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8th August 2008, 14:14 #21
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Another can of worms has been opened and I've decided to give my contribution too.
We actually don't know, how damaged the car was after hitting the wall, but after rejoining the track it looked at least drivable and it was a logical decision to defend position.
I'd say the incident was 50-50. If MS's car was really damaged, then why on earth did Hill need to be impatient and rush? Wait for a few more corners and see, how MS's car behaves, then decide, how to attack during the rest of the race. There were a lot of laps still to go.
I'd say it was lack of quick thinking and situation evaluation from Hill's part, while Schumacher adapted to the sudden situation quicker and took the maximum of it.
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8th August 2008, 14:17 #22
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Originally Posted by wedge
Even in private, he just shrugged it off as if to say "we all know what happened and it won't change anything".
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He had the ability to be the greatest ever but because of things like this, will always be tainted in my opinion.
Monty was great to watch. A real Bar Room slugger who didn't give a sh*t about who's toes he stood on. Could you imagine him and Alonso as team mates
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8th August 2008, 14:23 #23
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Originally Posted by jens
However, when a driver goes off and you see a chance to get past, what driver wouldn't have a go at him?
I'm also pretty sure that Schumacher claimed he had no steering. In that case, how did he push Hill over to the left first of all and when Hill changed to the inside line, steer to the right to crash into him?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQC_LQI1Aiw
But, it's ancient history now and probably better to take Damons lead and let it go.
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8th August 2008, 14:26 #24
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8th August 2008, 14:42 #25
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Originally Posted by 555-04Q2
2: Hill was in the inside, Schumacher kept on racing line despite knowing Hill was on inside and had a damaged car.
Make that what you want, but to me thats pretty unsporting attitude to take. I've messed up, damaged my car, may as well take out my opponent.
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8th August 2008, 14:46 #26
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Originally Posted by jens
How people can actually compliment Schumacher on his fast thinking on this matter.....well I dunno, we obviously have different values.
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8th August 2008, 14:50 #27
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Originally Posted by wedge
Yeah, niether car was damaged....so whats point in even comparing them?
And yeah, Hill was previously 4 odd seconds behind. Yet comes from nowhere because of the speed difference. What Hill meant to do? Come to a standstill and drive behind MS, or go for the inside? Common sense would suggest go for inside.
I honestly cannot understand how people can honestly say MS was in the right on this subject.
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8th August 2008, 15:05 #28
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Originally Posted by PolePosition_1
In hindsight, had Hill known, he would have waited and would easily have passed the stricken Benetton, but he didn't know, and as far as he was concerned this was his chance to win the race and the title.Riccardo Patrese - 256GPs 1977-1993
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8th August 2008, 15:05 #29Originally Posted by PolePosition_1
Motor racing is a ruthless, cut-throat business and nice guys don't win. That news shouldn't be shocking to anyone.
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8th August 2008, 15:07 #30
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Originally Posted by wedge
Hill was a few seconds behind him, he knew that.
MS drove left across the track and changed to the righ when Hill did mirroring his move.
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