2007 Canadian GP
06-10-2007, 01:33 PM
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The aerodynamics to these cars produce hundreds of pounds of downforce at the speeds they drive. The caveat to that is if you get the right amount of air underneath the spoilers, they serve only to lift the car off the ground and into the air you go. I haven't seen anything like this in a while. This reminded me of the unfortunate incident at Le Mans where a Mercedes CLK prototype lifted and flipped several times in the air, completely shredding the shell save for the chassis.
According to Mario Theissen (director of BMW's motorsport division) Robert has a fractured ankle. That's good news to me. If this is true, and assuming no complications, he will probably be out for 6-8 weeks for the bones to heal and another 3-4 weeks of rehab. He may be back for the last 4-5 races of the 2007 season.
I wish him a speedy recovery and much luck.
According to Mario Theissen (director of BMW's motorsport division) Robert has a fractured ankle. That's good news to me. If this is true, and assuming no complications, he will probably be out for 6-8 weeks for the bones to heal and another 3-4 weeks of rehab. He may be back for the last 4-5 races of the 2007 season.
I wish him a speedy recovery and much luck.
06-10-2007, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by PoleApart' post='434255' date='Jun 10 2007, 02:24 PM
For those who didn't watch the race. Latest news is his ankle isn't broken. Amazing when you see the pictures.
He may miss only 2 races.
Thank goodness for that.
06-10-2007, 03:54 PM
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Most exciting F1 race in years. I agree that Roberts wreck is definitely the most violent in years. Hope he can make a fast recovery. Those still shots of his foot sticking out the front of the car are amazing. What the hell was Alonso doing trying to make a pass on the outside of turn one, four times went off the track. The last time he did it, he gave away important championship points. Can't wait until Indy, go L. Hamilton!
06-11-2007, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='434227' date='Jun 10 2007, 11:06 PM
Lewis Hamilton was not from a privileged background - his dad is now successful but back then had to maintain three jobs to support his junior racing.
I bet you, Hamilton's father went millionaire even from the time Hamilton joined GP2. I wonder if Kubica's parents are anything close to millionaires if he wouldn't have gotten to F1.
And yes it's not in a way our business, but when developing a driver money counts...ALOT !
Bottom line and the most important thing is that probably among all drivers his parents and him also had the least support.
06-11-2007, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='434174' date='Jun 11 2007, 01:48 AM
Why don't they stop the race???
so unless there is some 1 dead they will never stop the race.
06-11-2007, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='434207' date='Jun 11 2007, 03:09 AM
rich kid like L. Hamilton
06-11-2007, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Centurion' post='434258' date='Jun 11 2007, 05:33 AM
The aerodynamics to these cars produce hundreds of pounds of downforce at the speeds they drive. The caveat to that is if you get the right amount of air underneath the spoilers, they serve only to lift the car off the ground and into the air you go. I haven't seen anything like this in a while. This reminded me of the unfortunate incident at Le Mans where a Mercedes CLK prototype lifted and flipped several times in the air, completely shredding the shell save for the chassis.
According to Mario Theissen (director of BMW's motorsport division) Robert has a fractured ankle. That's good news to me. If this is true, and assuming no complications, he will probably be out for 6-8 weeks for the bones to heal and another 3-4 weeks of rehab. He may be back for the last 4-5 races of the 2007 season.
I wish him a speedy recovery and much luck.
According to Mario Theissen (director of BMW's motorsport division) Robert has a fractured ankle. That's good news to me. If this is true, and assuming no complications, he will probably be out for 6-8 weeks for the bones to heal and another 3-4 weeks of rehab. He may be back for the last 4-5 races of the 2007 season.
I wish him a speedy recovery and much luck.
F1 cars are the best in safety, no airbages
06-11-2007, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='434539' date='Jun 11 2007, 06:16 PM
he was not rich when he started racing, not just F1 I mean
06-11-2007, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='434545' date='Jun 11 2007, 11:25 PM
