Commentary, F1, Formula 1, Free Practice, Italy, Live, Monza, Race

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September 14th, 2008 at 12:17 pmScott Woodwiss said:
I get first comment
September 14th, 2008 at 12:17 pmLadySnowcat said:
A win for Kimi…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:18 pmKathi said:
MTVmax are hyping Nico up for the win.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:18 pmRich said:
Win for LeSeb or DeSeb or a Force India driver
September 14th, 2008 at 12:19 pmAlex Andronov said:
Vettel is an optimist by nature says Lou (tv Lou not our Lou). I think she’s right.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:19 pmChris Evans said:
Lewis to do Kimi into turn one, but not much overtaking beyond that. Massa should have the championship lead by the end of the race, but with his performances in the rain so far this year who knows?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:20 pmScott in Italy said:
watch the race here
http://www.soccer-live.pl/ITVF1/f1player.php
is the best. it is ITV, in english, good quality and you can make it full screen.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:20 pmlou said:
hey… awww I went out o the room and Bourdais… he looks soo unhappy!!!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:20 pmAlex Andronov said:
I think there’s a strong chance of Lewis and Kimi crashing at the start.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:20 pmRich said:
but with his performances in the rain so far this year who knows?

I cannot think that Kimi has been very good in the wet this year!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:20 pmScott Woodwiss said:
ok, predictions:

1) Lewis
2) Vettel
3) Heidfeld
4) Kovi
5) Sutil
6) Kubica
7) Rosberg
Webber

Aww, poor Bourdais after belgium
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmlou said:
where did my comment go?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmChristine said:
he looks soo unhappy!!!

Crying post Spa it looked like.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmScott Woodwiss said:
huh? where are my comments going?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmAlex Andronov said:
Pour Bourdais. Very difficult situation being in the car alongside Vettel.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmScott in Italy said:
wow Bordais is so emotional
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmAlex Andronov said:
Crying post Spa it looked like.

It was.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmme said:
Aww, poor Bourdais after belgium

ahh man, i had no idea
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmScott Woodwiss said:
ah there they are
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmChris Evans said:
I cannot think that Kimi has been very good in the wet this year!

Very true. Maybe the Torro Rossos are going to run away with it then?!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pmAlex Andronov said:
That was really emotional.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:22 pmAlex Andronov said:
I do think Kimi and Lewis could crash easily. With DC right in front of them
September 14th, 2008 at 12:22 pmme said:
yay, berger says bourdais is in a good position.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:22 pmLe BOL said:
May the lion be with you and the drivers…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:22 pmlou said:
Crying post Spa it looked like.

:’(
September 14th, 2008 at 12:23 pmScott Woodwiss said:
It’s been his dream to run F1 and now he’s worried he might lose it after just 1 season. to be honest, i’d feel exactly the same if I were in his position and sympathise with him greatly.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:23 pmChristine said:
Whilst it’s hard to watch him upset, it’s good to see that they’re not all robots.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:24 pmAlex Andronov said:
Whilst it’s hard to watch him upset, it’s good to see that they’re not all robots.

Absolutely. I think there’s something about both Torro Rosso drivers which seems like they are both very human. And not too cool for school.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pmStuart C said:
Greetings.

Not raining at the moment, but it could happen at any time. Slick tyres would be my choice for now…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pmme said:
May the lion be with you and the drivers…

ace, hi bol.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pmLadySnowcat said:
Boring compulsory interview with Lewis…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pmAlex Andronov said:
Hi Stuart!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:26 pmStuart C said:
Having said that, it’s now drizzling solidly. I hereby refrain from mentioning the weather again.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:26 pmDom said:
When was the last time Ryder interviewed someone other than Lewis?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:26 pmme said:
Not raining at the moment, but it could happen at any time. Slick tyres would be my choice for now…

howdy stuart. fyi: vee8 is the current champagne leader, but we’ll take some more this evening. just had a couple of voicemails in and we’re trying to convince lou!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:26 pmAlex Andronov said:
Having said that, it’s now drizzling solidly. I hereby refrain from mentioning the weather again.

Hahaha
September 14th, 2008 at 12:27 pmScott in Italy said:
Hi ME: can we move the post comment box (i.e. where im writing this message), and the intro thing at the top to the side of the comments. then we can see more comments without them disappearing too quickly.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:27 pmLadySnowcat said:
Greetings.

Not raining at the moment, but it could happen at any time. Slick tyres would be my choice for now…

I guess that’s a joke Stuart…

Or is the track actually that dry at present?…

Or are we talking in the American rain slicks as in a “waterproof” here?…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:28 pmStuart C said:
I’d leave you a champagne myself, but am still feeling the after-effects of the Chateauneuf that McLaren were dishing out last night.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:28 pmme said:
Hi ME: can we move the post comment box (i.e. where im writing this message), and the intro thing at the top to the side of the comments. then we can see more comments without them disappearing too quickly.

refresh and the comments post is bigger. we have new stuff coming next week (just waiting for a break in the calendar), which might do what you’re after.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:29 pmlou said:
I’d leave you a champagne myself, but am still feeling the after-effects of the Chateauneuf that McLaren were dishing out last night.

hahaha
September 14th, 2008 at 12:29 pmAlex Andronov said:
Hi ME: can we move the post comment box (i.e. where im writing this message), and the intro thing at the top to the side of the comments. then we can see more comments without them disappearing too quickly.

