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Old 06-19-2005, 01:57 PM
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The race is totally in doubt. Two Michelin tires have failed in the high speed corner (injuring Ralf Schumacher in that corner) and the Michelin teams might not be able to compete. Michelin flew in new tires but has of this minute, FIA is not allowing the teams to use them.

The teams are demanding a chicane on the main straight before the high speed corner. FIA is denying this as of now.

They are lining up on the grid, but drivers whose cars are shod with Michelin tires are considering starting the race and taking one lap, thus fulfilling their contractual obligation, and then pulling into the pits in protest and not continuing.

What a mess....
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that is the most bizarre start of a race i've ever seen, every car but 6 pulled off into the pits after the warm up lap and only 6 cars took the start... there are currently 6 cars running the race...
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Old 06-19-2005, 02:07 PM
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That's just incredible!!! Wow...
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Old 06-19-2005, 02:10 PM
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it's now an official race, 2 laps have been completed. This has HUGE implications on the points race, constructors race, you name it... this is an absolute disgrace, F1, FIA and Michelin should be thoroughly embarassed.
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Old 06-19-2005, 02:18 PM
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How ridiculous to see SIX cars in a F1 race!!! Too bad... The ONE place where F1 needs some good press is in the US, and they pull this off... The announcers are embarassed!! lol

What crap!

And, you're right, gresh... what this does the point standings...

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Un-freakin-believable

Sure glad I wasn't a paying spectator to that event.....
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Sure glad I didnt go this year. What a joke. Farce is a understatment.
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Un-freakin-believable

Sure glad I wasn't a paying spectator to that event.....
Can you imagine the guy who has the whole family there for Dad's day, spending neearly $1000 to watch 6 cars!
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Sure glad I didnt go this year. What a joke. Farce is a understatment.
seriously right? and to think i was supposed to be there today. thank goodness.
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There are a few guys over on the vette boards who went to the race and pretty damn angry... their posts are definitely NC-17, and I don't blame them at all.
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