Comments on: Fernando Alonso’s bad luck turns good for win (2008 Singapore Grand Prix)

By: Hatebreeder

Hatebreeder — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:26:47 +0000

seriously, nelson will need to have nerves of steel t pull off a stunt like tat, n if he is tat brave n dangerous, he shld be creamin the races right now!

By: David5

David5 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:07:25 +0000

I didn’t particularly like the Singapore GP i thought it could have been anywhere in the world, a strip of tarmac edged by armco and catch fencing. I had a holiday in Singapore 2 years ago and was really looking forward to this race but recognised nothing.
Also I dont like races decided by lucky safety car periods, penalties for filling with fuel when the pit lane is closed, suspect interpretation of the rules. If i had my way i would also ban refuelling and tyre changes(except for safety reasons)and have the race won on the track.

By: zeppe

zeppe — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:03:24 +0000

Re S Hughes and D Watkins posts 61 and 63. Deserved and skillful in what ways? The facts in Monaco LH hits the barrier and has to pit for a new set of tyres & then for damage limitations change’s to a 1 stop strategy and then what happens – a safety car bails him out of jail. At silverstone kimi had him pegged and looked very strong with heavier fuel until the strange tyre choice decision. At spa he needed light rain 5 laps from the end to get anywhere near kimi after his error at the end of lap 1. The reality remains that like Fred at singapore without these fortunate circumstances playing into his favour he wouldn’t have won. Is this why macca want rain for the last 3 gp’s

By: Mahesh

Mahesh — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:51:20 +0000

@Oliver – Good Observation. Alonso and Nico got that breather after bringing their car in parc ferme coz tired Hamilton, Spent awfully lots of time on his victory lap.. and it was based on that footage that I said he was too tired end of the race. Sorry for not elaborating before.

By: Oliver

Oliver — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:48:41 +0000

Mahesh, Fernando was the only driver who sat down for an extended period before the podium ceremony.

By: Mahesh

Mahesh — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:46:41 +0000

@Chaz – You flog the dead horse and what do you get for all the hard work ?? A flogged Dead Horse

By: Mahesh

Mahesh — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:44:47 +0000

@CarlitosF1 – Glad to find another F1 enthusiast. As a Life long Williams fan, Every season when Williams is doing good in “Winter Championship”, I nurse a hope that things will be great and every season its a let down. Nevertheless, hope never dies

About Williams taking lead in KERS game. I feel Honda and Toyota should hold upper hand, and they are using KERS in their road cars. Williams has acquired a local UK firm that is using Flywheel based KERS device. It would be interesting to see how that fares against the “Constructors” and not to mention their Engine Supplier “Toyota” I have been reading Force F1 is planning to move to Honda (and as is STR) as Honda has its KERS well synchronized with Engine and It would be a Off the shelf solution for these teams. So lets wait and watch how Williams KERS gels with Toyota Engine.

If indeed Williams is competitive, there are lots of commercial benefits coming way of My Team

By: Chaz

Chaz — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:40:32 +0000

How come Ferrari has not received a fine for the fuel hose incident. Correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t Sutil receive a fine for a similar incident last year?

By: ajokay

ajokay — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:30:00 +0000

It’s been a very special moment over the past 12 years waking up at 3am to watch the Australian Grand Prix weekend. Same with all the Far Eastern races, and it’s never bothered me. I’d hate to see them all go to night races, but you have to admit the whole thing looked excellent in the dark.

By: PJA

PJA — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:59:22 +0000

A fully deserved win for Alonso, and great to see Williams back on the podium (hopefully they can make it up to the top step soon, although I think it unlikely).
I to wondered why it took so long to issue Rosberg and Kubica with their stop/go penalties. I remember reading earlier this year that the safety car rules were to be looked at so people who need to stop aren’t penalised so much, but it seems nothing has been agreed yet.

From the TV pictures I thought it looked like Ferrari had reverted to using a lollipop again for Massa’s second stop, but one of the pit crew was partially blocking the camera. I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see the traffic light system again.

For the race itself, without the safety cars and Massa’s pit problems I think the race could have been as dull as Valencia, and although the night race was a success in terms of logistics etc I wouldn’t like to see established Grand Prix become night races, as has been mooted for Australia. Does anyone else not mind getting up early to watch a Grand Prix, as long as it is only a few times a year?