I think because of the live timing screen. It’s best not for it to be on the side I think.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:29 pmScott in Italy said:
ME: I totally understand about needing a week break no pressure
funny to see DC apologising for his english.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:30 pmAlex Andronov said:
Ryder: “Conditions getting worse by the minute”
September 14th, 2008 at 12:30 pmme said:
funny to see DC apologising for his english.

and slating ron dennis? interesting interview that.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:30 pmme said:
It’s best not for it to be on the side I think.

how about movable?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pmStuart C said:
Right, I’m off to find the lady with the Kangaroos, then I might go to the grid.

I might even gatecrash the grid walk. Eyes peeled!

Enjoy the race.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pmScott in Italy said:
I think because of the live timing screen. It’s best not for it to be on the side I think.

nice point. i guess it depends on your screen size. or number of screens… I’m at 2 here, but realised that I can run live timing on the other linux laptop. this is overkill i know….
September 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pmAlex Andronov said:
how about movable?

Like the BBC homepage? Well that I like
September 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pmChristine said:
Just checked my mother in law’s voicemails and she’s done a great Champagne. Want more girls though, so anyone feeling brave should call in for tonight’s show
September 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pmScott Woodwiss said:
and another thing about past podcasts - while we’re on the subject of toro rosso, i remember christine slating the artistic bull graphic on the side, and I have to disagree with that as in my opinion that’s one of the best looking f1 paintjobs for a while.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pmAlex Andronov said:
Just checked my mother in law’s voicemails and she’s done a great Champagne. Want more girls though, so anyone feeling brave should call in for tonight’s show

Shame we didn’t get her on live!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:32 pmChristine said:
while we’re on the subject of toro rosso, i remember christine slating the artistic bull graphic on the side

I think I said that compared to the Honda, it was good. Whilst I don’t particularly like it, at least you can tell what it’s supposed to be. Whereas the Earth thing was just wrong.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:32 pmScott in Italy said:
how about movable?

Sounds very promising
I’m off to hunt and gather some food and have a break before the race. see you all shortly. as the rain comes down. woohooo!!!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:32 pmChris Evans said:
Do we think Kovi can get a second win today? He’s in the strongest position for a win so far this season.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:32 pmRich said:
and slating ron dennis?

I knew somebody who worked for Macca last year and she said she felt very sorry for Fernando (basically what DC said exactly) - Alonso was apparently very courteous to all staff around him and more popular than you might expect!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:33 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Good Afternnon everyone.

Predictions for the race

Kova
Vettel
Heidfeld
Fisichella
Kubica
Hamilton
Massa
September 14th, 2008 at 12:33 pmRich said:
Do we think Kovi can get a second win today?

He is my prediction but not my hope!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:34 pmScott Woodwiss said:
I think I said that compared to the Honda, it was good. Whilst I don’t particularly like it, at least you can tell what it’s supposed to be. Whereas the Earth thing was just wrong.

yeah i think i remember you said that a graphic like that doesn’t really translate well onto an f1 car, but it was better than the earth car from honda

apologies for bringing up old memories if necessary
September 14th, 2008 at 12:34 pmAlex Andronov said:
Do we think Kovi can get a second win today?

It’s possible, but somehow I don’t really trust him or Massa to get the job done.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:34 pmChris Evans said:
I just hope Massa is as good here in the rain as he was at Silverstone…….
September 14th, 2008 at 12:35 pmScott Woodwiss said:
I just hope Massa is as good here in the rain as he was at Silverstone…….

HAHAHA! I hope so too!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:35 pmRich said:
I just hope Massa is as good here in the rain as he was at Silverstone…….

Thats not nice - he was not so bad at Monaco in lighter rain!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:36 pmAlex Andronov said:
Vettel looked really funny with his helmet on his head.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:36 pmChris Evans said:
Thats not nice - he was not so bad at Monaco in lighter rain!

What if it’s just slightly moist then?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:36 pmAlex Andronov said:
Interesting new graphic
September 14th, 2008 at 12:36 pmme said:
what is the FOM tv graphic showing?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:36 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Interesting new graphic

I believe it was on last week.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmAlex Andronov said:
Massa almost spins on his exploration lap.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmScott Woodwiss said:
lol! massa almost binning it on his recon lap!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmPoppy said:
morning all, massa just practicing saving a spin there;-)
September 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmKathi said:
watch the race here
http://www.soccer-live.pl/ITVF1/f1player.php
is the best. it is ITV, in english, good quality and you can make it full screen.

Thank you
September 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmScott Woodwiss said:
Interesting new graphic

new graphic?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmDom said:
Thats not nice - he was not so bad at Monaco in lighter rain

He didn’t cope badly last week.
He HAS to make it work today. This is a great chance to take a lead of the championship. He can’t cock up.

No pressure then…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmlou said:
ok my predictions,

1. Kovalainen
2. Alonso
3. Massa
4. Vettel
5. Rosberg
6. Trulli
7. Glock
8. Kubica

probably all wrong but i tried…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmme said:
morning all, massa just practicing saving a spin there

hey poppy, also hey anyone who’ve not said “hi” to. am settled in now
September 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmDom said:
Just as I say he can’t cock up, he does.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pmAlex Andronov said:
am settled in now

Are the nachos on the way?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Spain, One of Europe’s most exciting races.

Haha.

ITV Competiton btw.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pmKathi said:
Fisi on radio: Extremes are needed
September 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pmme said:
Are the nachos on the way?

eta: 10mins.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pmMichael said:
Looks like they’ll be starting on extremes then…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pmAlex Andronov said:
I’m going for:

1) Vettel
2) Webber
3) Bourdais

An all Red Bull podium
September 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pmme said:
Fisi on radio: Extremes are needed

any left?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pmAlex said:
The competition question is the easiest ever!!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pmlou said:
eta: 10mins.

hahaha
September 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pmAlex Andronov said:
Fisi on radio: Extremes are needed

any left?

