8 Times for Schumi!?

Alex-Antonio · Post 19 Jan 2006, 23:56

Folks, what do you think on that one?
I guess it is still pretty much possible for MSC to grab another championship this year.

manchild · Post 20 Jan 2006, 00:35

dumrick · Post 20 Jan 2006, 01:29

Knock on wood...

DaveKillens · Post 20 Jan 2006, 07:03

Nothing is impossible, and Shu is just as dangerous as ever. But of course, it all depends if Ferrari get a competitive car under him. The change in tire rule sure helped a lot, though. ut it sure would be nice to see three, maybe four makes fighting for wins. And in a tight race, we shall see how much they miss Reubens. He was capable, and sometimes helped Shu to a win.
A lot of intangibles, can't wait untill the racing starts.

Alex-Antonio · Post 20 Jan 2006, 08:53

I still wonder why in 2005 he was not able to beat Alonso while being much faster? I hope that this season Ferrari/Bridgestone will bring him a good package and we will see another interesting season.

jaslfc · Post 20 Jan 2006, 13:30

i think it all depends on the car.. look at mansell he got his title at a very late age.i think this year ferrari will be a treat.. but still the favourites are mclaren and renault..
would be nice though!! hehe

Alex-Antonio · Post 20 Jan 2006, 13:49

When I wrote he was faster, I meant San Marino GP. Just forgot to mention that and ineed the speed of the car was just incredible, don't you think?

jjisles · Post 20 Jan 2006, 21:26

Yeah I remember watching that race and seeing him literally cut through the traffic so quickly. Honestly I don't ever remember seeing such a huge speed difference in any other race, in any other series. But I have to say I think it was down to Alonso preventing him from getting a really good run and the fact that MS was not willing to go for a "move" which I think would have worked to be honest. Seeing as how much faster he was I think Alonso would not have been able to block him if he pulled a Sato. In the end he went for a podium and not the win.
All in all, I think the engine changes will make the top teams closer and Massa will be the huge wild card. For the constructors title obviously and also, if MS is to win it again he'll need Massa to put in some good qualifying performances to put not 1 but 2 ferraris up front and make it difficult for the other guys.

manchild · Post 20 Jan 2006, 21:45

That was already discussed on this forum - Schuey's engine was used only 13 laps in Bahrain while all others including Alonso were using engines that were used whole weekend in Bahrain heat so they had to preserve them in Imola while Schuey practically had "one race engine" at his disposal which meant much more power...

jjisles · Post 20 Jan 2006, 21:55

well I'm discussing it again.

manchild · Post 20 Jan 2006, 23:08

jjisles wrote:well I'm discussing it again.

I didn't say that I don't think that it should be discussed further. Simply, I think that it is a common thing to point-out if there is an older thread with identical topic.

Speaking of Sato, I think that Sato is the one that often pulls Schuey, not vice-versa.

jjisles · Post 20 Jan 2006, 23:30

That's fair enough, my bad.

I see your point with the Sato-MS driving style. To be honest, that race at San Marino, all I was waiting for was to see a passing attempt. I was about to throw my drink to at the TV!!

manchild · Post 21 Jan 2006, 03:08

I watched those laps knowing that it will either end in Alonso’s victory or crash even though Schuey was benign at that moment because that race wasn't deciding a title.

Anyway, if you like those situations try finding last 3 laps of 1992 Monaco GP.

emburmak · Post 23 Jan 2006, 13:06

I watched that race! I was spell-bound waiting for an overtaking attempt. It never came. I have no doubt that the MS of a few year ago would have gone for it.!!

ketanpaul · Post 25 Jan 2006, 10:58

The only reason Schumi couldnt take this championship was the car. The F2005 was frankly a failure. But now look at what Schumi accomplished, he was 3rd in the driver's rankings ahead of both Juan and Fisi who had much better cars than him. Even with no real win I think Schumi really gave a fight to all other teams specially renault and mclaren. Remember Imola or maybe how he held Kimi and Alonso back in Suzuka. With a car like that it was practically impossible not to make the renaults and mclaren overtake you but schumi did it. He displayed real talent in Suzuka and no one can doubt that. Best of luck to 248F1