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Post by TennisHack on Apr 6, 2003 16:28:31 GMT -5
Inspired by Dissident, I took a look into the F1 race today and, thanks to a very helpful thread on wtaworld www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?threadid=63838&mode=linear&perpage=40&pagenumber=1I note that a Finn is on top of the F1 standings!  Now, I know aboslutely nothing about Formula 1, but I know there are some fans about, so anything you could add about the sport (rules, etc) would be vastly apprieciated. Until then, here's some stats on another successful Finnish athlete! |
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 6, 2003 16:30:01 GMT -5
 Biography for Kimi Raikkonen: Born 17th October 1979 Lives Espoo, Finland / Chigwell, London, England Hobbies Snowboarding, jogging and working out in the gym 1987 First time in a kart 1988-90 Karting, some wins in Classes A, B and C 1991 National karting, Class Mini 1992 National karting, Class Raket Junior 1993 National karting, Class Raket, Finnish Cup, 9th overall 1994 National karting, Class Raket, Finnish Cup, 2nd overall 1995 Formula A Karting: first race, and first win, 23rd April 1996 Karting Grand Prix (European Series); World Championship races and Nordic Championship races; no wins in Finnish Championship, Class Formula A, finished 4th overall 1997 Finnish Championship, Class Intercontinental A, Champion; Nordic Championship, Class Intercontinental A, 4th overall; Karting Grand Prix and World Championship races - invited to drive with Peter de Bruin Team 1998 Lived in the Netherlands; Finnish Championship, class Formula A, Champion; Nordic Championship, Champion; Class Formula Intercontinental A, European Karting Grand Prix, winner; Super A, 2nd overall; Monaco Cup, class Super A, 3rd overall; World Championship, Formula Super A, retired from 7th position 1999 Finnish Championship, Class Formula A, 2nd overall; World Championship, class Formula Super A, 10th; First Formula Renault race, with Haywood Racing, 3rd; Formula Renault Winter Series, with Manor Motorsport - winner, four wins from four races 2000 British Renault 2000, Champion with Manor Motorsport (despite competing in only 10 rounds of the series), seven wins, six pole positions, seven fastest laps. Finished on the podium in all 10 races contested; European Formula Renault Championship: competed in only three rounds, two wins, two pole positions, two fastest laps. Retired while leading in third race due to mechanical failure. Tested for Red Bull Sauber Petronas Formula One team at Mugello 2001 Formula One with Sauber Petronas 2002 Formula One with McLaren Mercedes 2003 Formula One with McLaren Mercedes |
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 6, 2003 16:35:14 GMT -5
In the 2003 season, Kimi has won his second race in a row in Brazil! Grand Prix -- Qualifying -- Race Finish Australia -- 15th -- 3rd Malaysia -- 7th -- 1st Brazil -- 4th -- 1st Prior to this season, he had not won a race but had graced the podium six times. And since this is supposed to be a picture thread . . .    |
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 6, 2003 16:37:17 GMT -5
  All previous photos from http://www..racecar.co.uk/kimi/ |
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 6, 2003 16:50:02 GMT -5
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 6, 2003 16:53:38 GMT -5
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 7, 2003 5:05:10 GMT -5
Congratulations Kimi! Here's an article: Brazilian Grand Prix - Race Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sunday 6th April 2003 The Team McLaren Mercedes team made it three out of three in today's Brazilian Grand Prix when Kimi Raikkonen claimed his second Formula One victory in a row. Team mate David Coulthard took fourth after the race was stopped only two laps after David had come in for his second and final pitstop whilst leading the race. Today's result sees Kimi continuing to lead the Formula One Drivers World Championship with 26 points whilst David remains second with 15 pointsThe Team McLaren Mercedes team extended their lead of the Constructors' Championship having a total of 41 points. KIMI RAIKKONEN "What a race. I think with some of the bad luck I have experienced in the past it was time that I was lucky. The team did a great job and deserved to win. When the race started for real, it was still difficult to see where you were going because of all the spray. I stayed out when the Safety Car came out again whilst the majority of the field came in for their pitstops. When I rejoined, I was able to overtake a couple of cars to take second but as the circuit started to get drier, my rain tyres were not working as well which allowed Giancarlo to close in. He overtook me when I went wide. I was coming into the pits for my final stop when the race was