This could be a problem.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:40 pmme said:
ryder pointing out the engine change comes after qually. that’s a new one isn’t it?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:40 pmScott Woodwiss said:
A repeat of mine. optimistic - yes would probably be an understatement……

1) Lewis
2) Vettel
3) Heidfeld
4) Kovi
5) Sutil
6) Kubica
7) Rosberg
8 ) Webber
September 14th, 2008 at 12:40 pmAlex Andronov said:
I wonder if McLaren were being conservative yesterday in saving extremes for Lewis?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:40 pmDom said:
Predictions! Woo!

1. Heikki
2. Felipe
3. Mark
4. De Seb
5. Nick
6. Jarno
7. Kimi
8. Le Seb

That would be the top ten if this race doesn’t descend into chaos, which it will
September 14th, 2008 at 12:40 pmKathi said:
any left?

He didn’t say
September 14th, 2008 at 12:40 pmPoppy said:
max and his official brolly
September 14th, 2008 at 12:40 pmneil said:
Next ITV vomp Question:
When you vote in the ITV competition, who gets lots of Money:
a. ITV
b. ITV
c. ITV

Hi guys btw.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pmAlex Andronov said:
Ryder: “Bernie with his usual white shirt resplendent” what is he talking about?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pmScott Woodwiss said:
LOL, is that DC’s missus acting as his grid girl
September 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pmAlex Andronov said:
DC suggesting a Safety Car start
September 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pmScott Woodwiss said:
I wonder if McLaren were being conservative yesterday in saving extremes for Lewis?

Aahhhh, interesting.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pmArchaz said:
Kov was looking good yesterday and this is his chance to shine and prove he is worth the sit at McLaren
September 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pmme said:
When you vote in the ITV competition, who gets lots of Money:
a. ITV
b. ITV
c. ITV

Hi guys btw.

haha, hey neil. there must be a law about rubbish competitions.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pmScott in Italy said:
SC start???
September 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pmMichael said:
Max Attack.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pmLadySnowcat said:
A Japanese start under the safety car?…

I hope the back markers are on a one stop…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pmAlex Andronov said:
there must be a law about rubbish competitions.

There is…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pmDom said:
Ryder: “Bernie with his usual white shirt resplendent” what is he talking about?

I thought he said “Bernie is looking splendid Made me think twice.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pmneil said:
haha, hey neil. there must be a law about rubbish competitions.

think it’s a law about lotteries actually execs want eveeryone to enter; intelligence should not be a barrier.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pmme said:
SC start???

berger and DM happy to be seen with max.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:42 pmMichael said:
Ryder: “Bernie with his usual white shirt resplendent” what is he talking about?

Bernie is probably paying Steve’s wages.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pmPoppy said:
there must be a law about rubbish competitions.

There is…

And ITV regularly fall foul of them!!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pmScott in Italy said:
berger and DM happy to be seen with max.

i think we’re all keen to move on and pretend that nothing happened
September 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pmme said:
SC start???

martin, saying no decision on SC yet
September 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pmDom said:
Grid walk time!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pmneil said:
Bernie is probably paying Steve’s wages.

most of the ITV know bernies shirt intimately - his shirt-tails at least that is.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pmLadySnowcat said:
Funny about making money from the competition…

You note that they haven’t even sprung for proper grandstand tickets but want you to go general admission…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:44 pmAlex Andronov said:
Martin agreeing with Glock about the safety car being more dangerous
September 14th, 2008 at 12:44 pmme said:
i think we’re all keen to move on and pretend that nothing happened

ahh, yes. tis true.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:44 pmScott in Italy said:
anyone know much about the SC driver? just curious - ex rally driver?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:45 pmneil said:
berndt is ex lemans I think.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:45 pmneil said:
maybe a bit of DTM more recently too
September 14th, 2008 at 12:45 pmRich said:
not a new set of tyres on the grid!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:45 pmAlex Andronov said:
Good chance of starting behind the safety car.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:46 pmKathi said:
Why was the pronunciation of Kubica’s name such a big topic. They’re pronouncing every German name wrong
September 14th, 2008 at 12:46 pmScott in Italy said:
“a lot of standing water” - great insights from McLaren…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:46 pmAlex Andronov said:
Everyone has to start on extreme wets because of the Ferraris last year.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:46 pmAlex Andronov said:
Was it last year? I can’t remember
September 14th, 2008 at 12:47 pmneil said:
Why was the pronunciation of Kubica’s name such a big topic. They’re pronouncing every German name wrong

Cos Kubi pronounced it wrong too He likes qubika, sounds faster. I’d say it caught a few journos out.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:47 pmPoppy said:
no drivers on the grid I think they are all hiding and making a dash at the last minute
September 14th, 2008 at 12:47 pmScott in Italy said:
please help me remember - what happened last year?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:47 pmme said:
Everyone has to start on extreme wets because of the Ferraris last year.

it was ferrari who ignored / didn’t hear the rule in fuji.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:48 pmDom said:
Bernie! lol
September 14th, 2008 at 12:48 pmlou said:
Noo Matin don’t talk to Bernie!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:48 pmPoppy said:
oh magnanamous bernie….
September 14th, 2008 at 12:48 pmAlex Andronov said:
Bernie says that for the first time he’d like the Pole sitter to win!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:48 pmScott in Italy said:
magic
September 14th, 2008 at 12:48 pmme said:
even bernie thinks the stewards are gonna be busy.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmScott Woodwiss said:
“They haven’t fired me yet” LOL!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmDom said:
What happened at the end of that interview? Why can’t Bernie stay on topic?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmlou said:
Button starting from the pitlane
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmneil said:
even bernie thinks the stewards are gonna be busy.

