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Thought I would get us started seeing as we have started discussing it in other threads;

Winner : Michael Schumacher - With Massa's help
Second : Felipe Massa - Most improved in the field this year
Third : Fernando Alonso - Still 8 points up
Fourth : Giancarlo Fisichella - Looking forward to 2007
Fifth : Nick Heidfeld - Although not his best finish of the year will be his best drive
Sixth : David Coulthard - By a chins width
Seventh : Kimi Raikkonen - Why would FA want to drive this piece of crap?
Eighth : Rubens Barrichello - No BBQ for me thanks

Pole : Michael Schumacher

ferrari
Ferrari
Alonso
Webber
Kubica
Klien
Fisi
DC

Pole
Massa

So Julien, I take it the small "f" ferrari means the #2 driver? the guy with the black camera?? and you think the evil M.S. will stand by for being made to cool his heels while his junior gets serviced and hence losing two valuable points AGAIN??!!
NOT BLOODY LIKELY I should say.

but while I'm on that subject. ... I'm back at work and have less time these days, but howcome all the conspiracy theorists were silent on the fact that not only did Mikey wait his turn patiently, he was actually gracious to and appeared to take genuine pleasure in his mate's first win?

I'm amused at what would have been the response had he NOT done these things. I mean, after all, even during the race the commentators were wondering about "team orders" and whether or not the Massa would have to bow to the Massa in the end. Oh well, it's history now and MS is never remembered for anything positive, is he...

I believe that Michael will actually win, but once again I'm not picking him because the curse seems to be really working. Every race I pick FA and every race he contrives, somehow, to not win... so here goes
Fernando -- see above
Michael
Felipe (see, I gave him a capital "F")

4: Kimi (tho' plainly I am falling into emotionalism... and just hoping to see a glimpse of the old ferocity. I mean, after all, last year, Monty got the top step, didn't he?
5: Pedro deLa Rosa (I think there may be something to him)
6: Fisichella (because, he IS driving a Renault, after all)
7: Jensen (because I would like to see Honda skunk Toyota)
8: Rubens (ditto)

pole: Michael, naturally

I see people picking Kubica (but I don't think the circuit favors him)
I know why Julien picks Webbo (but Sir Frank must be using 1989 Cossies to save money or something)
Klien? Klien? I can only scratch me head, Julien!
D.C. not until next year I'm afraid.

so, ta for now

Jim Watt

Jim Watt wrote: So Julien, I take it the small "f" ferrari means the #2 driver? the guy with the black camera?? and you think the evil M.S. will stand by for being made to cool his heels while his junior gets serviced and hence losing two valuable points AGAIN??!!
NOT BLOODY LIKELY I should say.

but while I'm on that subject. ... I'm back at work and have less time these days, but howcome all the conspiracy theorists were silent on the fact that not only did Mikey wait his turn patiently, he was actually gracious to and appeared to take genuine pleasure in his mate's first win?

I'm amused at what would have been the response had he NOT done these things. I mean, after all, even during the race the commentators were wondering about "team orders" and whether or not the Massa would have to bow to the Massa in the end. Oh well, it's history now and MS is never remembered for anything positive, is he...

I believe that Michael will actually win, but once again I'm not picking him because the curse seems to be really working. Every race I pick FA and every race he contrives, somehow, to not win... so here goes
Fernando -- see above
Michael
Felipe (see, I gave him a capital "F")

4: Kimi (tho' plainly I am falling into emotionalism... and just hoping to see a glimpse of the old ferocity. I mean, after all, last year, Monty got the top step, didn't he?
5: Pedro deLa Rosa (I think there may be something to him)
6: Fisichella (because, he IS driving a Renault, after all)
7: Jensen (because I would like to see Honda skunk Toyota)
8: Rubens (ditto)

pole: Michael, naturally

I see people picking Kubica (but I don't think the circuit favors him)
I know why Julien picks Webbo (but Sir Frank must be using 1989 Cossies to save money or something)
Klien? Klien? I can only scratch me head, Julien!
D.C. not until next year I'm afraid.

so, ta for now

Jim Watt

Sorry Jum, twas just my clumsy digits on the keyboarf.
I can't pick between them, so I have just flipped a coin, and I will say Michael by :02 from Massa

The Italian Grand Prix is on the 10th of September. Pick submissions close on the 8th of September prior to the start of the 1st Friday practice session at 11:00 AM local time (09:00 GMT).

