2005 United States Grand Prix

//Mike · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:45

Just like the Michelin tyres were dangerous?

cymatty · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:46

xyphic said:
They shouldn't. It's not just the Bridgestone teams that are at fault for spoiling the race. It could still have gone ahead with an alternative points allocation system (e.g. giving the Bridgestone runners the first six places, depending on the order they finish in the race) whilst still giving the spectators something to enjoy.

Is it still a race if there is no points for non bridgestone runners.

Arc · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:46

The last few interviews have added some more info.

Dont be so quick to trust Stoddart either, he is a very shrewd operator and definetly has his own agenda.

The Michelin runners wanted the track changed and still wanted to score points, that really aint fair tbh.

cymatty · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:47

//Mike said:
Just like the Michelin tyres were dangerous?

But not dangerous over one lap as the michelin tyres are.

//Mike · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:47

But they also said they would forfiet their grid slots..... then it's fair.

Over Clocker · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:47

Louise Goodman's sunglasses REALLY do not suit her!!

//Mike · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:48

Overtaking!

lukechad · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:49

I missed the initial build-up to the race, as far as I understand the people on Michies cant run as they wouldnt hack the high speeds and they asked for a chicane to be placed in to slow people down, the FIA knew that 90% of the people wouldnt run if this didnt happen yet they still chose not to put one in meaning people on michies cant run.

Correct me if I am wrong on this.

Its a bit of a farce, many people are demanding a refund and throwing cans on the track, if they were a real F1 fan they wouldnt try and endanger the lives of the remaining runners.

Kainz · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:49

Hehe "It's best if those F1 drivers don't wear their team shirts at the airport"

mr tommo · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:50

//Mike said:
I hope they interview Flib!

Who is flib?

tom

chippie · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:50

//Mike said:
Just like the Michelin tyres were dangerous?

The difference being that ALL the michelin tyres were dangerous, and known to be dangerous before the race. Schumachers wasn't known to be dangerous before the race, and has already been judged to be safe.

While it's similar to the michelin issue, it isn't the same.

Type_R · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:50

Over Clocker said:
Schumacher may have possible left rear tyre wear problems

Tyre prediction - 100 laps according to team radio. Albers left rear looks dead though.

mmj_uk · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:51

//Mike said:
Overtaking!

Where? at the exit turnstiles?

//Mike · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:51

What are the 'real' F1 fans supposed to do then? Roll over and say 'fair enough'?!

Kainz · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:53

Would be nice to get an opinion from Murray "and there goes mansell!" Walker regarding this joke.

//Mike · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:53

Lol, he's probably had a heart attack already over it

cymatty · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:54

//Mike said:
What are the 'real' F1 fans supposed to do then? Roll over and say 'fair enough'?!

Sport is unpredictable thats a risk you take, you could go to a boxing match that last 10 secs its just one of them unfortunate things.

Over Clocker · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:55

Sir Frank Williams has called another meeting of all the Michellin teams, in the Williams hospitality area.

Wonder what they are saying.

//Mike · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:55

But this isn't 'one of those things'. At least in your example the people concerned have fulfilled their duty to the viewing public. Here, the relevant people haven't

Combat squirrel · 19 Jun 2005 at 19:55

i thought it was the owners of the indy500 track that wouldnt allow chicane be built or am i wrong ?