I think the marshalls will be busier
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmAlex Andronov said:
Button starting from the pits
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmRich said:
Bernie supporting DeSeb - Fantastic
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmme said:
button starting from the pitlane.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmPoppy said:
anyone know why button is starting from the pit lane?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
“They haven’t fired me yet” LOL!

Quote of the day, that has to be the title for the podcast.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmneil said:
lol bernie : Are you still with ITV? Wonder what he knows
September 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pmAndy Taylor said:
I thought Bernie had lost it there for a second, but he was just setting Martin up.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pmArchaz said:
SC star is the right way
September 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
anyone know why button is starting from the pit lane?

Avoid first corner carnage. 19th.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pmlou said:
anyone know why button is starting from the pit lane?

he might as well he only looses 1 place…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pmScott in Italy said:
i did NOT want to hear Bernie saying the stewards will be busy. he must be knowing what a can of worms the decision/clarification mentioned. this race needs to be 100% on the track.

i feel sorry for grid girls on a day like this.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pmme said:
SC star is the right way

agreed. confirmed?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pmThrottle said:
Was that a hint Brundle will move to the beeb?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pmAndy Taylor said:
Button starting from the back row anyway so no disadvantage starting from the pitlane.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pmlou said:
Avoid first corner carnage.

clever mr Brawn
September 14th, 2008 at 12:51 pmDom said:
I thought Bernie had lost it there for a

same
September 14th, 2008 at 12:51 pmlou said:
Safety car start.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:51 pmAlex Andronov said:
Was that a hint Brundle will move to the beeb?

Agreed
September 14th, 2008 at 12:51 pmneil said:
agreed. confirmed?

I guess it reduces the dnf’s on the formation lap
September 14th, 2008 at 12:51 pmLadySnowcat said:
Safety car start will help the front guys…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:51 pmRich said:
No please no start behind a Safety Car!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:51 pmScott in Italy said:
I thought Bernie had lost it there for a second

who said he had it
September 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Oh come on, I’m going to a rugby match at half 2, I want to see the finish.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pmPoppy said:
anyone know why button is starting from the pit lane?

he might as well he only looses 1 place…

I read on the itv website he called the car undriveable
September 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pmAlex Andronov said:
I thought Bernie had lost it there for a second

who said he had it

haha
September 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pmDom said:
I can see that first lap going badly wrong…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pmme said:
SC start sucks for button.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pmlou said:
does anyone know what the feed was we had up last week that showed the whole gp??
September 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pmAlex Andronov said:
I can see that first lap going badly wrong…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:53 pmChris Evans said:
I guess it means there is less chance of Lewis and Kimi getting taken out on the first lap. Hopefully we will get another good battle between them.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:53 pmAlex Andronov said:
I can see that first lap going badly wrong…

me too
September 14th, 2008 at 12:53 pmlou said:
SC start sucks for button.

everything sucks for button atm
September 14th, 2008 at 12:53 pmSteven Roy said:
No please no start behind a Safety Car!

If they need to start behind the safety car it isn’t safe to race.

If they are trying to clear a line then do a few laps behind the safety car which count for race distance then do a proper start for a shorter race.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:53 pmLadySnowcat said:
I wonder if they’ll do the first third of the race behind the SC like Fuji?….
September 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pmLadySnowcat said:
The longer behind the safety car the better for the one stoppers?…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pmme said:
I guess it means there is less chance of Lewis and Kimi getting taken out on the first lap. Hopefully we will get another good battle between them.

good point. how long will the SC stay out for though?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pmMikeP said:
would be good for webber if they do start behind safety car. doesn’t have a great history of standing starts
September 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pmAlex Andronov said:
So who would like to predict these:

1) First spinner

and

2) How many laps under the SC
September 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pmme said:
yay, nachos… just saying.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pmDom said:
I wonder if they’ll do the first third of the race behind the SC like Fuji?…

The FIA handbook to ruining a race.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
1) First spinner

and

2) How many laps under the SC

Hamilton

7
September 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pmlou said:
yay, nachos… just saying.

haha
September 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pmPoppy said:
First spinner - oh I so want to say Massa but I think it will be nakajima

none under the safety car…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:55 pmme said:
So who would like to predict these:

shoot, i not done predictions…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:55 pmAlex Andronov said:
yay, nachos… just saying.

I wonder if I can wangle some…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:55 pmPoppy said:
That may just be wishful thinking!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:55 pmnorton said:
G’day from Australia, watching live telecast, and I am going for Webber to win his first GP good luck all.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:55 pmSteven Roy said:
Kaz starting from the pit too
September 14th, 2008 at 12:55 pmRich said:
1) First spinner

and

2) How many laps under the SC

Hamilton

Lets hope if anyone spins it will Humble Lewis
September 14th, 2008 at 12:55 pmAlex said:
anyone think no one will spin??
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmme said:
predictions:

1) alonso
2) nick
3) lewis
4) kimi
5) rubens
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmlou said:
Kaz starting from the pitlane too?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmScott Woodwiss said:
anyone think no one will spin??

i think everyone would be wise to bet aganist that
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmRich said:
Suspect Kaz will actually will be the first spinner!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmKathi said:
If they need to start behind the safety car it isn’t safe to race.

