Comments on: The races that will define the season

By: The Limit

The Limit — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:50:37 +0000

I agree Keith with what you said about Nick Heidfeld and BMW Sauber. They may just pose a serious threat in Barcelona if the team choose to run their cars light on Saturday.
We have already seen Robert Kubica claim pole last time by, and he nearly got there in Melbourne. Of the two traditionally dominant teams (Ferrari/McLaren), McLaren would have the most to lose from this happening.
They are behind at the moment, and desperately need a result in Barcelona, or at the very least a podium. Last year, only Ferrari and McLaren claimed podium positions on a regular basis, but this season I believe that has and will change.
That BMW Sauber is no push over, and I think either one of their drivers is going to win and in the very near future.
What Ron Dennis and McLaren need is pole position for either Lewis or Heikki, and a clean, positive race. Its a tall order, that is for sure, but possible.
Ferrari will be confident I am sure, and Felipe Massa proved his worth here last year as you pointed out, with the win and that memorable first corner tussle with Fernando Alonso.

By: GeorgeK

GeorgeK — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:29:58 +0000

How Spain and Turkey turn out is based on the improvements the teams may have made over the last 3 weeks, maybe even the season outcomes.

I would love to see the Beemers win this year, or at the least relegate McLaren to third place. I still think Kimi and Ferrari will be the leaders after Spain.

By: Freeman

Freeman — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:54:24 +0000

Yes on paper it seems exciting trying to gauge this season’s form for top 3 teams & drivers in the coming races. But I think the top 6 drivers are so evenly matched, it’s all down to their cars and fortunes. I’m afraid the red team is ahead with their speed. But what I’m even more afraid of it’s we’re gonna suffer watching 3 boring races. Qualifying will more or less settle the scores and it’ll be hard to overtake in Barcelona, Istanbul (sad… look at last year), and impossible in Monaco. Bring on Montreal and 2009 regs!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:10:00 +0000

Massa desperately needs to win at Barcelona and Istanbul… only after "defending his points" (to make a tennis analogy), I think he’ll be a real title contender for this season…

By: Wesley

Wesley — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:51:25 +0000

I am keeping my eyes on Nick and Kimi to be very fast this year.Kubica is really showing speed too.I don't think Hamilton is as much of a threat as everyone thinks.McLaren still has the edge in Monaco,Ferrari @ Monza but ,BMW is going to give fight all season .BMW POWER !!

By: Lady Snowcat

Lady Snowcat — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:39:51 +0000

Massa is pretty handy in Spain and Turkey so although I am an avid Kimi fan I think Felipe will do well…

But he’ll be nowhere again at Monaco…

Kimi will do well in all three even if he doesn’t win them all … and unless the car breaks down….

By: Dan M

Dan M — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:52:57 +0000

Atleast Hungary has one good turn.

By: Alex Andronov

Alex Andronov — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:19:11 +0000

To be honest I am never sure why Hungary or Circuit of Catalunya are never threatened but Silverstone and Spa always seem to be.

I hope that the new Spanish Grand Prix (European Grand Prix technically) is an enourmous success. This means that once Alonso leaves the sport (many years from now no doubt) it will be there and not Circuit of Catalunya that becomes the Spanish Grand Prix.

By: Gman

Gman — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:52:31 +0000

For all of you F1 vets out there, would you say that the Spanish GP at it’s current venue is more boring/dull than other races with that same reputation- say, perhaps, Hungary?

By: carldec

carldec — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:40:13 +0000

I think the most interesting thing will be if Fernando Alonso can squeek out a win at some point this year. He is in contention for best driver of all time… winning a race or two this year in an inferior car and then winning a couple of championships in a row with Ferrari or some one else will put him very rare air.He is already on the list for being the youngest champ (twice!) and he doesn’t seem to have lost any of his edge after finishing one point out with perhaps the most disfunctional and poorly managed major teams in history.Alonso has taken a lot of criticism for his public dissatisfaction and "whining" but anyone who is surprised by a Spaniard acting in an arrogant and egotistical manner are just not paying attention.