Japanese GP starts in half an hour! (net stream for those without coverage)

GL

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Schumacher is really something. Time to check out the last and one of the best races of the season. I hope Montoya's BMW doesn't explode again after he passes Schumacher;)

If you don't have cable coverage of the event, you can check it out on the net
 

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Sadly, M. Schumacher is going to win. He is absolutely SCREAMING in Japan.

I hope Montoya wins...

We`ll see.
 

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Jacques Villeneuve's 19 year old fiance was banned from the paddock after that weird Indianapolis incident where she was whining or something and Villeneuve got out of his car, hugged her and got back in and went out on the track again. Really weird stuff...

Anyhow, I think Montoya can do it. The Michelins have an almost unfair advantage over the Bridgestones. In fact, there's a bit of a tussle brewing over the Michelins because of the way their treads wear but give better grip (this is disallowed under the regulations AFAIK).

The start should be something...I wonder if Schumacher will give Montoya the chop:)
 
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damn he was fast.. thought it felt a bit "time lapsed" footage..

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come on schuey.. I am rooting for you.. no you ralfphy.. but mikey..
 

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<< damn he was fast.. thought it felt a bit "time lapsed" footage..
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No time lapse, that was the actual undoctored lap:) Damn incredible, he knocked about 4 seconds off last year's pole time!
 

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This 19 year old chick is a joke... not only is he in a tub with wheels, he is going through young girls like an Ice Cream stand in the summer.

Looks as though this will be the last F1 race for not just Alesi (jeezz, what he could have been, I`ll never forget his debut battle with Senna), but also Hakkinen.

 

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Yeah I'm sad to see Alesi go. He'll probably go to CART but Schumacher has told him not to because it's too dangerous. Apparently Eddie Jordan wants him to stay in the team in some sort of capacity so he'll probably be back..just not in a competition drivers seat:(

I'm a diehard Villeneuve fan, but I'm afraid he'll have more engagements than podiums;) What is this, his third engagement now?

Anyway, Barichello will probably be on a three-stop strategy and fux0r up one or two of the Williams at the start, helping Michael retain the lead. But if Barichello isn't on a three-stop strategy (he may not...Ferrari wants him to get #2 in the WDC) Montoya and Ralfie boy might be able to get on the podium.
 

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Poontos looks like you're right;) But damnit, Alesi's out:( Just pure bad luck for him. It's a good race so far...I'm thinking Schumacher's on a 3 stopper though, he's just insanely fast!
 

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POOR JL! That really blows! At least the future McLaren driver looks OK... Kimi, that is.

M. Schumacher is in the ultimate "zone" right now -- perfect car, awesome track, in the lead, won the championship already...

 

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LOL Ralf has just made two mistakes after getting his first 10 second penalty that could rack him up another 2 10 second penalties! What the heck is he thinking!? Montoya must have him rattled big time;)
 

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<< LOL Ralf has just made two mistakes after getting his first 10 second penalty that could rack him up another 2 10 second penalties! What the heck is he thinking!? >>



Probably just REALLY psyched about the premiere of the Harry Potter movie.