The problem is that they can’t see anything because of the spray. And during the start the speeds of the cars vary much more than when the race is running. It is safe to race just not to start. Therefore the safety car start
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmFelipe Leite said:
OMG. I was watching the ITV build up before the brazilian coverage starts. And boy, how I miss the ITV build up! Lots of information, footage, interviews… It is amazing.

The brazilian coverage started 3 minutes ago. And we already had 2 minutes of ad breaks :/ At least we don’t have ad breaks during the race, which was quite annoying in the UK.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmme said:
G’day from Australia, watching live telecast, and I am going for Webber to win his first GP good luck all.

hey norton. a win from webber would be awesome.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmAlex Andronov said:
For me

1) First spinner

Massa

2) How many laps under the SC

14
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmChristine said:
Sutil gains two places before they’ve even started.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
1) alonso
2) nick
3) lewis
4) kimi
5) rubens

Thats wishful thinking, Alonso winning.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pmDom said:
1) First spinner

Piquet.
R.G has a point though. Hamilton does push too hard when he starts further back…

2) How many laps under the SC

Four.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pmme said:
First spinner

massa

How many laps under the SC

3
September 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pmChris Evans said:
First spinner Button, 18 laps under safety car
September 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pmAlex Andronov said:
What happens about refueling under the safety car if they don’t have enough fuel?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pmme said:
Thats wishful thinking, Alonso winning.

betting on a clever pit call.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pmPoppy said:
Ok I have tea, breadsticks and nutella..I am settled in for a good race…no nachos tho
September 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pmSteven Roy said:
I predict the three unnamed energy drink cars will take each other out at the first prope corner
September 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pmme said:
What happens about refueling under the safety car if they don’t have enough fuel?

does the SC have enough fuel?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmLadySnowcat said:
Certainly not as wet as in Fuji…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmScott in Italy said:
I’m beginning to notice a few more aussies around here. i guess the coverage is as good as it used to be.
welcome norton. enjoy the race.

for anyone else looking for a ITV feed
http://www.soccer-live.pl/ITVF1/f1player.php
(i know it was posted earlier but I like to look after people in the few minutes of panic before a race.)

live timing is reset and showing that Nakajima and button are starting from the pits
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmPoppy said:
awww…SC start, dang….
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmlou said:
First spinner - Nakajima Laps under SC - 10…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmScott Woodwiss said:
just playing some music to help build up the atmosphere for the start
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmAlex Andronov said:
does the SC have enough fuel?

Good question.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmScott Woodwiss said:
:p
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmRich said:
I wonder if there will not be more spinning behind the safety car than in the race what with cold tyres.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmChristine said:
breadsticks and nutella

THat sounds brilliant! Puts our nachos to shame.
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmlou said:
I have doritos and dips and the compulsary diet coke all is good
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmJordan Allen said:
Morning from teh land of soggy tundra. Getting hit with the remains of Hurricane Ike and there’s like 10 cm of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours. I have no ideas why there wimps have to start behind the safety carand on extreme wets….
September 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pmScott in Italy said:
nutella

grrr. i knew i forgot something…
September 14th, 2008 at 12:59 pmAlex Andronov said:
just playing some music to help build up the atmosphere for the start

Chain?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:59 pmme said:
Morning from teh land of soggy tundra.

hey ya jordan.

the weather getting ya in the mood?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:59 pmRich said:
Button to start from the pitlane?
September 14th, 2008 at 12:59 pmDom said:
Nakajima also starting from pit lane with Button.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmAlex Andronov said:
I have no food + a beer.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmFelipe Leite said:
6 laps under SC
First spinner: Coulthard

1 - Kovalainen
2 - Vettel
3 - Alonso

Massa on 7th place, Hamilton DNF and Raikonen 11th (lots of wild guesses, uh?)
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmJeremy said:
Rocket yeah!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmJeremy said:
Hello all!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmChris Evans said:
The live timing appears to be working for once
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmme said:
nooo, bourdais?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmlou said:
look at all those flashes…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Nooooooo! Not Bourdais!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmAlex Andronov said:
Oh no bourdais
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmScott in Italy said:
I have no food + a beer.

what’s the problem?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmlou said:
oh noooo!!!! Bourdais!!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmDom said:
Bourdais Stalls! Noooooo!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmMikeP said:
bordais stalled
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmRed in Canada said:
just playing some music to help build up the atmosphere for the start

Good Morning All.

Theme from Rocky?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmFelipe Leite said:
oh, poor Bourdais!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmAlex Andronov said:
what’s the problem?

No problem. Just saying
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmScott in Italy said:
oh dear
September 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pmme said:
hey red and jeremy.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmJordan Allen said:
Not really. Actually getting hit with a Hurricane here. The guys in Monza are chicken rnnning behind a safety car.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmLadySnowcat said:
Not nearly as exciting when they will be behind the safety car…

Gerhard, not impressed…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmScott in Italy said:
he’ll start at the back now. all cars have gone past.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmRich said:
Poor LeSeb!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmJordan Allen said:
TV in the other room, gotta split.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmMSD said:
Hello All…………..Enjoy the Race. Should be an interesting one. Here is hoping for a Wet one.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmDom said:
Poor, Poor Bourdais.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmAlex Andronov said:
Martin thinks the SC will pull in this lap
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmScott in Italy said:
what did Seb say?

sorry the race has started?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pmlou said:
How is button 16th???
September 14th, 2008 at 1:02 pmme said:
oh, poor Bourdais!

