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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 14 2008, 05:19 PM (395 Views) | |
| Jimmymac™ | Oct 14 2008, 05:19 PM Post #1 |
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Three in the running, Kubica is a long shot but lets not forget kimi came from 17 points down last year at a late stage to steal it, last time alonso and hamilton were so embroiled with each other that they didnt notice him creeping up, could we see something similar? For me I think Hamilton will win it, but by the narrowest margins. I honestly think that Massa could end up screwing something up this weekend, whether it be a decision from the pits or from himself pushing too hard and messing up a corner or something. The thing is Hamilton aint the most patient person but I think he will learn a big lesson this weekend and do well, last year in china he was leading comfortably until his pit crew decided to push him longer on tyres and he was down to the thread, a loss of grip on pit entry cost him the race and pretty much the championship. Hamilton under pressure has his moment but I think he will calm down. Massa however really needs to push and push hard, yes brazil is certainly going to be him as favourite but if Hamilton goes into that race with a lead of a few points then its win or bust for massa whilst hamilton can content himself with second or potentially worse and still win it. To that end I think Massa needs to go all out in China in order to try and put the championship into his hands and its in that I can see him becoming undone. He will have to push hard and fast for the whole race and go all out for the win unless something happens to hamilton. Push too hard and he risks engine failure, spinning out, getting himself into trouble etc. Also Hamilton can have a free engine change in Brazil as he has yet to play his "joker" as allowed by the rules and change an engine once in the season without penalty, a new engine will certainly give him an advantage there. So to that end I reckon hamilton will finish in front of massa in china, enough to go into brazil with at least a 7 point lead, having that kind of lead will mean that he only needs 5th or above in the final race to take the title..... of course it could also go completely to pot, both drivers screw up enourmously in both races and kubica wins the title
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| Woody | Oct 14 2008, 05:24 PM Post #2 |
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i think massa will do it and i think that point he got off the bourdais penlaty will be the difference.massa has been very quick all season,he has the speed.i can see a ferrari 1-2 in china and a massa win in brazil.i think kimi will be the difference between the 2 as well.hamilton cant really rely on heikki as he hasnt been his best this season while raikkonen has the speed and has had a run of bad results but made up for it with a brilliant drive at fuji |
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| Jimmymac™ | Oct 14 2008, 05:27 PM Post #3 |
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McLaren should really just fuel heikki in china with about 10-15 laps worth of fuel. He showed last race that he is capable of decent speed but his consistancy is nowhere near enough for a title charge. Give him a really light fuel load so that he can get in front of one of the ferrari's on the grid or at least close by. Hold that position at the start and he gives hamilton a great chance, just hold up one of them for 10-15 laps and that would give him enough of an advantage. Certianly going to be an interesting finish, I have an inkling though that brazil might become inconsequential...... |
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| Woody | Oct 14 2008, 05:40 PM Post #4 |
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thats what mclaren should do but they have made some bad decisions this season.it would be stupid of them not to fuel heikki lightly but its a decision that mclaren are gonna have to decide |
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| Jimmymac™ | Oct 14 2008, 05:43 PM Post #5 |
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we'll have to wait and see but it would certainly be the sensible option, any news on what the weather prediction is for china? |
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| Woody | Oct 14 2008, 06:53 PM Post #6 |
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havent heard anything about the weather.we'll just have to wait until it gets closer |
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| Woody | Oct 14 2008, 07:02 PM Post #7 |
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who voted for hamilton and didnt give a reason why? |
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| Schumi | Oct 14 2008, 08:09 PM Post #8 |
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Massa for me. Brazil in my opinion will be a win for Massa and as long it's dry in China. If not well Hamilton is gonna run away with the title. Sunny and high temperatures for Chinese GP. |
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| flak | Oct 15 2008, 12:14 PM Post #9 |
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It's nearly Christmas
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I have a feeling that Hamilton is going to bottle it again. Massa has already cut his lead down the past couple of weeks... |
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