2011 Canadian Grand Prix Discussion Thread

Post by **tommykl** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:10

Well, it doesn't look like the race will restart anytime soon, sadly.

Mister Fungus · Post by **Mister Fungus** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:10

Ferrim wrote:Hamilton was supposed to ease off. Button was just following the usual race line down that straight, that is not straight.

In most overtakes somebody gets into another persons racing line, are they all not supposed to take into account that there's another car next to them and just follow the racing line blindly?

eagleash · Post by **eagleash** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:10

Mister Fungus wrote:I don't understand why people blame Hamilton, was he supposed to drive into the wall? What is the reasoning here?

That BUT was taking the usual racing line & in view of the conditions would be very unlikely to know that HAM was, somewhat rashly, trying to do the same.

howardmb · Post by **howardmb** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:11

I have to give credit where it is due...just heard an interview with Hamilton in the pits by SpeedTV reporter...he didn't blame Button beyond saying he didn't see me and he was sure it was a racing accident. I thought he handled it quite well.

Jonouchi · Post by **Jonouchi** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:14

Am I right in thinking that if Kamui gets second, then it's the best ever result for a Japanese driver? I seem to recall that Takuma only managed to get a third...

S951 · Post by **S951** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:16

you be right sir but kamui is going to win

sswishbone · Post by **sswishbone** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:16

Aguri Suzuki and taku have thirds, but you would be right, best result ever, awesome

According to five live F1 there might be repairs to Hamilton's car... Chandhok says he won't be classified, but Crofty is wondering they'll have him go out to test some stuff out. Odd but possible.

J Washburn Stoker · Post by **J Washburn Stoker** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0kHA-nB ... age#t=110s

To be honest, it looks like Lewis tries to straighten up while Button is still going diagonally.

LionZoo · Post by **LionZoo** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:21

howardmb wrote:I have to give credit where it is due...just heard an interview with Hamilton in the pits by SpeedTV reporter...he didn't blame Button beyond saying he didn't see me and he was sure it was a racing accident. I thought he handled it quite well.

He did handle that pretty well and I'm certainly not a Hamilton fan.

Sato and Aguri Suzuki hold the joint highest finish for a Japanese driver for 3rd.

MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx · Post by **MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:22

We need some mid race entertainment-a marching band,some cheerleaders....

fjackdaw · Post by **fjackdaw** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:22

Martin: Jenson did look in his mirror, but stopped looking before Lewis starting making his move.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:23

Rhianna Go Home

sswishbone · Post by **sswishbone** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:23

Luca at Ferrari is saying the radar says it should have eased, it's like Anthony Davidson always says 'why not just look up in the sky?'

WeirdKerr · Post by **WeirdKerr** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:24

MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx wrote:We need some mid race entertainment-a marching band,some cheerleaders....

dancing groundhogs...?

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:25

Bored now. Let them race, even behind safety car, it'll clear most of the standing water at turn 9.

S951 · Post by **S951** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:26

lol @ the guys with the brushes then the truck comes plowing along

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:27

"Red Shouldered Blackbird"
Yes, well done David

TV IZ EDUKASHUNAL

LionZoo · Post by **LionZoo** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:28

sswishbone wrote:Luca at Ferrari is saying the radar says it should have eased, it's like Anthony Davidson always says 'why not just look up in the sky?'

Considering Ferrari's track record in terms of weather prediction, that just means the teams should start building arks now.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:28

lol bird

MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx · Post by **MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:29

There's waves of water going up as the course cars drive around...
No improvement expected for about 1/4 hour.

It's a redwinged blackbird

Kudos to our wildlife spotters

GwilymJJames · Post by **GwilymJJames** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:29

I think the seagull could win.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:29

National Geographic commentary for DC!

The red Mercedes car is now leading the race! Wow!

Post by **tommykl** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:30

Shizuka wrote:lol bird

This shows that we either need to call the race off completely or restart it.

EDIT: Oh crap. More birds and a boat.

sswishbone · Post by **sswishbone** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:30

@ lionzoo: - formula ark racing, that'd be interesting :lol:

MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx · Post by **MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:31

Dear TV company,when I said I wouldn't mind seeing some soaking wet birds dripping everywhere

this is not what I wanted :geek:

Dan B · Post by **Dan B** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:31

patrick wrote:Where did that beastly red SLS come from!

Don't know, but I want it.

I think it's used to test how the track is?

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:32

tommykl wrote:
Shizuka wrote:lol bird

This shows that we either need to call the race off completely or restart it.

EDIT: Oh crap. More birds and a boat.

See? Even the directors are bored! :lol:

eagleash · Post by **eagleash** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:32

ADx_Wales wrote:"Red Shouldered Blackbird"
Yes, well done David

TV IZ EDUKASHUNAL

Apparently it's a red WINGED blackbird!!

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:33

tommykl wrote:Well, it doesn't look like the race will restart anytime soon, sadly.

Agreed, the rain looks like a nightmare for organizers... :oops:

Bob · Post by **Bob** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:33

Why don't they all just race the sweepers?

WeirdKerr · Post by **WeirdKerr** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:34

i think this gonna be abandoned......

MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx · Post by **MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:35

Now we're onto the crowds of fans who suddenly realize the camera is watching them and go woo-hoo,everybody wave :lol:

Ed24 · Post by **Ed24** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:35

WeirdKerr wrote:i think this gonna be abandoned......

Not yet, Montreal sunset is still over 6.5 hours away, so heaps of time yet.

sswishbone · Post by **sswishbone** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:36

I was just about to put the two hour time limit issue, but the clock has stopped, no chance of it being abandoned it seems

Jonouchi · Post by **Jonouchi** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:37

It doesn't look as bad now, to be fair. Although Vettel and Kamui abandoning their cars (finally) might imply that they're not thinking that it's being started soon.

Ted Kravitz: "Oh no..." but the guy he was speaking to thinks they're still going to be racing!

WeirdKerr · Post by **WeirdKerr** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:37

has that guy stolen the marshal's brush?

MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx · Post by **MyHamsterRacedAnOnyx** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:37

All these technological advances and electronic gadgetry,state=of-the-art computers and we still are relying on men with brushes...

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:38

That's an excellent point, and I REALLY enjoy this topic as we wait for new info about the continue!

GwilymJJames · Post by **GwilymJJames** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:39

Hispania are ready

AllAmericanReject · Post by **AllAmericanReject** » 12 Jun 2011, 18:39

It's a credit to the Montreal circuit that this seems to be the one Grand Prix where rain doesn't improve the show.