Michael Schumacher to retire...

[si|verfish]

If anyone's gonna crack under pressure, it is going to be Alonso. He has shown that he is susceptible to pressure, his temper will flare and he will lose his cool.

Schumacher on the other hand isn't 7 times WDC for nothing. He's a battle hardened veteran and has been in numerous pressure situations. Plus, he's German and that usually means he'll be as emotionally affected as a machine.

 

[koolspyda]

thats my feeling too, it appears renault is doing a poor phycological mind games.
i suppose they (renault) could be seen as trying to "reassure" alonso that he's up-to-it come the last 2 race.

 

[Edward Chew]

Exactly. I'm in for a confusing season next year.

Yup. Im like you too... I really don't hope that Kimi is going to wear that RED COLOUR shirt... In my imagination, that is ugly for him la. ( I don't mean Ferrari is ugly or bad ya... since they did so well in this 20 years.)
I like Kimi because the way he drives and acts. He is very famous as a driver who can win from the back of the grid isn't it??? And, he can do a "fastest lap" at the LAST LAP of the race. Wow.
And, i support McLaren because the great car they have made. The cool and leading technology into the car.
And, because of a reason, this year, almost everytime i watch a race, i hope that Schumacher will win. Please win.
And i believe that Schumacher will get the title again this year.

 

[BlackSamurai]

I'll post Kimi in red at here, just for si|verfish and Edward Chew.

 

[BlackSamurai]

ehem, can anyone recognise the gentlemen in the picture?

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/6973/gray9a3228398py8.jpg​

 

[Edward Chew]

The guy in the picture...
The shape of the face, looks like Schumi la. Back in the 2 years with Benetton isn't it?

 

[BlackSamurai]

actually i can't tell, it might be Johnny Herbert, Schumi's team mate in Benetton.

 

[Daniel Lee]

It looks more like Schumi.

 

[BlackSamurai]

Daniel, careful,
this is Johnny.

http://www.soloformula1.net/images/caras/Herbert.jpg

 

[Daniel Lee]

Man, they almost have the same face features from far.
Got fooled!

 

[BlackSamurai]

Hakkinen praise for old foe
17 October 2006

http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=133200

http://images.f1racing.net/news/64056.jpg​

Mika Hakkinen had plenty of praise for his former arch-rival Michael Schumacher. The 1998 and 1999 champion, who beat Schumacher to the spoils in both years reflected on his battles with the Ferrari driver.

"It was fantastic," Hakkinen told Eurosport of his fights with Schumacher. "It wasn't about crashing, not complaining after the race in the press. It was pure racing. That's one of the biggest reasons why there is such a high respect from Michael to me, and vice versa."

"I think of Michael's career in terms of black and white, definitely," he added. "the result is incredible, but there are a lot of mixed feelings from a lot of other drivers about his behaviour on track. But the most important thing is Michael knows himself, inside, when he was racing what he was doing."

On Schumacher's retirement he added, "I'm sure it's going to be a big challenge in his life. It doesn't matter how prepared you are, it's a big change."

Mika, I love you.

 

[Daniel Lee]

My hero, Mika Hakkinen! :)

 

[BlackSamurai]

photo taken at 2006 Brazilian GP. This fella is still damn fit!

http://images.f1racing.net/large/65637.jpg
source: http://www.f1racing.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=65637&catID=1103-1850​

 

[BlackSamurai]

dudes,

check out BMW-Sauber's rear wing sign for Friday Practise.

http://images.f1racing.net/large/65765.jpg

in german i think..
http://images.f1racing.net/large/65708.jpg
source: http://www.f1racing.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=65708&catID=1103-1850

http://images.f1racing.net/large/65683.jpg
source: http://www.f1racing.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=65683&catID=1103-1850

mutual respect. This is what Alonso need to learn.

source: http://f1.racing-live.com/f1/photos/imgactu/zoom06/schumacher-interlagos-z-06_201006.jpg
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[BlackSamurai]

personnel farewell gift to Schumi. (from Renault camp? )

http://images.f1racing.net/large/65634.jpg
source: http://www.f1racing.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=65634&catID=1103-1850​

PS: Those are the respect you earn.

 

[BlackSamurai]

I remember Alex did talk about his chat with Schumi when Alex first join F1.

