2008 Hungarian GP - Race 11/18

NathanE said:
Well Massa did say after qually that he made a driving error which he blamed for only starting 3rd on the grid. So I suppose, if true, that he could have got it on pole..
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LH thought he had lost a 1/10th also in quali


NathanE said:
Massa out-dragged LH by using his slipstream. To be honest if LH had been more aggressive at the start the whole race could have gone differently (providing he didn't get a puncture!!) But that's chaos theory isn't it ;).
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While this helped, Massa was phenomenal off the start, if I hadnt seen the first second or two of the race repeated I would have sworn he must have had a jump start just from the sheer difference in speed upto and around the first corner - it was just THAT good, and credit to him

Yep I think you are probably right - IF LH had been a little harder just before the apex (when they were about level) I think LH could have led- but as you say its Chaos theory :D


NathanE said:
LH didn't seem to carry too much speed into turn 1, not sure why. I think he was being TOO conservative
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Corrected for truth :)


NathanE said:
The good thing is that I think McLaren and Ferrari are very equally matched now. Whereas earlier in the season Ferrari had a clear edge at most tracks.
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Maybe you are right - or was Hungry just being a bit quirky as usual? Could have been the extreme heat playing havoc with the McLaren, Valencia may be a little cooler or just as hot and so the answer may not be evident for another month or so

Certainly made the championship a lot more interesting though
 
robbiemc said:
The other (IIRC) was JA asking how to keep someone behind you from overtaking, Hill replied "Well first of all you need to go as fast as possible".

Haha, that was priceless. Another reason I thought Hill did an excellent job of commentating - these little fast quips show a good sense of humour and character; and shows that JA really has no charisma or personality at all.
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I think this is unfair. American and Aussie commentary teams often have two nowledgable guys but one who purposely asks dumb questions for the sake of the audience. It's a style of commentary. I think perhaps thats the idea that JA had in mind, when it works it is refreshing. I think British commentary tries to be too professional at times.
Given that Murray Walker and James Hunt have still not been replaced I would imagine its a difficult job whatever style you choose.
Listen on some of the European channels and they sound like they are commentating on a Bowls match, but then laugh at the pitstop fires.
 
Every race: "Just explain what you mean by "marbles"?"

I don't mind the continuous questions, it's what has to be done, especially since there will still be many new viewers due to the continued success of Hamilton.

It's the "air of invincibility" style things I can't stand... *vomits*
 
SC04 said:
American and Aussie commentary teams often have two nowledgable guys but one who purposely asks dumb questions for the sake of the audience. It's a style of commentary. I think perhaps thats the idea that JA had in mind, when it works it is refreshing.
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I completely agree, however 'What can you do to keep someone behind you?' and 'Does having a clear visor help you see where you're going?' are not leading questions for the sake of the expert commentator explaining some technical wizardry - they're just retarded questions.
 
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