Comments on: Will Raikkonen, Heidfeld or Kovalainen’s 2008 title hopes end in Singapore?

By: Chris Neil

Chris Neil — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:12:06 +0000

I’m sure its just Massa and Hamilton now. Unless they get a bit too competitive and take each other out. Though they might have to do that in two races.

I notice Ferrari are being very careful with their words. “main interest is the team” sounds a bit like “team orders”. I don’t suppose the FIA will appoint anyone to watch Ferrari to make sure they give both drivers every chance to win.?

By: the limit

the limit — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:18:46 +0000

If last season taught me anything, its that only a fool would write off Kimi Raikkonen. As I have suggested before, alot depends on the weather, and on improvements made to the Ferrari since Monza. The Ferrari has looked very loose in wet conditions, in the hands of both drivers, compared to the McLarens. If Ferrari can do anything to counter that problem, then they are in good shape. Ferrari need, four dry, clean races. If that happens, then Raikkonen and Massa, will benefit.
Kovalainen, I think, will be eliminated from the running at Singapore. Heidfeld maywell do just enough, but the favourite of the three to stay in the hunt has to be Raikkonen. For Raikkonen to go to Sao Paulo at the end of the season as an also ran is unthinkable for him I would imagine, so my money is on him.

By: F1Fan

F1Fan — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:44:41 +0000

If they let Kimi race, he will win in Singapore. If not, Massa will. I am sticking w/ what Keith called my Unified Temperature & Tire Theory.

27+ C and soft tyres = Ferrari win
27- C and medium/hard tyres = McLaren win

… unless it rains again, in which case Lewis has the advantage.

By: Wesley

Wesley — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:09:58 +0000

I think it is down to Massa and Hamilton for the title but,I am supportive of Heidfeld to break a Schumi record and become F1′s new Iron Man.

By: michael counsell

michael counsell — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:57:14 +0000

Out of contention for the drivers title and they could be battling for 4th place and helping out with the constructors title.

By: beneboy

beneboy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:51:20 +0000

I’d like to think so too James B.

I just hope BMW are still committed to this season and aren’t going to do a Honda and put all of their resources into maximising the performance of next seasons car.

Even though I’m a Schumi fan I’ve got to say I’m loving that seasons are now going down to the last few races with several drivers still in with a chance to win it.

I loved watching him win but with so few drivers able to challange him (for a huge range of reasons) it was rare to get several drivers having a go for the DWC for so long.

By: James B

James B — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:30:09 +0000

I’m not counting out Kubica just yet. He is only 14 points behind Hamilton with 4 races left, he’s still in with a chance.

He might not have been on the pace of the top two, but he’s capitalized on others mistakes and has always been there when others haven’t. Canada and Monza springs to mind.

If Kubica wins this race, then 3-way battle, here we come.

By: Juhhi

Juhhi — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:48:35 +0000

There is only Kimi who has faidingly little chance to win championship, but I think it is not realistic target anymore… still hoping I´m wrong=)

Anyhow….Massa is not same level as Hamilton(my opinion) when talking driving skills, or even handling pressure(Hamilton too is not very good to handle pressure). BUT,there is that little thing…Kimi is better driver to support his team mate, and takeaway points from Hamilton than Heikki to do this for Massa.

Anything can still happen,so let´s see…

By: Dorian

Dorian — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:05:30 +0000

‘i wouldn’t be too worried about the 1 point difference if i was a hamilton fan, i am worried as a massa fan.’

Agreed. Whilst it’s a mathematical possibility for the others to stay in contention, I believe it will still come down to Massa and Hamilton. Though, anything can happen…

But as Todd said: Hamilton is in a better and more adaptable car and in my opinion is a much better driver than Massa. If I had a fiver, i’d put it on Hamilton to take the championship this year.

By: todd

todd — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:35:58 +0000

yeah they are all out, its down to hamilton and massa.

we’ve seen some pretty crazy things happen this year, engine failures, safety cars, so many wet tracks, crashes at red lights, penalties and more. I think for the last 4 races we wont see too much more silly stuff – or DNF’s.

the next 1-2 races will be crucial, if they both finish high, then it could go down to the wire, otherwise if in the next 2 races there’s a dnf, or a low finish it could be a bit of a blow.

As much as i want massa to win the WDC, my money would be on hamilton, faster car, some more wet tracks coming up and he is consistent and fast on track – just seem some stupid mistakes that i think he’ll be avoiding from here on in.

i wouldn’t be too worried about the 1 point difference if i was a hamilton fan, i am worried as a massa fan.