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    Hamilton's obviously upset someone at the FIA!

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      Dave Ryan has been suspended by the Mclaren team for lying to the stewards, Hamilton has been rebuked, but because Ryan is the senior official he's the one who has been suspended.

      I dont understand why people are complaining about the FIA when it's the two Mclaren guys that have been telling lies, and instigated the problem.

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        I was instructed and misled by my team manager to withhold information, and that is what I did.

        So the FIA might conclude.......was this the first time that you have been instructed to lie? Things are going from bad to worse for Macca this season

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          Originally posted by Richard.John View Post
          I was instructed and misled by my team manager to withhold information, and that is what I did.
          Hamilton actually said that?

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            Rubens Barrichello has had a gearbox change so will get a five place penalty on the grid. So he'll be in the same place at the first corner as he was last race then!

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              Originally posted by Number45 View Post
              Hamilton actually said that?
              In the press conference today.


              Said team manager was told to pack his bags. Whitmarsh should follow and fall on his sword, but won't I suspect. Hamiltom being such a groomed media animal would have been told to say that so obviously the Mclaren management have decided that Dave Ryan will take the heat on this one.

              I feel sorry for him actually (Ryan) as he has taken the bullet for this as Macca won't publicly punish or suspend Hamilton.
              Last edited by Richard.John; 03-04-2009, 14:12.

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                I've never really had an interest in four wheeled racing, but have enjoyed watching F1 races when I could over the last couple of years since having a competitive British driver in it. I was going to make the effort to watch this season, but after this race one circus I don't think I'll bother and what's the point in anyone attending the races if the final result isn't decided until four days later.

                I would laugh if the diffuser appeal goes against the cars that are running them.

                F1 is a joke.

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                  Originally posted by Number45 View Post
                  Hamilton actually said that?
                  Yep, which raises the question, why didn't Lewis question what he was being told to say at the time? as someone who is not Hamilton's biggest fan, this is proper comedy stuff.

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                    Surprised no posts in here today, given qualifiers just finished. Certainly a bit of a mix up in the grid again!

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                      Should be an interesting race. I wonder if Trulli would've got pole if he'd taken a straighter line on the last stretch?

                      Thought the stuff about the latest McLaren saga was interesting. I think Hamilton was culpable but put in an awkward position by the team manager.

                      I love all the off track stuff!

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                        Yeah the dramas are always lols worthy in F1, its like old nanas getting knickers in a twist

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                          Nice effort Ferrari, one stoppers all round I reckon.

                          Jordan and Coulthard are getting on my tits already. Can't the show just start ten minutes before qualy/the race? I hate unnecessary build up in sport. They're doing too many 'explainy' bits too. ITV are not a good exemplar!

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                            Originally posted by StuM82 View Post
                            Jordan and Coulthard are getting on my tits already. Can't the show just start ten minutes before qualy/the race? I hate unnecessary build up in sport. They're doing too many 'explainy' bits too. ITV are not a good exemplar!
                            Yep, I've already started muting between sessions like I did with the ads. Filling up time with forced nonsense is zzz.

                            Just checked for weights but they haven't released them yet.

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                              http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/74265 - weights

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                                Again, not a super light car for Jenson. Damn that boy/car is quick. Suprised to see Vettle as light as he is considering he'll be starting from 13th. Maybe hoping for early rain?.

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