German GP Race Thread

[TheProdigalSon]

I feel bad for massa but Ferrari made the right decision if you see the points standings and once Alonso got through he was gone. But I'm sure massa's speed was affected by that but if we want to win the wdc then this needed to happen.

[Tech_Skill]

What is more important, Massa winning 1 race, or Alonso having the chance to win the championship?

The correct decision was made.

[Greig]

No it doesnt.

best not even try to pass Alonso from now on I guess. no point.

No guess not, that's the team backed their champ contender.

[thedoctor03]

How about Massa moving for Kimi at Brazil? disgusted? Kimi moving for Massa at China? disgusted?

btw, those were championship deciders.. not midway races... come on.. dont defend ferrari for this. admit that its not a good decision

[Greig]

btw, those were championship deciders.. not midway races... come on.. dont defend ferrari for this. admit that its not a good decision

Austria 2002 and 2001 then

[vagos]

i am wondering how massa will feel on the podium ........... poor man! anyhow FORZA FERRARI!

[ferrari4life]

massa pulling away slightly.. looks good

[vagos]

alonso FL 1.15.880

[xpman]

Was just thinking about the earlier radio messages - does anyone think Massa was told if you can keep a certain gap to Fernando (and thereby prove you are faster) we won't ask you to move. Thinking back to the message where Rob was saying something about the gap being 3 seconds we need to keep it going.

thats Ferrari defence but Both RedBULL and Mclaren will make it offical complaint.
ROB will Get a Verbal or Written Warning for what he said and how he said it coz its His Radio message makes it Too Clear of Team Orders.

[m schumy]

Ferrari 1-2

[Ste]

Crazy how people have over-reacted imo. Better to have a WDC than not to have one. Was the right call to make, nobody would have done any different in their position. Massa wasn't specifically told to move over, just that Fernando was quicker, so as I said before, he clearly knows the system.

He's had favours from the team before, so he can't be annoyed if he has to do it for someone else.

[diablos123]

vettel is not catching massa. they are playing. it's all a game now.

[Greig]

Wooooohooooo 1-2 what a job Ferrari!!

[gvsnraju85]

Ferrar 1 2

[vagos]

good 1-2 but i am not swo happy

[ferrari4life]

massa had the same car as alonso from the start of the season.. not ferrari's or alonso's fault that he is so far behind..

[BigRedOne]

FERRARI 1 -2!!!!!!

[vagos]

Wooooohooooo 1-2 what a job Ferrari!!

[gvsnraju85]

Vettel just 0.9 secs back

[Ste]

Amazing result from our boys.

Great job from Felipe, great job from Fernando, great tactics to counter Vettel, great start, great consistency, no errors, fantastic.

We're back guys, we're back!

[racingbradley]

Well at least my only wish for this race has been granted-----lots of points like 43.

[DJN4CER]

a Ferrari 1-2, glad to see Massa held off Vetel

[Grinsomx]

FERRARI 1-2

[GamD]

Old news? LOL its relevant to the team using orders for title challengers no? don't be silly to try and deny its happened in the past

Yes the PAST! In the past they used turbos, hell some cars even had 6 wheels, I heard Lewis is the best driver ever. A lot has been said and done in the past. but I also thought we moved on " past " that, past team orders and " race manipulation "
If what happenens in the pass justifies how we act in the future I really doubt we will have this " Team spirit " much longer.

[xpman]

For the Championship it was the right result both drivers and WCC.
but was done in a BITTER SWEET.

[Ste]

Alonso radio:

"Grande giorno, grande giorno. Look after the gearbox and the engine, we need those guys for the next race. Very very good job this weekend, you've been bloody fast!"

Didn't catch what Fernando said to him.

[BigRedOne]

We have to think about the team. Forza Ferrari!

[Tech_Skill]

btw, those were championship deciders.. not midway races... come on.. dont defend ferrari for this. admit that its not a good decision

Massa is NOT going to win the championship, he is a fantastic front runner, he is not going to beat Vettel and Hamilton in a world championship fight.

Ferrari backed by far the best chance for the championship and I believe Fernando was the faster driver today and the faster driver overall.

[m schumy]

A good result for the Constructors` Championship

[Nick Singer]

btw, those were championship deciders.. not midway races... come on.. dont defend ferrari for this. admit that its not a good decision

You are fighting a losing corner. Just 'cause Schuey had all his team mates get out of his way, just 'cause other teams do it doesn't make it right, honourable or sporting...

I'm delighted we won and have half a chance of a championship but still saddened.