Tuesday, September 12, 2006

You're a Bloody Legend!

Heartbreak then for Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher fans, while Ferrari and BMW Sauber celebrate after an exciting Formula 1 race at the legendary Monza.

Championship leader Alonso returns to the paddock, frustrated and furious, after a spectacular engine blowout as Schumacher goes on to claim his 5th F1 Monza victory after a battle with Finn Kimi Räikkönen, who finished second. Schumacher takes a 10 point bite out of Alonso's lead. The Driver's Championship lead cut to 2 points as Ferrari take the lead for the first time this season in the Constructor's Championship. Schumacher and Ferrari look set to take both Driver's and Constructor's Championship should they retain their recent resurgent form after a dissappointing 2005 season!

Rejoice as well for BMW as Robert Kubica takes third podium in his third ever Formula 1 Grand Prix start. And what a spectacular drive he put in, starting from 6th on the grid to take third in the early stages of the race. Successfully defending his position from the charging Ferrari of Felipe Massa and more importantly regaining a crucial third from Spainiard Fernando Alonso. Unfortunately for Massa, his race was further compromised caused by what appeared to be an oil patch from Alonso's engine blowout, causing him to flat-spot his right front Bridgestone. After an unscheduled pit stop for new tyres, Massa ended his race 9th after 53 laps.

There was an interesting aftermath as immediately after the race, Schumacher finally announced his retirement, much to the dissappointment of his fans. Yes, thats right, Michael Schumacher is retiring from F1 at the end of this 2006 season. Statistically the greatest driver to grace F1, his retirement comes after 16 years of outstanding achievements, some including 7 F1 Championship wins.

With 3 GP starts to go, and a 2 point difference, can Michael Schumacher snatch the Driver's Championship from Fernando Alonso and go out on a high? Can the prancing horse leap ahead of the blue Renault rockets and claim the Constructor's Championship?

These answers will soon come!

In any case, Michael Schumacher, F1 will miss you. You are a bloody legend!

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