http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/ Autoblog Comments for Three-Way Title Race comes to a close at Brazilian Grand Prix http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/Oct 21st 2007 3:27PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/
Huh?! What race were you watching, Noah? Hamilton wasn't punted, he screwed up trying to get back by Alonso, who CLEANLY passed him, although, you neglect to mention that. Hamilton lost many positions because of mechanical/electrical issues, although he fought like hell to get back up the field, he couldn't get better than 7th. Still good enough for 2nd in the Driver's Championship, which is amazing.

For Kimi, all of those mechanical DNFs at McLaren are washed away. Signed by Peter Sauber to the Petronas team over the objections of the team owners, he's proven himself with 16 victories, a world championship, a stoic, but bluntly honest personality, and the ability to calmly mumble his way through every press conference. ]]>Oct 21st 2007 3:31PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/
One thing I have to say is: Renault get rid of Fisichella. I'd say it was his last year. Hopefully.
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This is also wrong. Alonso and Hamilton were tied in victories, it was Hamilton having one more 2nd place finish that placed him ahead of the Spaniard. ]]>Oct 21st 2007 3:33PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/
As for the Ferrari team business, Kimi was just as deserving of the win as Massa. He was fastest through Q1 and Q2, had Q3 screwed up by Hamilton, and then during the race he clung to Felipe with no trouble, while grabbing fast lap in the process, and putting the pedal down when it counted. He said after the race they both had a lot more speed in the cars, so who is to say who would have won the race in a straight fight.

Regardless of all that, Raikkonen was certainly deserving of the Championship, more so than anyone else in the field in my eyes. He's had at least 2, if not 3, titles stolen from him over the past 4 years, it's about time that his car held together and the breaks went his way for a change.

Congratulations Kimi, enjoy it. ]]>Oct 21st 2007 3:56PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/Kimi was too lucky. The war between the two McLaren drivers allowed him to win the title. Not that he doesn't deserve it. He's been great when it most counted.]]>Oct 21st 2007 3:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/
I wanted Raikkonen to win, although I knew he barely had a chance. But miraculously, it all went right for him! Still, you just have to bow down before Hamilton - he managed to finish at 7th place despite making many mistakes and having a serious technical problem. This kid will be very big in the future, not that he isn't already... ]]>Oct 21st 2007 4:10PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/Oct 21st 2007 4:13PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/Oct 21st 2007 4:36PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/Oct 21st 2007 8:48PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/
Because it's not like Kimi didn't have any bad luck this year either, right? Oh wait, he did, including 2 mechanical DNFs, a car that broke and drove him head-on into the wall at Monza relegating him to the T-car, and a major misstep by Ferrari at Fuji by starting on Inters. Yeah, he just rode a magic carpet all the way to the Title... ]]>Oct 21st 2007 9:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/Oct 22nd 2007 10:46AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63547

There's no mention of this on the official F1 site, but if the 3 cars are sanctioned, Hamilton would get the championship (God, I hope not).]]>Oct 21st 2007 5:16PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/
If they are disqualified then Hamilton moves up to fourth and takes the title.

As long as Alonso doesn't get the title (he is a whinging brat), I will be fine with the result.]]>Oct 21st 2007 8:13PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/Oct 21st 2007 6:51PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/Oct 21st 2007 9:49PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/
If Massa was overtaken fair and square by Kimi, that's one thing, if he was forced to give his spot so that Kimi could get the championship then Kimi doesn't deserve the win and the title. ]]>Oct 22nd 2007 2:09AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/071022021834.shtml]]>Oct 21st 2007 8:38PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/21/three-way-title-race-comes-to-a-close-at-brazilian-grand-prix/
That was what the SpeedTV boys said about the tie-breaker early in the race, then the apparently corrected themselves. GrandPrix.com concurred with the 2nd place finishes. Regardless, my point still stands. Autoblog's Mr. Joseph got it wrong. I don't want to pick on you you guys, but there was plenty of time to get the story right before posting. You know, "get first, but first get it right."]]>Oct 21st 2007 8:43PM