Official F1/Motorsport thread

[MonkeyWrench]

Nope, its at the end of the month. They always leave a 2 week gap when changing continents for logistics sake.

[Rossco]

Oops my mistake, thought it was next week. Cool.

[VR46]

Excellent result for Vettel, as everyone said, was a mile ahead of everyone today. And such a nice guy from all the interviews I've seen. Singapore in a fortnight should be very exciting, especially if it rains.

[NW2013]

Saying Toro Rosso has anything to do with Minardi now is ridiculous, virtually nothing to do with the old team now. Maybe just some personnel.

Bizarre situation in the MotoGP. I hope there's not a sprint. Rossi was brilliant and good rides from Lorenzo and Dovizioso too. Good to see Hayden doing well too, should be good on Ducati next year.

[Roddie]

There's to be no sprint race, Rossi's been given the win. Very strange situation, seemed like nobody knew what was happening!

[VR46]

Another 25 points for Valentino few good rides out there, pretty grim conditions. Rossi could tie up the title at the next race. Still can't believe Ducati are signing Hayden.

[Richard.John]

Interesting vid shows what happens when you choose the right tyre for the conditions yet everybody else is on the wrong type. FA's last lap at Spa.

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=HWeb4OfSv0k

[Roddie]

Brilliant video, would love to see one of Heidfeld, think he did even better because he came in for wets the lap before Alonso.

[Richard.John]

Yes, Nick played a blinder and maybe even should have won the race. I feel for him as he might find himself without a BMW drive next year, and that could lead to a slippery slope, Fisico style.

Actually Heikki should be scratching his head today as he couldn't beat a Toro Rosso, yet came very close to being beaten by his team mate, Lewis " I could have *insert* " Hamilton, who probably would have won the race if the rain hadn't stopped. LH is an arrogant so and so but a quick one at that.

[TheForce]

excellent performance from Vettel !! he really deserved to win this race ! have to say the whole race was exciting to watch. Great drive from Hamilton as well (although that move on Webber was not really fair).
Wouldn't be to afraid for Vettel when he will join RedBull next year, with all the rule changes and Vettel there from the beginning working together with Adrian Newey on the new car could be interesting.

Rossi back on form, championship will be his next race... good to see Hayden on the podium as well, he had a stunning weekend ! I hope we can see some good stuff from him next year on the Duc.

[Rossco]

Why's everyone moaning about LH's moves? Perfectly within the rules, if it wasn't he would have been shafted as usual!

[abigsmurf]

within the rules doesn't always mean good sportsmanship

[VR46]

If it had been Schumacher pulling those "moves" people in certain quarters would have been calling for him to be penalised.

Roll on Singapore, just four races of the season to go now

[Rossco]

I thought the moves showed brilliant, defensive skills.

[Roddie]

Yes, Nick played a blinder and maybe even should have won the race. I feel for him as he might find himself without a BMW drive next year, and that could lead to a slippery slope, Fisico style.

Actually Heikki should be scratching his head today as he couldn't beat a Toro Rosso, yet came very close to being beaten by his team mate, Lewis " I could have *insert* " Hamilton, who probably would have won the race if the rain hadn't stopped. LH is an arrogant so and so but a quick one at that.

Heidfeld as done well in a couple of races recently, but I think it's a case of too little too late. Kubica has shown what the car is really capable and Heidfeld is rarely able to utilise it. Can't really blame BMW for wanting to keep Kubica and take on Alonso.

Would love to have seen what would've happened in Monza if it had kept raining or Hamilton had managed to pit a couple of laps later for inters, think he would have been in with a good chance for the win, although I was happy to see Vettel deservedly win in a Toro Rosso. Also loved seeing my old favourite, Berger, back on the podium.