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Post by mattwrc on Apr 2, 2006 6:38:21 GMT
wow - well lots to talk about on after todays race
for me that was the best F1 race in a long while and what an incident packed event to
Massa went out on first corner after a coming together with a few driver which forced Rosberg out
plenty of other accidents aswell including M.Schumacer having a massive accident no less then 4 safety cars were used during the race
and poor Webber leading the race at one point only to have mechanical problems
Honda well in my opinion what a stupid decision at the end of the race making Button stop they could have got some ok points
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Post by Grenville on Apr 2, 2006 6:42:30 GMT
What were the results? I know Alsons 1, Kimi 2, Ralph 3. Thats all I caught.
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Post by FordTeamRS on Apr 2, 2006 8:27:51 GMT
Ohhhh I came back from the circuit around an hour ago, that was just faaaan bloody tastic! It was also great to hear Murray Walker did the commentary for Aussie viewers so I'll watch that tonight. But, wow, I'll post my pics and videos and my tales from Albert Park
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Post by chrisfinch on Apr 2, 2006 14:18:30 GMT
An exciting race, almost like Indy cars with so many safety cars. Button had a stinker.
Star of the Race: Ralf Schumacher-Third and he had a drive through penalty.
Reject of the Race: Jenson Button-Slow from the start and an engine blowout on the last corner.
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Post by Vivski on Apr 3, 2006 8:01:24 GMT
WOW, what a great race! Plenty of action, even though Alonso blew everyone away! Poor Webber missed out on a probable podium with yet another mechanical retirement. Big shame. BUTTON!! That was the most incredible thing I've ever seen! Watching from Fisichella's car at Button into the 2nd last corner you can see some smoke out of Buttons car, then BOOM it went and smoke, flames everywhere. Button was desperate to get to the finish so he kept the throttle open and it was like watching an F-111 doing a dump and burn!! HUGE BURST of flames out the back. Fisi had to find a way around him while being covered in oil. And Button's Honda grinded to a hault just 20m from the finish line. He could've run to the line and finished in the points. I have to find some photos of that! www.formula1.com/gallery/753.html
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Post by Vivski on Apr 3, 2006 8:06:59 GMT
Oh, and Montoya spinning on the warm up lap! That was hysterical!
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Post by Vivski on Apr 3, 2006 8:14:08 GMT
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Post by Vivski on Apr 3, 2006 8:32:50 GMT
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Post by FordTeamRS on Apr 3, 2006 9:06:51 GMT
The reaction by everyone who saw it on the circuit was priceless. I was just standing there watching the big screen with my jaw open, could not believe what I saw. The reaction of the commentators was also priceless. By far, one of the best if not THE best Australian Grand Prix
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Post by chrisfinch on Apr 3, 2006 9:11:39 GMT
I'm sure you'll be giving Button some stick on No Gear FTRS!
Sato looked good for Super Aguri, as did both Toro Rosso's.
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Post by FordTeamRS on Apr 3, 2006 9:25:06 GMT
Oooh I'm going to have fun with that especially seeing as I taped it and I have footage of it, I actually felt sorry for Button, but you can't help but laugh at the timing of it But Toro Rosso are definately going to get stick over their high placing kudos of their V10 engine, which I loved to hear one last time also, oh and Scott Speed lost 8th place to Coulthard AFTER the race and got a fine after passing under a yellow and calling an un-named driver a "f***ing d***head" during a stewards hearing.
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Post by chrisfinch on Apr 3, 2006 9:32:48 GMT
that's Americans for you.
Right from the start Button was slow,he never challenged anyone.
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Post by FordTeamRS on Apr 3, 2006 9:40:17 GMT
Well his engine failure certainly showed why he was slow in the first place, plus he said that he had trouble with warming up the tyres, as did many other runners
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Post by mattwrc on Apr 3, 2006 17:13:14 GMT
now that is one cool photo ;D reminds me of Fireforce 2 - the jet engined drag racer
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