FARCE LAND and THE USA GRAND PRIX

Jamee999 · 19-06-2005, 12:06 PM

What the hell???

6 cars running(Bridgestone ers) 2 Ferraris, 2 Jordans and 2 Minardis, all are guarentteed 3 points (including Niko, Indians) and one of the Jordans or (god forbid) Minardis will get a podium. What if Schumacher and Barrichelo Crash?

SORT IT ****ING OUT

Neil Pickup · 19-06-2005, 12:13 PM

Entirely 110% Michelin's fault.

You can't turn up to an event with unsuitable kit and expect those who are properly prepared to make concessions to suit your own incompetence.

It's like turning up to a test match without pads and asking the opponents to use tennis balls.

Jamee999 · 19-06-2005, 12:16 PM

Why couldn't they "borrow" Bridgestones?

Sudeep · 19-06-2005, 12:20 PM

I don't mind; Kartikeyan will get points.

jot1 · 19-06-2005, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil Pickup

Entirely 110% Michelin's fault.

You can't turn up to an event with unsuitable kit and expect those who are properly prepared to make concessions to suit your own incompetence.

It's like turning up to a test match without pads and asking the opponents to use tennis balls.

In the previous races when the bridgestones were blowing up, no one suggested boycotts. They just said "too bad" to the bridgestone teams.

Adamc · 19-06-2005, 12:22 PM

Can someone explain this to a non-aficionado? I'm watching it now (at least I think I am) and have no idea what the fuss is about.

biased indian · 19-06-2005, 12:25 PM

even though i am not a ferrari fan.i think i have to agree with them on this

but
may be as a solution they should have allowed them to put up the chichane
and incure a 20 second stop go penalty for other teams

Neil Pickup · 19-06-2005, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adamc

Can someone explain this to a non-aficionado? I'm watching it now (at least I think I am) and have no idea what the fuss is about.

In bullet points:

11 teams
8 with Michelin tyres
3 with Bridgestones
The Michelin tyres have been disintegrating on the last, fast, banked corner of the circuit
Now very, very concerned about safety
Michelin teams refuse to run unless a chicane is added to slow the final corner
Ferrari say "no, why should we bend to your errors?"
Michelin boycott
Six cars left

Sudeep · 19-06-2005, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adamc

Can someone explain this to a non-aficionado? I'm watching it now (at least I think I am) and have no idea what the fuss is about.

Ralf Schumacher crashed on Friday due to tyre failure.
Michelin couldn't establish the cause, and withdrew from supplying tyres for the race.
F1 rules say 12 cars are must, but discounting the Michelin cars, only six remain.
The six are now running.
Kartikeyan may get a spot on the podium, which is the best to come out of this.

Jamee999 · 19-06-2005, 12:26 PM

There are 2 tyre suppliers in F1, Michlein and Bridgestone, the Michlaeins have been deemed unsafe after a crash in qualifying.

So only Bridgestone drivers are competing.

There are only 6 of those.

So we have 6 drivers(only 2 in a decent car) in a Formula 1 race.

biased indian · 19-06-2005, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudeep

I don't mind; Kartikeyan will get points.

Even if he crashes out he would be getiing points won't he. As he will be classified at 6th position

Sudeep · 19-06-2005, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biased indian

Even if he crashes out he would be getiing points won't he. As he will be classified at 6th position

Yup, know that.

Adamc · 19-06-2005, 12:30 PM

Ah, I see, thanks Neil/Sudeep/Jamee.

Sudeep · 19-06-2005, 12:31 PM

Ooooooooo, close call for Karthikeyan.

biased indian · 19-06-2005, 12:36 PM

schumi seems to have some problems with his tyres

it would be nice viewing if both ferraris crash out and the minardis and jordans fight it out for the three podium positions

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Jamee999 Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leicestershire, UK Posts: 15,068	FARCE LAND and THE USA GRAND PRIX What the hell??? 6 cars running(Bridgestone ers) 2 Ferraris, 2 Jordans and 2 Minardis, all are guarentteed 3 points (including Niko, Indians) and one of the Jordans or (god forbid) Minardis will get a podium. What if Schumacher and Barrichelo Crash? SORT IT ****ING OUT __________________ Or something. RIP Fardin Qayyumi (AKA "cricket player"; "Bob"), 1/11/1990 - 15/4/2006

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Neil Pickup Cricket Web Staff Member / Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 26,361	Entirely 110% Michelin's fault. You can't turn up to an event with unsuitable kit and expect those who are properly prepared to make concessions to suit your own incompetence. It's like turning up to a test match without pads and asking the opponents to use tennis balls. __________________ MSN Messenger: minardineil2000 at hotmail dot com \| AAAS Chairman CricketWeb Black \| CricketWeb XI Captain ClarkeWatch: We're Watching Rikki - Are You? Up The Grecians - Exeter City FC Completing the Square: My Cricket Web Blog

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19-06-2005, 12:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jamee999 Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leicestershire, UK Posts: 15,068	Why couldn't they "borrow" Bridgestones?

19-06-2005, 12:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Adamc Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the wind, so to speak Posts: 9,129	Can someone explain this to a non-aficionado? I'm watching it now (at least I think I am) and have no idea what the fuss is about.

19-06-2005, 12:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jamee999 Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leicestershire, UK Posts: 15,068	There are 2 tyre suppliers in F1, Michlein and Bridgestone, the Michlaeins have been deemed unsafe after a crash in qualifying. So only Bridgestone drivers are competing. There are only 6 of those. So we have 6 drivers(only 2 in a decent car) in a Formula 1 race.

19-06-2005, 12:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Adamc Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the wind, so to speak Posts: 9,129	Ah, I see, thanks Neil/Sudeep/Jamee.

19-06-2005, 12:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sudeep International Captain Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ, USA Posts: 7,282	Ooooooooo, close call for Karthikeyan.

19-06-2005, 12:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
biased indian International Coach Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: office Posts: 10,972	schumi seems to have some problems with his tyres it would be nice viewing if both ferraris crash out and the minardis and jordans fight it out for the three podium positions

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