Poor LeSeb!

man, if they can’t start the car, that’s a technical problem, right?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:02 pmPoppy said:
why do they not have a start button??? oh heavy battery ….
September 14th, 2008 at 1:02 pmme said:
How is button 16th???

wha?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:02 pmScott Woodwiss said:
and we’re go!….sort of
September 14th, 2008 at 1:02 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Any odds on someone spinning when weaving tyres.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:02 pmAlex Andronov said:
Amazing watching Kimi warming his tires in the rain… these guys are so brave…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:02 pmlou said:
thats what my live timings say… Button 16th… Rubens 15th…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmDom said:
How is button 16th??

Thats very weird…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmme said:
Hello All…………..Enjoy the Race. Should be an interesting one. Here is hoping for a Wet one.

cheers msd. those rooster tails are crazy.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmSteven Roy said:
Kaz started from the pits but I don’t know about the other places
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmScott in Italy said:
clearly my feed has a bit of a delay
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmme said:
Kaz started from the pits but I don’t know about the other places

button now 18th.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmlou said:
Come on Toro Rosso, fix it!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmSteven Roy said:
Button now P18
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmAlex said:
My feed has a delay too
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmAlex Andronov said:
James Allen makes a good point. Was the contract renegotion for Kimi a way of getting him to support Massa like last year the other way down.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmChristine said:
Bourdais a lap down now.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
My word, Bourdais helmet must be soaked full in tears…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:04 pmlou said:
button now 18th.

ah ok
September 14th, 2008 at 1:04 pmme said:
boudais now running.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:04 pmlou said:
wohoo Bourdais out.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:04 pmScott Woodwiss said:
safety car in this lap! YAY!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:04 pmDom said:
SC in this lap
September 14th, 2008 at 1:04 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Ohh, nice shot.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:04 pmAlex Andronov said:
In car in the safety car. Woo!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:04 pmPoppy said:
bourdais on a mission!!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:04 pmAlex Andronov said:
SC coming in…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmRocket said:
Rocket yeah!

Me?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmDom said:
and we are… RACING!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmScott Woodwiss said:
what a responsibility that rests on vettel’s shoulders!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmAlex Andronov said:
Vettel awesome1
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmFelipe Leite said:
brazilian gossip: Rubens is talking with teams besides Honda. And one of them is Toro Rosso.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmlou said:
wooo!!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Here we go, go, go!!!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmSteven Roy said:
They are pulling it in too early
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmScott in Italy said:
horrific start for the toro. but at least still in the lead with the other car.

hey Lou - don’t use the word “out” - remember the problems caused once before?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmAlex said:
ooooo
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmScott Woodwiss said:
NOW WE’RE GO GO GO FOR REAL!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
No ones lost it!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pmlou said:
hey Lou - don’t use the word “out” - remember the problems caused once before?

oh yeah. sorry i forgot.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:06 pmRed in Canada said:
Ham loses a place to kimi
September 14th, 2008 at 1:06 pmScott Woodwiss said:
Kimi behind DC

“gotta push the throttle to get on with it” well duh!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:06 pmScott in Italy said:
no worries Lou
racing line in the straight will be interesting - the cars were so spread out.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:06 pmme said:
nice driving out there.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:06 pmAlex Andronov said:
Glock passes Alonso
September 14th, 2008 at 1:06 pmScott Woodwiss said:
wow lewis caught up again!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmAlex Andronov said:
Vettel doing great!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmMikeP said:
how can they see a thing?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmme said:
anyone seen any other cars?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmArchaz said:
James Allen gets exited again
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Kovalainen cuts the chicane, 25 second penalty!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmKathi said:
Kubiac passed Heidfeld
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmScott Woodwiss said:
toyotas do battle with alonso
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmScott Woodwiss said:
penalty for glock!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmChristine said:
It’s amazing that there is no sense of a racing line at all. They’re all just trying to get through the laps.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmme said:
glock the first to cut a chicane.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Thats how to do it Hamilton
September 14th, 2008 at 1:07 pmMSD said:
am always amused how they can see a thing in that spray…who will be first off?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pmAlex Andronov said:
Fastest lap from Vettel
September 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pmScott in Italy said:
piquet to be first to go off.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pmAndy Taylor said:
Amazingly bad visibility
September 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pmlou said:
Woohooo!! go Vettel! He is doing great!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pmChristine said:
Vettel pulling out a lead.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pmMikeP said:
DC past Fisi
September 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pmme said:
hamilton cuts the chicane
September 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pmAlex Andronov said:
Watch out Lewis!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pmlou said:
omg it’s impossible to see….
September 14th, 2008 at 1:09 pmScott Woodwiss said:
lol, hamilton does it properly this time.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:09 pmDom said:
Hamilton cuts chicnae whilst taking kimi…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:09 pmAlex Andronov said:
Almost a second a lap ahead from Vettel!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:09 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Efffing hell, how is he going so quick?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:09 pmMikeP said:
Vettel is miles ahead!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:09 pmScott Woodwiss said:
why cut away so soon?!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:09 pmlou said:
omg!!! stpid ad break!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:09 pmScott in Italy said:
GO VETTEL
September 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pmRed in Canada said:
Efffing hell, how is he going so quick?

