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Schumacher dumped to the back of the grid
Michael Schumacher has been dumped to eighth on the grid for the incident at the end of qualifying. The FIA Stewards decided after seven and a half hours.
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See,...there is a God!
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From what I've heard, it's been done before.
[Edited on 27-5-0606 by Stan]
Probably should have been more severe, but justice is served just the same.
He even eats children:(
It's sad, very wrong, but an unforntuate product of today's big money focus on success. From Senna, to Maradonna and many others, they have all had their part in actions such as this, but Schumacher has just done it too many times.
for me, he is one fo the greatest talents to ever driver an F1 car, but he will never be thought of just for his talent. He will always be dogged by these unsporting incidients. I completely understand JV's comments on the subject (see planet-f1.com) as of course he is one of the drivers still racing that was on the receiving end of one of Schui's 'stupid' actions.
As JV said: "He didn't need to do that, he's a seven times world champion, he was on pole position. Why do that? It's only going to make him look bad."
"This is so obvious. When you do something on purpose like that it is very extreme. You should not be allowed to drive a race car when you do stuff like that.
"This is embarrassing. Embarrassing for a world champion. It would even be embarrassing for Ide."
And Kimi was also quotable by saying: it would have been less obvious if he steered with one hand and covered the camera with the other!
The formula's name should be changed from Formula 1 to Flavios' 1.
The real shame is Flavio. He can't stand to lose.
Stop being so bitter Neil ;)
Best driver ever? He never was and he never will be.
Alonso, Webber, Fisi.....
1st to 4th. At Monaco, it was worth it in MS's eyes.
The Ferrari team comments were utter BS.
No one says a driver can't make a mistake, but a deliberate "mistake" like sudden unexpected braking and parking shouldn't give you pole over other worthy competitors who had their runs spoilt.
MS continues to display his attitude problem.
A 7 times "Champion" has had ample time to change, if he'd wanted too.
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it's been reported widely in the F1 press from people that DO have those times.
all three drivers were on faster laps and had to abort.
But, ......
when he stod there in that corner he must have thought.. Hey this is a good place to stay. I can retain my pole.
Senna stuffed it on purpose once, yeah. Don't recall which race.
It's not the first time that he has used the Monaco track to try this one on. Was it two years ago that he blocked the track back up at Casino after a spin?
There can be little doubt over the intent on this one methinks.
What is terribly sad is the motivation. I'm sure that the Swervemaker would have been thinking (or perhaps thinking can include his earpiece) about the corporate image, more than personal gain when pulling this off. It is truly just one more of the pieces of evidence that money RUNS the sport.
Schuey should do the honourable thing and retire!
Since he has no honour, expect him to stick around for another two years.
[Edited on 30-5-0606 by SuperRoo]
These are the reasons the stewards found him guilty.
From the onboard he fumbles arround. Sureley he knows where reverse is!!
It looks like he presses a button (possibly accidently) on the right hand side of the cockpit and the engine stops.
Anyone know where the kill swich should be??