Monday, September 29, 2008
Can Felipe Massa Get a Break?
Can Felipe Massa get a break? I just watched the inaugural Singapore Singtel Formula One Grand Prix and I was drained after the race. I was very impressed with the first ever night time Formula One race. The track was interesting, the crowd was very enthusiastic and the drivers seemed pumped for the race.
All this season, I have had mixed feelings on who to cheer for. I have been a die-hard Ferrari fan for many years. I have cheered for Felipe ever since he was Ferrari's second driver in the Michael Schumacher era. However, I also really like Lewis Hamilton as a driver. Both of these drivers have been battling for the F1 championship this year with each having their share of bad breaks. Each has committed personal blunders during a race, however, most of their misfortunes have been inflicted by the team. During Sunday's race, Massa suffered from an inexcusable mistake. After leading the beginning stages of a race, Massa pitted for a routine stop. Unfortunately, when the green light flashed to signal to Massa to leave the pits, the fuel hose for still attached. Massa left as he should, but left with the fuel hose attached. Thus ending his chance at winning the Singapore Grand Prix.
There are three races to go in this exciting season and only seven points separating Hamilton and Massa for the championship. Let's hope that there will be no more team mishaps and that Hamilton and Massa can be free to race for the World title.
2007 Ferrari F2007 Felipe Massa Formula 1 Race Car Hot Wheels MAT-K6630 1:18 scale diecast model car
2007 McLaren Mercedes F2007 Lewis Hamilton F1 First Victory Montreal Canada Hot Wheels MAT-M8742 1:18 scale diecast model car
All this season, I have had mixed feelings on who to cheer for. I have been a die-hard Ferrari fan for many years. I have cheered for Felipe ever since he was Ferrari's second driver in the Michael Schumacher era. However, I also really like Lewis Hamilton as a driver. Both of these drivers have been battling for the F1 championship this year with each having their share of bad breaks. Each has committed personal blunders during a race, however, most of their misfortunes have been inflicted by the team. During Sunday's race, Massa suffered from an inexcusable mistake. After leading the beginning stages of a race, Massa pitted for a routine stop. Unfortunately, when the green light flashed to signal to Massa to leave the pits, the fuel hose for still attached. Massa left as he should, but left with the fuel hose attached. Thus ending his chance at winning the Singapore Grand Prix.
There are three races to go in this exciting season and only seven points separating Hamilton and Massa for the championship. Let's hope that there will be no more team mishaps and that Hamilton and Massa can be free to race for the World title.
2007 Ferrari F2007 Felipe Massa Formula 1 Race Car Hot Wheels MAT-K6630 1:18 scale diecast model car 2007 McLaren Mercedes F2007 Lewis Hamilton F1 First Victory Montreal Canada Hot Wheels MAT-M8742 1:18 scale diecast model car# posted by RW : 11:30 PM