He’s the only one that can see
September 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pmDiogo Siebert said:
Go Vettel, Go
September 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pmSteven Roy said:
I guess Vettel has a full wet set up or an empty fuel tank
September 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pmDom said:
Vettel doesn’t have any spray in front of him. Thats clearly slowing the others down.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pmme said:
http://www.justin.tv/live24_xtra
September 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pmJordan Allen said:
Well, that was a quick safety car period. (commerical break now).
September 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pmDom said:
Kimi and Lewis both past C
September 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pmlou said:
Thanks ‘me’
September 14th, 2008 at 1:11 pmPoppy said:
vettel takes a leaf out of Massa’s “how to win a race” book get on pole and put your foot down - don’t let them catch you!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:11 pmDom said:
DC
September 14th, 2008 at 1:11 pmRich said:
Vettel doesn’t have any spray in front of him. Thats clearly slowing the others down.

Not for long the way Kovy is falling back from DeSeb he will have a clear view.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:11 pmMikeP said:
Thanks you. Beats watching ads.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:11 pmDom said:
Massa up to P5!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:11 pmAlex Andronov said:
That poligameat advert is really annoying.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:11 pmSteven Roy said:
vettel takes a leaf out of Massa’s “how to win a race” book get on pole and put your foot down - don’t let them catch you!

Maybe is is the re-incarnation of Jim Clark
September 14th, 2008 at 1:12 pmDom said:
Kubica passed Heidfeld. Missed that…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:12 pmme said:
good airtime for fissi.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:12 pmlou said:
Glock spins!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:12 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Kubica ahead of Heidfeld!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:12 pmFelipe Leite said:
glock was the first spinner
did anyone get that right?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:12 pmAlex Andronov said:
glock was the first spinner
did anyone get that right?

Don’t think so
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmme said:
damn glock was so close to alonso there. oops.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmScott Woodwiss said:
deja vu for force india?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmRich said:
Kubica passed Heidfeld. Missed that…

Saw it in LT!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
glock was the first spinner
did anyone get that right?

I think people either said Piquet, Hamilton or Nakajima
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmAlex Andronov said:
Vettel way out of shape
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmScott Woodwiss said:
wow, vettel absolutely on it!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
WOAH! Thats what call ragged
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmAlex Andronov said:
When will Vettel be in?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmMikeP said:
Big slide by Vettel
September 14th, 2008 at 1:13 pmRich said:
Vettel six seconds ahead!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Massa 5th, Rosberg 4th
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmme said:
When will Vettel be in?

really early. first of all.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmJordan Allen said:
There’s an idea. Hamilton lapped.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmlou said:
i would laugh if Vettel lapped Lewis… not at Lewis but at Mclaren.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmChristine said:
Amazing to have Vettel at the front, and Bourdais at the back. Like bookends.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Go on Fisi, keep that Ferrari behind you
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmAlex Andronov said:
The thing is Vettel is so far ahead that Heikki is in clear air now
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmScott Woodwiss said:
lewis past kimi?….nope not yet ;).
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmlou said:
Lewis trying to overtake Kimi….
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmScott Woodwiss said:
is it actually raining?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmSteveintheUK said:
Hi All

Sorry for being late, hope I didn’t miss much.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:14 pmMikeP said:
Lewis to take Kimi off soon?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmAlex Andronov said:
Fisi held his advantage….
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmChristine said:
Hi Steve.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmMSD said:
Woo hoo. Wonder if Hamilton/Kimi will knock into each other….hope there is footage of that particular race
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmAlex Andronov said:
Hi Steve
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmlou said:
Kimi passes Fisi
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmDom said:
Kimi is past Fisi
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmAlex Andronov said:
Another fastest lap from Vettel
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Kimi can now gun off, Ham has to pass Fisi
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmRed in Canada said:
Go Nico…It looks to have stopped raining
September 14th, 2008 at 1:15 pmDom said:
Vettel fastest lap!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:16 pmAlex Andronov said:
Lewis being pretty disadvantaged right now
September 14th, 2008 at 1:16 pmScott Woodwiss said:
that might produce a dry line which could help kimi and lewis out.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:16 pmMikeP said:
Hamilton will hate having Fisi in between he and Kimi
September 14th, 2008 at 1:16 pmme said:
is it anywhere near “inters” terratory yet?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:16 pmAlex Andronov said:
That sound was really strange.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pmAlex Andronov said:
is it anywhere near “inters” terratory yet?

In places but I don’t think you’d be able to overtake. Perhaps Vettel will risk it
September 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pmJeremy said:
is it anywhere near “inters” terratory yet?

doubt it
September 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pmScott Woodwiss said:
fisi just getting squeezed a bit by lewis, nice pass
September 14th, 2008 at 1:18 pmScott Woodwiss said:
skies look clearer. maybe its drying out quicker than we think…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:18 pmScott in Italy said:
hhmmm. webber is still 3rd. nice. he has 6.5 seconds on rosberg in 4th who is holding off massa in 5th
September 14th, 2008 at 1:18 pmSteveintheUK said:
So does anybody else think that Hamilton has he’s car start up for a dry race?

and is hoping that the track will dry out soon so he can actually start driving like Hamilton?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:18 pmRed in Canada said:
Tire strategy will be in play now
September 14th, 2008 at 1:18 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
KUBICA 8TH, YIPPEE!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:18 pmme said:
So does anybody else think that Hamilton has he’s car start up for a dry race?

we did discuss yesterday, and it looks that way a little. heck of a gamble though.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pmMikeP said:
has it stopped raining?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pmSteven Roy said:
So does anybody else think that Hamilton has he’s car start up for a dry race?

