“Achtung Glock!” “Na última curva!” – How the world saw F1 title shock (video)
Commentators went crazy as the title changed hands on the last lap
We will surely not see another championship finale like we saw yesterday for a long time.
Around the world, television commentators struggled to keep up with the action unfolding before their eyes. Britain celebrated, Brazil mourned, and the Spanish commentators missed Hamilton passing Glock…
In Britain, ITV were broadcasting their final Grand Prix. They put the experience accumulated in the preceding 205 F1 races to call the end of the race perfectly.
Spanish F1 fans not being so keen on Hamilton, their commentators thought they were cheering Massa home to become champion. When Hamilton crossed the line in fifth and the truth dawned they began asking “Where’s Glock?” McLaren fans will enjoy the schadenfraude:
The poor Brazilian commentator Galvao Bueno did not miss the significance of Hamilton passing Glock. As the McLaren headed for the line he chanted “Na ultimate curva” (‘the last corner’) over and over, then counted the drivers across the line…
The German commentators called it spot-on too (“Achtung Glock”):
Thanks to David Watkins for some of the video links and translations. Please post any others you find below.
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jay said on 3rd November 2008, 16:45
on BBC 5 live they also missed the pass on glock and called massa the winner.
when lewis crossed the line.
Derek said on 3rd November 2008, 17:17
Jonatas: That’s very humble of you to praise Hamilton. I’m a Hamilton fan, but I think Massa is a great driver and he is always happy to talk to the media on the start grid before a Grand Prix. He and Hamilton seem very similar, family men polite and well spoken. I don’t think I have ever heard him say anything bad about the other drivers. And for Brazil, you have a great F1 driver again!! Look forward to 2009, remember Hamilton missed out by 1 point last year.
Antifia said on 3rd November 2008, 17:17
The Dutch TV missed that too…I was already celebrating (somewhat in shock) when I saw the Mclaren fellows jumping up and down – I even had time to think: These guys must be the best losers in the world…that is when the coin fell.
What can I say. It was the most painfull F1 moment I can recall. I had watched the whole race hoping for Massa to win the race – that is all. Bravados apart, I never thought it likely that LH would throw it away again being 7 points ahead. And I was confortable with it..and then you have those last laps. I won’t be buying the season review, I can tell you that.
Alex-Ctba said on 3rd November 2008, 17:22
Realistically, I think Hamilton is better than Massa ( I still think Alonso better than both ). Both are fast and consistent throughout each race and both can get the most our of their cars, buth what I believe makes Hamilton better than Massa is exactly what he is greatly criticised for: his aggression. How surefooted he goes right on the adversary’s car when overtaking. That reminds us of our unforgettable hero Ayrton Senna. Don’t get me wrong, Massa is also aggressive and daring, but the pressure of driving a Ferrari, with millions of Tifosi’s eyes on him, ready to criticise him at the slightest mistake, made him a little more careful which is not an entirely bad thing because it gave him a more pragmatic style, with the aim of obtaining tittles (2009). He could have been a in a very cosy position to win the champiohship right here, in front of his supporters, if it wasn’t for Ferrari’s mistakes. Anyway, apart from FIA excessive stricteness this year, it was an amazing season, maybe one of the best after the Schumacher ( boring ) era, hopefully paving the way to many more exciting seasons to come. I desperately wanted Felipe win the WDC but…Congratulations to Lewis, he is a worthy WDC. Thanks to Keith for a great blog. Warm regards to all the true fans and fanatics for F1.
Ricardo Rocha said on 3rd November 2008, 17:47
there is a french version of the “gran finale” here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hal0akEUiKk
the narrator missed Hamilton passing Glock.
Ricardo Rocha said on 3rd November 2008, 17:53
I guess the video is from Belgium, not France.
Ferrari fan said on 3rd November 2008, 17:59
Yes, congratulations Glock, a big pay day for you, maybe even a mclaren seat to replace Kovy. I still don’t believe it 24 hours later and I am still sulking for sure. Glock, every Ferrari fans new worst enemy, I have never seen anything so obvious and unsporting ever, he does not deserve a seat in formula 1. Well maybe with mclaren, they’re used to cheating.
Fabio Pellim - Brasil said on 3rd November 2008, 18:05
I don’t know why Jay is anger about Massa, Mosley and Ferrari, as F1 fans we should be celebrating such a thrilling season ending! Massa has all reasons to be proud, Hamilton is from another planet and he almost got it last year this championship is not a surprise, he deserves it. Massa improved a lot this year and 2009 will be great for all fans, for Brazilians even better(hahahaha)! Mosley was so cute (un)dressed like that, hope to get in my 70′s with such appetite and fantasy (hahaha). By the way, besides all sex confusion, Mosley fight for more competitiveness, maybe I’m wrong, but I like some of his points.
All England, have a pint of the nicest ale, it’s on us Brazilians today, next year you gonna pay, and hopefully on the last curve (hahaha)!!!
David Watkins said on 3rd November 2008, 18:09
Ferrari fan
You don’t believe it because you don’t want to believe it. Show us one piece of evidence that Glock did it deliberately.
amy said on 3rd November 2008, 18:18
David, the fact that mclaren KNEW that they were going to get Glock on the last lap BEFORE he started slowing down, how did they know that?? Because they TOLD him to do it.
Mr Soap said on 3rd November 2008, 18:26
Given quite how much problems those with wet tyres on were having in those conditions, you can’t expect anything of Glock on drys. Just not binning it is something to be proud of.
The viewpoint that Glock deliberately threw the championship is simply untenable. Unless you want to believe Trulli was in on it too, as were the Toyota team. And somehow they’d set this up pre race so that the instructions over the radio weren’t obvious to the stewards…
Top Gear said on 3rd November 2008, 18:26
Here’s the link to Speed Channel’s coverage, where the headline is ‘F1: Thrilling Finish Crowns Hamilton Champion at Interlagos’
http://tinyurl.com/5h9jxh
Cheers
Owen said on 3rd November 2008, 18:35
I find it absolutely bizarre that even 24 hours after the event people are still trying to claim that Glock deliberately let Hamilton past so he could win the title.
I’m not sure how much clearer to make it – IF HE WANTED HAMILTON TO WIN, WHY DIDN’T HE JUST PIT FOR WETS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE AND STAY BEHIND HIM?!?!?!
I apologise to all for shouting but it’s getting pretty annoying!
Filipe said on 3rd November 2008, 18:58
The funny thing about the Glock delusion is that if Glock just wanted to hand the position to Lewis he would just pit or maybe spin.
HAM and SPAM said on 3rd November 2008, 19:45
It’s incredible that Lewis is world champion. In other team or with other car his position wil be 14th or 15th.
The bests riders now in F1 are Alonso, Vettel and Kubica. And not Kimi , Massa and HAM. But his cars are very bad. In the future Alonso will say th ultimate word!!
Forza Alonso