daMatta: "Schumacher is not a "real" champio

RE30B#16 · Post by **RE30B#16** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:45 am

Cristiano daMatta, who is in intensive care after striking a deer at quali speed in a ChampCar at Elkhart Lake [and my thoughts and prayers go to him for a speedy recovery], was quoted as saying he thought Michael Schumacher fails to be a truly great champion because of the amount of bellyaching and manuveuring he does behind the scenes mainly for his own on track advantage. He goes on to say that he found the overwhelming amount of politics in Formula 1 tiresome and that nobody does it better than Schumacher.

This may explain the recent banning of Renault dampers, BAR/Honda wings, and the shift in the tire war, not to mention the reaction of some drivers to Michael Schumacher's leadership [or lack thereof] of the GPDA. It smacks of NASCAR-esque manipulation of the rules to better suit this team or that so as to tighten up the championship. I do find it interesting how suddenly the Ferrari can't be beat. [Hold off on the maelstrom of retorts Shoe-fans, I'm basing this statement by the sudden upswing in Massa's performance. MS is always towards the pointy side of the field.]

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:45 am

The Meanest · Post by **The Meanest** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 9:22 am

Where is any evidence that Schumi has anything to do with the mass damper systems

I stand corrected but didn't other teams, including Ferrari, have to take off their similiar devices

As for the tyres there is always a backward and forwards shift between Michelin and Bridgestone over who has the best tyre for the particular weekend

At the beginning of the season Michelin had the upper hand but that has changed to Bridgestone at present.
Alsonso has said that he expects things to be different for the last 3 races and this hasn't been disputed by Ferrari or Schumi.

A couple of years ago the whole points system, Qualifying and tyres were changed because Ferrari were too dominant.

They can't be blamed for everything.
It's up to other teams like Renault last year to get ahead of the Opposition.
At the moment Ferrari and Bridgestone has got the upper hand - it's simply a matter of the others catching up again which they will do.
But it can't be blamed on Ferrari or Schumi

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:23 am

[quote="The Meanest "

They can't be blamed for everything.

[/quote]

Almost everything ?

The Meanest · Post by **The Meanest** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:04 am

Julian Mayo wrote:[quote="The Meanest "

They can't be blamed for everything.

Almost everything ?

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O.K I will accept that Ferrari can be blamed for half of everything incuding wars, the changing World weather and rising oil prices, but thats it

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:05 am

The Meanest wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:[quote="The Meanest "

They can't be blamed for everything.

Almost everything ?

O.K I will accept that Ferrari can be blamed for half of everything incuding wars, the changing World weather and rising oil prices, but thats it

[/quote]

Okay.......we can blame Max for everything else

The Meanest · Post by **The Meanest** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:25 am

Max and Bernie in tandem. One goes with the other.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:40 am

The Meanest wrote:Max and Bernie in tandem. One goes with the other.

Like siamese twins ?

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:49 pm

My cat is not well and I am blaming MS and Ferrari. If she didn't have to worry about my tipping then she would not have to suffer ill health.

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:51 pm

Cristiano daMatta, who is in intensive care after striking a deer at quali speed in a ChampCar at Elkhart Lake

My thoughts and prayers are with Cristiano and his family and I hope that he makes a full recovery.

cmlean · Post by **cmlean** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 5:46 pm

A deer.
A kangaroo.
What is it with the wildlife not having sense to keep away from cars?

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:02 pm

cmlean wrote:A deer.
A kangaroo.
What is it with the wildlife not having sense to keep away from cars?

I blame the parents

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 8:14 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:
cmlean wrote:A deer.
A kangaroo.
What is it with the wildlife not having sense to keep away from cars?
I blame the parents

I blame ferrari.....

GhoGho · Post by **GhoGho** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:47 am

<T-K> wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
cmlean wrote:A deer.
A kangaroo.
What is it with the wildlife not having sense to keep away from cars?
I blame the parents
I blame ferrari.....

I thought we all agreed to blame MAX!!!!!!!!!

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:54 am

GhoGho wrote:
<T-K> wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
I blame the parents
I blame ferrari.....
I thought we all agreed to blame MAX!!!!!!!!!

Max is the parent and Bernie is his other half