red flagged. Today's result is great for me and the team, but its too early to think about the Championship." RON DENNIS " A tremendous and well deserved result for the team. We varied our strategies with the hope of covering all the potential eventualities, which certainly played a role in Kimi's race win. David's drive was outstanding, and his fourth place was a poor reward for his efforts. For both drivers to finish with intact cars was a credit to their driving skills and the equipment provided by the team as a whole. Our commisarations but admiration to the Jordan team whose sporting behaviour after the race was a credit to them and to the sport." NORBERT HAUG "A totally dramatic race. I'm really sorry for David who was leading for most of the time and deserved a better reward than fourth. Congratulations to Kimi and the whole team who did an excellent job. Both our drivers didn't put a foot wrong in tricky conditions. As a team we have done a great job today. Thanks to all the guys in Woking, Brixworth and Stuttgart who worked so hard, they all deserve this good start to the season." Source: www.mclaren.com |
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 7, 2003 5:07:44 GMT -5
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 7, 2003 5:11:40 GMT -5
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Post by Kiro on Apr 8, 2003 20:38:12 GMT -5
Wow! We have a thread for Kimi! Thanks to Hackie Sepang was a well deserved win for him. About Interlagos...what should I say?  After 3 GPs, Kimi's got 26 points, it's even better than last year's champion Schumacher   source: f1.racing-live.com/ |
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 8, 2003 20:44:55 GMT -5
LOL, you're welcome! You are an F1 fan? Would you mind explaining what its all about to the rest of us, or at least linking up a place that has the rules and such? Thanks! |
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Post by Kiro on Apr 8, 2003 20:54:59 GMT -5
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 9, 2003 3:51:45 GMT -5
Thanks Kiro. I was looking for the new rules myself, but couldn't find them.
I'm really glad that the Ferrari's aren't dominating anymore. It makes F1 more exciting and it's unpredictable again like it used to be.
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Post by Kiro on Apr 9, 2003 7:07:09 GMT -5
Thanks Kiro. I was looking for the new rules myself, but couldn't find them. I'm really glad that the Ferrari's aren't dominating anymore. It makes F1 more exciting and it's unpredictable again like it used to be. You're welcome Actually in this new season what suprised me most is that Renault is doing a really good job! The cars seem to be quite stable, and Alonso is playing well! Hope his injury is not serious so that he can come back to the race soon. |
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Post by Kiro on Apr 9, 2003 7:27:19 GMT -5
And I just found this news Raikkonen may lose Brazil victory Due to new evidence from the FIA [09/04/03 - 12:36] Giancarlo Fisichella winner ?? cLaren's Kimi Raikkonen may be stripped of his Brazilian Grand Prix victory, following new evidence released by the FIA this morning. The Finn was declared winner of the race, which was red-flagged on lap 55 following the shunt of Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso. However, sources claim Fisichella had already started his 56th lap, which would overturn the results, making him victorious. A statement from the FIA read: “The FIA has received evidence which suggests that, contrary to the information supplied by the time-keepers at the Brazilian Grand Prix, car no. 11 (Fisichella) had started his 56 th lap before the race was stopped. If this proves to be the case, the race classification would be that at the end of the 54 th lap and not at the end of the 53 rd lap as published. In accordance with Article 179(b) of the International Sporting Code, the stewards of the Brazilian Grand Prix will re-convene on Friday 11 April at 11.00 hrs at the FIA headquarters in Paris to review the results of the event. All competitors who would be affected by any change to the classification are being invited to attend. The race win on Sunday was Raikkonen's second, giving him a total of 26 points in the Drivers' Championship. Should the result be overturned, this will decrease to 24, giving him a 9-point lead over team-mate, David Coulthard. source: f1.racing-live.com/en/index.html |
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 9, 2003 8:06:57 GMT -5
What a surprise. That's a negative thing about F1. They always need so much time to make decisions. I think it's not fair and Kimi is the winner. I'm actually not surprised about Renault. They have a very good team and a good car. It took them 2 years to develop, but now it's paying off They have a good engine.