Schumi asked Alex about things live in F1, and give 1 or 2 tips/advise to Alex.

 

[Daniel Lee]

Bye bye to the greatest F1 driver, Michael Schumacher!

 

[BlackSamurai]

bye, Schumi.
http://images.f1racing.net/large/65745.jpg
source: http://www.f1racing.net/en/photolarge.php?photoID=65745&catID=1103-1850
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[GT3]

If anyone's gonna crack under pressure, it is going to be Alonso. He has shown that he is susceptible to pressure, his temper will flare and he will lose his cool.

Schumacher on the other hand isn't 7 times WDC for nothing. He's a battle hardened veteran and has been in numerous pressure situations. Plus, he's German and that usually means he'll be as emotionally affected as a machine.

hehe.. funny enough FA have the reputation among the F1 team personnals as being UN-crackable under pressure.. don know how u came out with ur conclusion.. (b4 u comment 1 fine example would be i think monza race last yr and ah yes the last Brazilian GP?).. btw i don really want to defend FA because i really don like the fact he is switching to RON DENNIS's Mclaren.. just have to let it out because i think its only fair to give a more objective comment

the other thing, while i have the upmost respect for MS (he is my favourate driver of all time) i cant say he is better in taking pressure than say FA, he does occasionally make some very style contrasting mistake when he is under pressure.. the first 2 Shanghai GP for instance.. and also some other races which frankly i forgotten.. ah yes another thing, i remember i read from Autosport from one of the Ferrari personnal who use to compare Ruben and MS, (i vaguely remember is Jean Todt or maybe its ross brawn but anyway..) the person says weird enuff MS is more latin and RB is more european (in the sense more rational).. so again i cast abit doubt on ur comment

 

[butthead]

hehe.. funny enough FA have the reputation among the F1 team personnals as being UN-crackable under pressure.. don know how u came out with ur conclusion.. (b4 u comment 1 fine example would be i think monza race last yr and ah yes the last Brazilian GP?).. btw i don really want to defend FA because i really don like the fact he is switching to RON DENNIS's Mclaren.. just have to let it out because i think its only fair to give a more objective comment

the other thing, while i have the upmost respect for MS (he is my favourate driver of all time) i cant say he is better in taking pressure than say FA, he does occasionally make some very style contrasting mistake when he is under pressure.. the first 2 Shanghai GP for instance.. and also some other races which frankly i forgotten.. ah yes another thing, i remember i read from Autosport from one of the Ferrari personnal who use to compare Ruben and MS, (i vaguely remember is Jean Todt or maybe its ross brawn but anyway..) the person says weird enuff MS is more latin and RB is more european (in the sense more rational).. so again i cast abit doubt on ur comment

hmm...Alonso did not really shown that he is susceptible to the preassure given on the tracks... but at any mistakes, failures on his or his teams side he will start screaming his head off while pointing fingers:emoticon_U:

what you are saying in your 2nd section actually refers more to MSCs driving styles... after watching Alonsos 2 world championship winning seasons... i noticed that Alonso drives in a manner where he takes calculated risks and with sensibility constantly gauging his opponents.. in other words i put it as fast but carefull driving... Michael on the other hand re-acts more on his instincts and sort of "at the beat of a heart" decisions... he would almost do everthing in and outside of the book to drive fast...Interlagos 2006 is a fine example... some might everyone except for kimi and fisi just moved over and let him pass... but for the duration of the 2 years... how many times Alonso did something like this...

again comparing this 2 nemesis in overtaking maneuveres... Alonso is often seen having hard time overtaking drivers... and often showing fists and sign languages to drivers like backmarkers if they block him for a tad too long... in my years of watching Michael... i find him trying all the odd and iregular moves when he is trying to pass someone... Turkish GP this year trying to pass Alonso is a great example... he tried left, right, inside lines, outside lines and anything imaginable to him...

overall... i think as a driver... he pushes exceptionally hard even when his car is not able too.. whether it is overtaking or trying to put in a fast lap... you might see him get out of shape at places that make him looks like a rookie...

last 2 Chinese GPs i don't really know how to explain it... the weird spins and crashes at the oddest places... but the first Chinese GP Michael did already sealed his Championship... so i guess he had not that much intentions to win instead letting his good team mate rack in some wins...