NOTE: Juan Pablo Montoya is replaced by Pedro de la Rosa at McLaren.
Jacques Villeneuve is replaced by Robert Kubica at BMW Sauber.
Franck Montagny is replaced by Sakon Yamamoto at Super Aguri.

Go ahead and submit your picks here then come back and paste your picks on this thread with some explanation why you think this pick is the right one.


Good luck!

The picks you have entered are:

Winner: Michael Schumacher I see: red
Second: Felipe Massa: I see red, red!
Third: Pedro de la Rosa: Seems to be able to bring the car home.
Fourth: Fernando Alonso: Limping towards the championship
Fifth: Rubens Barrichello: Honda showing signs
Sixth: Jenson Button: See above, but not as fast as RB
Seventh: Giancarlo Fisichella: How does Alonso get the car to go so fast?
Eighth: Jarno Trulli: Survival of the fittest.

Pole: Michael Schumacher: Italy, Ferrari, Why else?

And for the round of Italy..............

1st}Michael Schumacher(hey, its' Italy and we're at Monza. Enough said..... )
2nd}Felipe Massa(see #1 above......)
3rd}Pedro de la Rosa(it's my seat next year, Mr. Dennis; mine!!! )
4th}Fernando Alonso(and he sees the WDC slowly fading away.... )
5th}Jenson Button(maybe I'll see the podium again...... )
6th}Kimi Raikkonen(what will I do next year..... )
7th}Mark Webber(just put some RedBull in the tank, Sir Frank, and let's BBQ some Cosworths'!! )
8th}Giancarlo Fisichella(.................... .................)


And in pole position................let's see, we're in Italy, its' Monza.......who else, Michael Schumacher.

I have gone for Massa for pole, on the basis that his teammate said he coudn't match him at the last start.
All this benevolence from michael is a pointer, methinks.

The picks you have entered are:

Winner: Michael Schumacher ~ same as everyone else

Second: Fernando Alonso ~ I need to believe

Third: Felipe Massa ~ red and good

Fourth: Pedro de la Rosa ~ Why not

Fifth: Jenson Button ~ see above

Sixth: Ralf Schumacher ~ see above

Seventh: Kimi Raikkonen ~ ummmm errr no idea

Eighth: Mark Webber ~ Has to finish sometime

Pole: Felipe Massa ~

Winner : Fernando Alonso
Second : Michael Schumacher
Third : Kimi Raikkonen
Fourth : Ralf Schumacher
Fifth : Felipe Massa
Sixth : Giancarlo Fisichella
Seventh : Nick Heidfeld
Eighth : Mark Webber

Pole : Felipe Massa

With rain chance in Fri+sat about 60% and rain free race with cool temp. expected. my pick is
1. MS: Monza in Ferrari
2. FM: Ferrari in Monza
3. FA: Best of the Rest
4. GF: I don't know why
5. KR: I think he lost it for this year but have to beat PDR
6. PDR: I think he get it for this year
7. RS: I like him, with expectation to lose his front wing in first corner (become a habit)
8. JB: I dislike him, but....

Pole : MS

Amjad wrote:With rain chance in Fri+sat about 60% and rain free race with cool temp. expected. my pick is
1. MS: Monza in Ferrari
2. FM: Ferrari in Monza
3. FA: Best of the Rest
4. GF: I don't know why
5. KR: I think he lost it for this year but have to beat PDR
6. PDR: I think he get it for this year
7. RS: I like him, with expectation to lose his front wing in first corner (become a habit)
8. JB: I dislike him, but....

Pole : MS

I got over it
Then the sun came out
JB n RS.......twins

jacfan wrote:Eighth: Mark Webber ~ Has to finish sometime

I had been saying that as well for most of the year. I have now just worked out, that this may not be true

Bundy wrote:

jacfan wrote:Eighth: Mark Webber ~ Has to finish sometime

I had been saying that as well for most of the year. I have now just worked out, that this may not be true

Steady.......

Must get past 334

Winner: Fernando Alonso
Second: Felipe Massa
Third: Kimi Raikkonen
Fourth: Pedro de la Rosa
Fifth: Giancarlo Fisichella
Sixth: Jenson Button
Seventh: Jarno Trulli
Eighth: Nick Heidfeld
Pole: Fernando Alonso

For obvious or perhaps not so obvious reasons

One thing I can guarantee and that is Alonso The Cute will be leading the Championship after Italy