Following various incidents during the European GP at Valencia, the stewards have decided to penalise Vergne and Maldonado. At the same time, Michael Schumacher who has used DRS during a yellow flag situation is not penalised and can keep his third place finish.
Just a PR puff piece to generate a little bit of news. That said Schumacher did go very well in Monaco, so perhaps there is something to it.zyphro wrote:Is there any real meaning behind this article?
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/100478
Pirelli Rep: We decided to give Michael a present for his longevity in F1. As we sat around our table trying to come up with an appropriate gift for Michael, it suddenly dawned upon me! I thought to myself, what better than to celebrate Michael's longevity with 2 sets of tires that have both grip and longevity? I know a few of my colleagues said this brings back memories of the Bridgestone days with those special tires Michael had, but we had to do something to counter-act the Silver Arrow sabotage against the greatest F1 champion who ever lived.bhallg2k wrote:I guess it's just Schumacher's turn.
Well it wouldn't be the first time Schumacher benefited from special equipment.raymondu999 wrote:I thought it was a bad move on Hembery's part. Him bringing up a prediction can only bring bad things. If Schumacher then doesn't win (wrong prediction) then he'll be an idiot. If Schumacher does win (right prediction) people will accuse him of race fixing and giving Schumacher tyres from 2010.
We must cherish and bookmark this post! A world first for us to be agreeing!bhallg2k wrote:I agree, Ray.
Judge, no... but more like the foreman of the jury. It's a bit like how people were castigating Glock after he revealed he had put 10 quid down for Vettel to win the title in Singapore.Hembery having anything at all to say about the outcome of a race is a bit like a judge publicly predicting the outcome of a trial.
Agreed.And given the circumstances of the season and Schumacher's reputation, all Hembery has done here is give fodder for those who would crucify Schumacher should he win.
I'd argue in favor of your last statement just based on the Pirelli lotto.bhallg2k wrote:I agree, Ray. Hembery having anything at all to say about the outcome of a race is a bit like a judge publicly predicting the outcome of a trial. And given the circumstances of the season and Schumacher's reputation, all Hembery has done here is give fodder for those who would crucify Schumacher should he win.
Maybe for Pirelli there really is no such thing as bad publicity.
bhallg2k wrote:I had no idea magazines are still printed.
so you say real F1fans oppose to Pirelli tyre situation (whatever this might be) and people who love it are glitter blinded noobs that don't follow as long as it takes to be regarded as serious fan?SeijaKessen wrote:I'd argue in favor of your last statement just based on the Pirelli lotto.bhallg2k wrote:I agree, Ray. Hembery having anything at all to say about the outcome of a race is a bit like a judge publicly predicting the outcome of a trial. And given the circumstances of the season and Schumacher's reputation, all Hembery has done here is give fodder for those who would crucify Schumacher should he win.
Maybe for Pirelli there really is no such thing as bad publicity.
It's proven to be quite popular among the less-informed populace.
The only people people I've seen who have been vehemently opposed to the Pirelli situation are those who are actually aware that F1 existed prior to the year 2000, and that there were other great Ferrari drivers prior to Michael Schumacher. That is to say, those with an understanding of F1's past are in a distinct minority these days, and aren't so enamored with glitter.
BTW, if you have a chance, check out the last page of the latest Car & Driver magazine. There is an interview with Hans-Joachim Stuck there.
If we have to keep this race then that would be one way to try and inject some interest in it!raymondu999 wrote:When does this race actually see rain on the calendar year? I mean, what months generally? The race should be moved to then.
