Bad news-Schumi
04-04-2014, 11:09 AM
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04-04-2014, 11:43 AM
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I guess '917962' forgot about all the other teams/drivers who try to win at all costs! Let's see.... Fernando blocking Lewis Hamilton in the pits.....or here's a good one.. Piquet crashing in Singapore to give Fernando the advantage of pitstop/win! They are all aggressive for crying out loud. Oh yeah Schumi's sleazy maneuver at Rascasse turn in Monaco...yawn
04-04-2014, 12:10 PM
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some notable aggressive moments of Michael's.....
"When he won his first world title in 1994 with Benetton, he did so in controversial fashion, crashing into his title rival Damon Hill in the final race in Adelaide, Australia after he had already scuppered his own hopes by going off the track when pushing hard despite leading comfortably.
He almost provoked a similar crash in the final race of the 1997 season when battling Jacques Villeneuve for the title, an incident for which he was retrospectively disqualified from the whole season.
His career was also punctuated by accusations of dangerous driving following incidents such as a near collision with former teammate Rubens Barrichello in 2010, which the Brazilian later described as “the most dangerous thing” he had been through."
"When he won his first world title in 1994 with Benetton, he did so in controversial fashion, crashing into his title rival Damon Hill in the final race in Adelaide, Australia after he had already scuppered his own hopes by going off the track when pushing hard despite leading comfortably.
He almost provoked a similar crash in the final race of the 1997 season when battling Jacques Villeneuve for the title, an incident for which he was retrospectively disqualified from the whole season.
His career was also punctuated by accusations of dangerous driving following incidents such as a near collision with former teammate Rubens Barrichello in 2010, which the Brazilian later described as “the most dangerous thing” he had been through."
04-04-2014, 02:44 PM
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I would just say that competitive drivers are those that mark history the most. They also generate the most passion about the race and racing. Those that truck along and win here and there being cautious (like Alain Prost) are easily forgotten. It's fair game to be competitive. The name of the game is win.
04-04-2014, 02:49 PM
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I would just say that competitive drivers are those that mark history the most. They also generate the most passion about the race and racing. Those that truck along and win here and there being cautious (like Alain Prost) are easily forgotten. It's fair game to be competitive. The name of the game is win.
04-05-2014, 03:48 AM
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to win, you need extreme measures. sometimes you have to take others out. this is pro racing. no different than boxing. but what do i know. i dont pro race.
04-05-2014, 05:06 AM
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Better news it appears:
"F1 champion Michael Schumacher is showing "moments of consciousness" after months in a coma, his agent has said.
Sabine Kehm said in a statement to the media that he was "making progress", adding that they remain "confident"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26885624
"F1 champion Michael Schumacher is showing "moments of consciousness" after months in a coma, his agent has said.
Sabine Kehm said in a statement to the media that he was "making progress", adding that they remain "confident"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26885624
04-05-2014, 05:36 AM
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I would just say that competitive drivers are those that mark history the most. They also generate the most passion about the race and racing. Those that truck along and win here and there being cautious (like Alain Prost) are easily forgotten. It's fair game to be competitive. The name of the game is win.
With this in mind...I'll prefer Mika Hakkinen over Michael...the former to me the greater "sportsman"....
and the memory of his overtake at SPA (of Michael) ain't diminishing
In the same manner/fashion/archetype...I am always struck to the extent that Jim Clark is held in the highest esteem in the UK...where many - especially those who saw him drive - hold the Scot to be the very best F1 driver....ever.
04-05-2014, 08:30 AM
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For you Sam, in case you're having second thoughts. Interesting!
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/g...easonable.html
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/g...easonable.html
04-05-2014, 02:48 PM
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I will add that taking a jab at a man down is not a gentleman's behavior. As aggressive they might have been both Senna and Schumacher showed how much they care about their colleagues and others...
04-06-2014, 11:49 AM
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Obviously it is not my decision, but my opinion is that for someone who has taken so many risks to be critically injured and artificially kept alive after a silly accident.. I think they should let him go, it's his time. Allow him to pass on with some dignity..
Just my opinion of course. I understand it must be incredibly difficult for all those involved, condolences to those that are close, and even those who he has influenced over the years.
Just my opinion of course. I understand it must be incredibly difficult for all those involved, condolences to those that are close, and even those who he has influenced over the years.
I agree 10000000000000%
Lets his family remember and celebrate all the good memories not the ones that may be in the future.