Massa on pole, Schumi P2, Renaults kept off row 2 by the Toyotas, who are most probably running a low fuel load. McLaren out of the top 10

Times
01 F. Massa Ferrari 1:29.599
02 M. Schumacher Ferrari 1:29.711
03 R. Schumacher Toyota 1:29.989
04 J. Trulli Toyota 1:30.039
05 F. Alonso Renault 1:30.371
06 G. Fisichella Renault 1:30.599
07 J. Button Honda 1:30.992
08 R. Barrichello Honda 1:31.478
09 N. Heidfeld BMW 1:31.514
10 N. Rosberg Williams 1:31.856
11 K. Räikkönen McLaren 1:30.827
12 R. Kubica BMW 1:31.094
13 P. de la Rosa McLaren 1:31.254
14 M. Webber Williams 1:31.276
15 V. Liuzzi Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:31.943
16 C. Albers Spyker MF1 1:33.750
17 D. Coulthard Red Bull 1:32.252
18 R. Doornbos Red Bull 1:32.402
19 S. Speed Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:32.867
20 T. Sato Super Aguri 1:33.555
21 T. Monteiro Spyker MF1 1:33.709
22 S. Yamamoto Super Aguri no time

 

bridgestone bought their A-game on the dry once again.

the toyboats are on a 3-stopper just to put on a show for the fans (no problem with that), but my guess is the renaults will bust by them once the lights go off.

hopeful for top 6 finish for both hondas, maybe a podium. ps, i'm glad hondas are back to their traditional red/white - wasn't used to the white/blue colors LET'S GO HONDA!!

 

Well then. Schumi's title chances gone up in smoke. He's conceded the driver's championship, pretty much, but says the push for the constructor's title is still on.

Decent drives from a few people I didn't expect to see this up, especially Kimi in 5th and Button in 4th.


Results
01 F. Alonso Renault 1:23:53.413
02 F. Massa Ferrari + 16.151
03 G. Fisichella Renault + 23.953
04 J. Button Honda + 34.101
05 K. Räikkönen McLaren + 43.596
06 J. Trulli Toyota + 46.717
07 R. Schumacher Toyota + 48.869
08 N. Heidfeld BMW + 1:16.095
09 R. Kubica BMW + 1:16.932
10 N. Rosberg Williams + 1 laps
11 P. de la Rosa McLaren + 1 laps
12 R. Barrichello Honda + 1 laps
13 R. Doornbos Red Bull + 1 laps
14 V. Liuzzi Scuderia Toro Rosso + 1 laps
15 T. Sato Super Aguri + 1 laps
16 T. Monteiro Spyker MF1 + 2 laps
17 S. Yamamoto Super Aguri + 3 laps

Did not finish
18 S. Speed Scuderia Toro Rosso + 4 laps
19 M. Webber Williams + 14 laps
20 M. Schumacher Ferrari + 17 laps
21 D. Coulthard Red Bull + 18 laps
22 C. Albers Spyker MF1 + 32 laps

 

I was elated and sorry both at the same time. I was pissed at the seemingly concerted effort by the FIA to harpoon FA's title hopes (dampers, baseless penalty) and felt it was due justice for MS's engine to shit the bed. First engine failure since 2000 French GP--incredible. I was saddened as well knowing MS won't be taking the championship w/ him into retirement unless FA fails to score a single point. Who knows, it could still happen but it would be sad to see as per MS's view. Oh well, bring on Interlagos!

 

for MS. I wanted this to really go down to the last race being closer. Well Heres to the same will happen to FA in 2 weeks....

 

it already happened to FA in Monza. It's all square. FA

 

Wow, that was a shocker. Who would have thought that the Ferrari would fail with just a couple of laps to go. Schumacher has always had good race luck, but it failed him this time. I'm kinda torn because I hate Ferrari, but I don't care for Alonso at all. Oh well, Button for the win next year!

 

^^ my sentiments exactly. Right after Kimi finally wins the championship he should have won by now.