Makes sense
September 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pmMSD said:
only other real race at Front at this point is Massa on Rosberg……..interesting one. Would like to see Massa get by.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pmScott Woodwiss said:
YEAH! go lewis!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pmAlex Andronov said:
Hamilton takes Kimi!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pmme said:
great overtaking by lewis.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pmMikeP said:
Well done Lewis
September 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pmDom said:
Lewis past Kimi!!!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pmScott Woodwiss said:
NOW we’re seeing Lewis coming alive. HELL YEAH!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:20 pmAndy Taylor said:
Nicely done there
September 14th, 2008 at 1:20 pmDom said:
Massa putting pressure on Rosberg
September 14th, 2008 at 1:20 pmScott Woodwiss said:
there’s so much water and condensation on the t-cams, it’s more like a cataracts simulation rather than an onboard cam.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:20 pmSteveintheUK said:
me:

we did discuss yesterday, and it looks that way a little. heck of a gamble though.

Thanks, sorry haven’t had time to go though all the thousands of comments that have been posted since I was able to last log on here.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pmme said:
rosberg burning his tyres.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pmme said:
Thanks, sorry haven’t had time to go though all the thousands of comments that have been posted since I was able to last log on here.

hehe
i think the tyres are coming to lewis now though.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pmSteven Roy said:
I wish this was BBC
September 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pmlou said:
close to intermediates?..
September 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Oh for god sakes.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pmScott Woodwiss said:
I think this is now going to play into Kimi and lewis’ hands if its drying out as much as they’re making out
September 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pmDom said:
Massa needs to outscore Lewis by three points to take the championship lead…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pmMikeP said:
Great take-back by Nico
September 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pmAlex Andronov said:
Vettel not going as fast as he was…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pmme said:
great stuff between rosberg and massa.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pmlou said:
woooo Goooo Massa!!! great pass!!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pmDavid in NZ said:
I think this is now going to play into Kimi and lewis’ hands if its drying out as much as they’re making out

Problem is it will still be wet off the racing line. Will probably still end up a procession.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pmFelipe Leite said:
wow, massa is taking a lot of risks!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pmMikeP said:
Will they ping Massa for that?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pmAlex Andronov said:
HATE THESE AD BREAKS!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmSteven Roy said:
According to LT since the start of the race all weather indicators are static. No change in temp/hum/wind
September 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmScott in Italy said:
DC hit someone
September 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmDom said:
Whats going on? Massa is past!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmme said:
fissi loses it, after breaking the front wing. bugger.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmlou said:
hang on…. Massa isn’t good at driving in the wet? Can stuart check that Schumi isn’t in the car isnstead?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmDom said:
Damn ITV
September 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmSteven Roy said:
Fisi STOP S3
September 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmScott in Italy said:
avoid ad breaks here
http://www.justin.tv/live24_xtra
September 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmChristine said:
Fisi’s gonna be mad.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmScott Woodwiss said:
DC hit someone

he couldn’t resist then
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmlou said:
DC hit someone

wel its been a few races since he last hit someone
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmme said:
str: more rain.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmJordan Allen said:
Hey me, what do yoiu say about Massa’s pass on Rosberg?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmScott in Italy said:
more rain in 20 minutes, on vettels radio
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmDom said:
Lewis takes Nick!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmArchaz said:
Ham is supreme
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmRich said:
DC hit someone

It was only a matter of time before the roving black hole sucks in its first victim
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmFelipe Leite said:
massa gave the position back to rosberg…
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmScott Woodwiss said:
nice one with lewis passing heidfeld for10th
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmScott in Italy said:
DC just did his fastest S1. must have subtly adjusted his wings on the car next to him
September 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pmSteveintheUK said:
me:

hehe i think the tyres are coming to lewis now though.

So does that mean Button changing the setting on he’s car to a wet race was wrong?

Hope he doesn’t drop back to far, Lou will not be happy.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:25 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Is it just me or is Heidfeld really struggling, he’s now 11th. But seems to be really slow
September 14th, 2008 at 1:25 pmFelipe Leite said:
and overtook again
September 14th, 2008 at 1:25 pmDom said:
Massa back past!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:25 pmScott Woodwiss said:
ah, more like someone hit DC
September 14th, 2008 at 1:25 pmme said:
Is it just me or is Heidfeld really struggling, he’s now 11th. But seems to be really slow

he made it easy for hamilton. easier than fissi did anyhow.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:25 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Spectacular!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:25 pmDom said:
Poor fisi
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmMikeP said:
Rosberg back in front of Massa. Did he give it back?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmRich said:
Is it just me or is Heidfeld really struggling,

He is so is Kubica but less so! BMW Suaber were really struggling with their tyres.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmSteven Roy said:
Either the conditions are coming to Lewis or he did a Valento Rossi and spent a few laps getting tyres, brakes etc to his liking before attacking
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmScott in Italy said:
massa fastest lap
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmChristine said:
Toyota’s seem to be drifting round the corners.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmFelipe Leite said:
massa has now the fastest lap! amazing!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmR.G (The Nurburgring/Sato/BMW Fan) said:
Massa fastest lap!
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmme said:
lewis should easily pass glock and kubica. will he struggle with more rain?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmDom said:
Massa and Rosberg STILL swapping. Can we see it Bernie?
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmSteven Roy said:
Nothing wrong with Massa’s move. This is racing Max you moron
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmSteven Roy said:
Naughty Lewis
September 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pmScott Woodwiss said:
nice one there
September 14th, 2008 at 1:27 pmAlex Andronov said:
Bit rude
September 14th, 2008 at 1:27 pmme said:
nasty driving there.
September 14th, 2008 a