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Post by blacktulip on May 14, 2012 9:47:54 GMT
Michael Schumacher will be docked five places on the grid for the Monaco Grand Prix following his collision with Bruno Senna during today’s race.
Schumacher ran into the back of the Williams at turn one on lap 13 while trying to overtake Senna.
Schumacher blamed Senna for the crash, calling him an “idiot” on his team radio afterwards
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Post by blacktulip on May 14, 2012 9:49:04 GMT
A serious fire broke out in the Williams pit after the Spanish Grand Prix.
It took hold shortly after 5pm local time as the team celebrated their victory in today’s race.
The fire was brought under control however the extent of injuries to team members remains unclear.
Force India COO Otmar Szafnauer told Sky one of their crew has been taken to the medical centre with smoke inhalation.
Thick clouds of smoke filled the area and the pit lane was evacuated after the fire.
Update at 17:24: Caterham have issued the following statement:
Caterham F1 Team was involved in a fire that started in the Williams F1 Team’s garage after the end of the Spanish Grand Prix.
All the team’s employees have been accounted for and four people have been taken to the circuit medical centre for examination; one with a minor hand injury and three with respiratory issues.
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Post by blacktulip on May 14, 2012 9:50:01 GMT
Pastor Maldonado made history by scoring his first F1 victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.
He ended an eight-year win drought for Williams, leading home Fernando Alonso who had been ahead for the first half of the race.
A charging Kimi Raikkonen reeled them in over the final laps and finished within striking distance of Alonso.
Having been handed pole position by Lewis Hamilton’s penalty the day before, Maldonado made a slightly slower start than fellow front row sitter Alonso.
He squeezed the Ferrari to the inside of the circuit, the Ferrari’s wheels touching the grass. But this was familiar territory for Alonso – he’d been in the same position last year, and neatly slotted past to take the lead.
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Post by susieq on May 14, 2012 19:10:24 GMT
I'm not happy with the grid penalty MS has got. You know can't we just go racing, it's a racing incident!
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Post by leon722 on May 14, 2012 23:10:44 GMT
Michael Schumacher will be docked five places on the grid for the Monaco Grand Prix following his collision with Bruno Senna during today’s race. Schumacher ran into the back of the Williams at turn one on lap 13 while trying to overtake Senna. Schumacher blamed Senna for the crash, calling him an “idiot” on his team radio afterwards |
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Post by susieq on May 15, 2012 20:26:37 GMT
Still doesn't make me happy about the decision. Senna moved during the braking zone. MS would not have gone into the back of him on purpose...........its a racing incident, lets move on.
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Post by blacktulip on May 18, 2012 10:41:59 GMT
Latest news, is Jenson now saying he is not happy with the car or its handling and lack of power, seems the Mac team have loads of problems just now, they have pit stop problems, power problems, and race strat problems
Think a clear out is due there, even bring back Ron Dennis
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Post by susieq on May 19, 2012 7:20:54 GMT
No not Ron!! LOL, oh how I love my love/hate relationship with McLaren. But yes they do need a shake up.
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