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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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True that. How hard is it to win if you are the favored son in a team at the very pointy end of the grid? Trying winning in a Minardi or Toleman, then you can have some pretty good reputation built.
Ah it appears we have some heretics in our midst who has not accepted the true faith.

Alfy, with your permission I would like to start a formal inquisition against these transgressors in the name of the Silver Knights. Where in fact Hamilton is the Messiah.

Dont forget that... infidels.
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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Oh guys there's no point in correcting alfy... we all know what happens when he forgets his pills
Alfy we all love you anyway, don't worry!
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PerSmitt
Ah it appears we have some heretics in our midst who has not accepted the true faith.

Alfy, with your permission I would like to start a formal inquisition against these transgressors in the name of the Silver Knights. Where in fact Hamilton is the Messiah.

Dont forget that... infidels.
permission granted young knight.

but see these ppl fail to see how hamilton is the messiah. just like jesus, he was stoned, being spit on by haters. so that right there is enough to convince me that he is the messiah.

just so sad to see ppl like blue reni, polo, bse live in this world called DENIAL. its ok, they will one day they will see the light, and me, you and atlgp will be there to greet them. till then, they shall die by our swords. which btw i just got it enchanted with +50 damage to ferrari fans

watching practice, hamilton is number 1 now.

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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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oh and mike is our spy btw , ferrari fans
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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well all, have a good weekend. oh bse, i have your number blocked, so i wont have to hear you crying because of hamilton winning this weekend.
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by alfy28
oh and mike is our spy btw , ferrari fans
haha. even though i am a ferrari fan at heart, i do like mclaren and hamilton. mclaren have always made the prettiest f1 cars. the mp4-4 and the mp4-20 are probably the best looking cars of all time. Not so much for mp4-24. I think it looks fat particularly in the side pods but hey they can all be winners i guess.
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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however where the hell did toyota come from today?! fisi also kicked it into high gear today.
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Alfy, I am nervous that ever since Massa had his injury Raikkonen has been stepping up his game. It is his fault we did not have two silver knights on the podium last race. He was also showing some strong form during todays practice.

I am fearing that smiting the Ferrari fans will be a bit difficult as long as Raikkonen keeps his form up. Fortunately Ferrari has also blessed us by presenting a court jester as a driver. We shall forever be able to mock them for this!

I shall see to my own +15 enchantment which is more suitable for a junior knight and start smiting Ferrari fans as soon as possible!

Damn I'm looking forward to qualifier and race. I love Spa!
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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Spa is probably my favorite track of all time! im curious if kimi will stay sobber! but ill bet nico hulkenburg replaces luca badoer next race.
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Schu 'comeback' caps on sale at Spa

Aug.28 (GMM) From the merchandising stands at Spa-Francorchamps on Friday, 25 euros could buy you an official cap to celebrate the "comeback" of F1's most successful driver Michael Schumacher.

The only glitch is that the former seven time world champion called off his return to replace the injured Felipe Massa.

The official caps, however, were when he made the decision seemingly already en route to his favourite circuit in Belgium; scene of his formula one debut in 1991, his first win a year later, and five other victories on the awesome layout amidst the Ardennes forest.

The merchandise features the words 'Schumi' and 'comeback' on the brim, and his personal logo alongside '09', to celebrate the sensational return that was not to be due to injury.

http://www.f1complete.com/content/view/14102/900/
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 05:24 AM
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Just read that Mark Webber had engine problems in the last free practice. The Renault engine really does not seem to like the red bull car.

And where did Heidfeld get that sudden speed?
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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After his paycheck?
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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Update.
Alfy where's your messiah?
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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What a nuts q2! As much as I love the stars, I love when the field is turned on its head. I honestly want to see Fisi in the Force India on pole and or get first points, and I dont even like Fisi
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Fisichella lost most of his license's points in viale del muro torto in rome.
http://maps.google.it/maps?q=Viale+d...12,331.92,,0,5

Nice turn...
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Well it appears that Force India and Brawn know how to build a better car around the Mercedes engine then Mclaren.... haha I love how much difference a week makes in F1
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Wat the hack?? Force India got pole?
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Apparently at times we do really do it better
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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lol that is funny. the other day i was thinking how sad it must be for Fisichella and sutill. now i hear this, pretty funny. btw what is the grid info?
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2009/817/6668/

Have fun trying to find Hamilton
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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using my phine to type this message. hamilton placed 12th lol , and u guys make fun of him. its pretty clear that he was out the night before spreading the gospel. so i understand why he is 12th. but yah, force was smarr to cut down om the downforce for the straights
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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Badoer did the radillon-eau rouge pass @322km\h.
Was the fastest of all day and didn't complete his last fast lap due to pit errors\traffic.
This is the truth and we know it but hell, you're so slow and you are so brave to risk your career waiting for the last second to start a friggin fast lap?
I hope he has diarrhoea tomorrow.
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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If I were a ferrari employee in Maranello, I would walk ahead of Badoer when going into town for lunch and pretend we are not together.
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Yeah i was shocked at that speed Badoer did. Pretty ballsy. He was closer to pace but his spin out in the kitty litter was end of his day. I feel bad for him. He really is as useless as Niki Lauda said
Old Aug 29, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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I think this track points out THE design flaw of Force India, BMW, and Toyota. That makes no sense you say, due to their stellar qualifying effort. Let me explain myself. Spa is one of the fastest circuits start to finish. Every year when teams are designing their new cars, they must make a compromise with the chassis. They must "try" to build a car that is slightly better at slower tracks than fast ones, or vice versa. Either that, or "try" to build a car that is neutral. The key word here is "TRY", especially considering the rule changes from last year to this one. It appears that the three teams mentioned above "tried" to build a car that was better at fast flowing tracks and got the formula skewed too far in that direction. I would not be suprised at all to see these same teams do well at Monza. If they do, I will not attribute it to a sudden increase in form, but rather a design flaw on their part. What is the point of dominating at the 3 fastest tracks and running like a dog at the others?? As I said before, it was not intentional on the part of these three teams to be so good at Spa and so bad at the other tracks.

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