Canadian Grand Prix - Lewis or Jenson?

[Jimbob]

Was that a 'red shouldered black bird' Jim?!

It was a red-winged blackbird Joni - you were nearly there!
I loved the commentators Grey-shouldered seagull!!! It was actually a Franklin's Gull (there being no such thing as a seagull anyway!).

Jimbob

[Jimbob]

Hamilton... What A Douche...

Honestly - what kind of man gives up because he is down to three wheels???

Jimbob

[ZACK]

Honestly - what kind of man gives up because he is down to three wheels???

Ah Go Get On Your Bike Jimothy !

[PX54]

Hamilton's fault.
a) Hamilton came off the last corner quicker and got into Buttons slip-stream/spray
b) Button was looking in his mirros BEFORE Hamilton pulled out
c) About half a second after Button stops looking in his mirrors Hamilton pulls out looking for the inside line into turn 2
d) Button takes the normal racing line not expecting anyone to be where Hamilton was
e) Hamiltons front wheel was barely infront of Buttons rear wheel so he should have backed out of the move

Button wasn't penalised for his move on Alonso (race result stands), and good stuff too since Button was ahead as they turned in but because he had to go slower on the inside line, by the time they touch it looks like Alonso is ahead

[scarey]

Hamilton's fault, he was pushing his luck the whole time he was on the track. he seams to think hes so much better than any one else. But for me Button is the better driver, and it shows. 6 pitstops coming from the back to win!!
once the never ending red flag finished, what a great race.

[gilly]

I believe it was a 50/50. Lewis seeing Jenson loose traction out of the corner, had a run and took the wrong side of JB's car. JB did not, or could not, see LHand both ran out of space. Interesting that JB apologised to LH.

Having said that, what a superb race with JB driving the whels off his car (and off LH's!). Brilliant from JB who scared Vetel off the road, has to have been one of the best races I have seen with a Brit winning!

[AdJones91]

On a positive not, Hamilton had some dirty camber

[Arlow]

Lewis Hamilton is a RACING DRIVER, unfortunately some of the others aren't. I don't want to see drivers die or become seriously injured as they used to in the past but the nature of the sport means it's a dangerous one. Unfortunately a lot of things that used to be called racing incidents are now investigated by the stewards and penalties meated out, this is detracting from the racing in my opinion.

[gilly]

I agree Arlow. Notice how the cameras follow LH round, they KNOW he will make moves, often in inappropriate locations at break neck speed. In most cases he pulls them off. Notice during th rain break that DC or Brundle highlighted that LH had mad 10% of the passes this season, more than any other driver.

[CooperKiller]

Hamilton was at fault for definate both the incident with Jenson and also with Mark Webber. As for his driving at Monaco..... the guy is turining into an arrogant whinging menace. It's only a matter of time before he causes a fatal accident.

[Arlow]

Hamilton was at fault for definate both the incident with Jenson and also with Mark Webber. As for his driving at Monaco..... the guy is turining into an arrogant whinging menace. It's only a matter of time before he causes a fatal accident.

Michael Schumacher did worse for years and won 7 world championships without any one punishing him!!!

[gilly]

It is very strong to suggest that he will cause a fatal. The cars and tracks are very safe, some say too safe. LH will take advantage of the smallest gap and this will cause conflict, but as Arlow notes, Schumacher was ruthless in his day along with Senna etc. The drivers of yesteryear were more likely to have a fatal crash though not today.

[alexmj1]

Hamilton's fault.
a) Hamilton came off the last corner quicker and got into Buttons slip-stream/spray
b) Button was looking in his mirros BEFORE Hamilton pulled out
c) About half a second after Button stops looking in his mirrors Hamilton pulls out looking for the inside line into turn 2
d) Button takes the normal racing line not expecting anyone to be where Hamilton was
e) Hamiltons front wheel was barely infront of Buttons rear wheel so he should have backed out of the move

Button wasn't penalised for his move on Alonso (race result stands), and good stuff too since Button was ahead as they turned in but because he had to go slower on the inside line, by the time they touch it looks like Alonso is
ahead

JB front wheel hit Alonso rear so how can he have been in front.

[alexmj1]

Jenson fault for sure....you can't look into your mirror 2x an then squeeze someone towards the wall an then say you didn't see them. If you watch the reply again JB made a mistake an knew LH would get a good run at him.

[DaveB]

A difficult one to call, but on balance I'd say Hamilton must take most of the blame - going for a non-existent gap again. However, whether he should have been punished for it is another matter (& a moot point, given the consequences); on balance, I'd say no - just a black & white flag, maybe.