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 9, 2003 8:18:53 GMT -5
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Post by Lee on Apr 10, 2003 0:11:08 GMT -5
For the fans here, Kimi is the winner and here's another winning photo. source: eastday.com  |
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 11, 2003 5:57:21 GMT -5
I've just read on atpworld that Fisichella is declared winner of the GP  He had proof that he was already in his 56th lap when the accident happened so that means he was already in 1st position in the 55th lap. And that should make him the winner. It's not fair to take a win like this, after examining the incident. |
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Post by Kiro on Apr 11, 2003 12:10:27 GMT -5
I've just read on atpworld that Fisichella is declared winner of the GP He had proof that he was already in his 56th lap when the accident happened so that means he was already in 1st position in the 55th lap. And that should make him the winner. It's not fair to take a win like this, after examining the incident. Kimi  But in such a race anything could happen. We know that if the crash involving Webber and Alonso didn't happen, Fisichella may have his engine fail in the next few laps. But If the crash happens several laps later, Kimi may go into pit and may lose more. And If the crash came earlier the race won't be completed by 3/4 and DC may still in leading role. So anything could happen. Although Kimi lost the win, it's not too bad. He still has a lot of chance to be the No.1. |
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 14, 2003 9:39:37 GMT -5
This weekend F1 is finally coming to Europe This weekend will be the GP of San Marino (Imola). Ferrari says they'll introduce their new car for the season *crosses her fingers that the new car isn't reliable* This circuit has been good to teams on Michelin tyres as far as I remember. Meaning McLaren and Williams can do well here. 2 years ago this was were Ralph won his 1st GP. The season started very interesting so we'll see what we're up for this weekend. |
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Post by Kiro on Apr 17, 2003 1:11:06 GMT -5
This weekend F1 is finally coming to Europe This weekend will be the GP of San Marino (Imola). Ferrari says they'll introduce their new car for the season *crosses her fingers that the new car isn't reliable* This circuit has been good to teams on Michelin tyres as far as I remember. Meaning McLaren and Williams can do well here. 2 years ago this was were Ralph won his 1st GP. The season started very interesting so we'll see what we're up for this weekend. Ferrari won't use their new car at Imola. It seems that F2003 still needs to be improved. Another good chance...Good luck Kimi |
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 17, 2003 3:31:09 GMT -5
That's good news I've heard something about that and I think they won't use the new car before Barcelona. |
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 20, 2003 17:22:11 GMT -5
Congrats to Kimi for another podium finish!  Finland's Kimi Raikkonen raises his trophy after taking his McLaren Mercedes to second place in the F1 Grand Prix of San Marino at Imola racetrack Sunday, April 20, 2003. (AP Photo/Alex Trovati) |
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Post by Lee on Apr 20, 2003 18:25:02 GMT -5
Congrats to Kimi for another podium finish! That's a very nice trophy for 2nd place |
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 20, 2003 20:07:45 GMT -5
That's a very nice trophy for 2nd place The first place one is exactly like it, only about twice as big |
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Post by Kiro on Apr 20, 2003 21:13:17 GMT -5
Congrats Kimi! He has done really good job. Anyway, this time I'd like to give all the credit to Schumi. He's been brave. He's such a great and strong person. *salute* |
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 21, 2003 6:25:35 GMT -5
Congrats to Michael, Kimi and Rubens It was an entertaining race. |
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Post by Kiro on Apr 24, 2003 10:16:22 GMT -5
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Post by Ilhame on Apr 24, 2003 10:19:33 GMT -5
He did it to keep a good image, I understand.
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Gugaaaaaaaaa 
