Official Driver of the race : British GP - Page 3

Hendrik · 11 Jul 2011, 10:57 (Ref:2925012)

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Originally Posted by marcel82

I agree on that. and he only finished as low as he did because his team forgot to put enough petrol in.

Staying on track might have helped his result, as well.

Hesketh · 11 Jul 2011, 11:05 (Ref:2925017)

Fernando. Fast, solid, intelligent.
Mention for Paul Di Resta.

**Born Racer** · 11 Jul 2011, 13:19 (Ref:2925069)

I went for Alonso. Yes, the Ferrari's improved relative to the McLaren, and you can see they're doing well because Massa's stepped up a gear, but Alonso was six tenths ahead in qually and ultimately a clear winner ahead of those much better Red Bulls.

Honourable mentions for Di Resta who had a blinding weekend and Hamilton who got all he could out of that car; the battle with Massa was a bit scrappy from what I've seen so far (haven't watched the race since I got back, but saw the end on a big screen TV and a replay), but I think that one was one 'for the fans'! As he said in his interview in the post-GP party, "there was no way I was letting Felipe past!".

ECW Dan Selby · 11 Jul 2011, 14:01 (Ref:2925080)

Sorry I wasn't there btw, Born Racer.

Thanks very much for the invitation to meet up, though!

Unfortunately I got a little letdown from a potential seller of tickets

AKA a ticket seller... (?!)

Selby

GORDON STREETER · 11 Jul 2011, 17:22 (Ref:2925159)

I suppose I should give it to Alonso but I'll give it to Hammy for sticking with it .

Super Hans · 11 Jul 2011, 17:46 (Ref:2925172)

I gave it to Fred Allen in the Ferrari, who was at his supreme best. And no, it's not just 'cause he's British.

**Aysedasi** · 11 Jul 2011, 18:30 (Ref:2925195)

Alonso.

ChrisPage · 11 Jul 2011, 21:27 (Ref:2925310)

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Originally Posted by Marbot

Go with Alonso. He was slower than Hamilton at the beginning of the race, but then was strangely faster towards the end of it. Go figure.

No, he was slower than Hamilton for a couple of laps quite a way into the race. Due to Hamilton/Macca getting the tyres (one set) up to temp quicker.

Was unsure who to pick - Hamilton for giving us on the banks something to cheer for, racing his socks off and getting the absolute most out his car and self, or Alonso, for roughly similar reasons (even I apprechiated a charging drive and win from AnyonebutRedBullferachange if it had to come from Alonso).

Went for Hamilton, for reasons of his performance giving me my money's worth, but other than China its the first time this year I have chosen him. Clearly Alonso was very strong, but it was a good performance from Hamilton too.

TrapezeArtist · 12 Jul 2011, 22:19 (Ref:2925804)

DOTR: Alonso.

Honourable Mentions:
Button - the move on Massa was mega.
Hamilton - great move on Vettel (?????) at Copse, fighting drive all the way, spoilt by a stupid fumble at the end.
Rosberg - quietly moved up the field.
Vettel - just because he further increased his points lead.

Retard of the Day:
No not the Mclaren lollipop man. I'm afraid it has to go to Bashibashi for keeping on going when his pit release was obviously all wrong. That could have wiped out to entire Williams pit crew.

Mekola · 13 Jul 2011, 02:22 (Ref:2925836)

Teflonso. Finally gave the victory to Ferrari this year.

wnut · 13 Jul 2011, 02:34 (Ref:2925838)

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Originally Posted by Tourer

Teflonso for mine with an honorable mention to TGF.

Gotta grab the chances when they present themselves and Fernando was on it all race - damn fine job.

That for me too.

Though Vettel to be honest did nothing wrong!

Alonso was in a class of his own.

Honourable mention, not, to the FIA for assistance rendered. (That just sucks!)

**Born Racer** · 14 Jul 2011, 20:32 (Ref:2926778)

Perez deserves another mention. A pity he's got no votes considering he's in his first season and put it seventh, not that I voted for him. I gave Alonso an overdue vote on this occasion.

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Originally Posted by Marbot

Teflonso cheats his way to yet another thoroughly deserved DOTR.

Special mentions for Hamilton, Schumacher, Perez and Ricciardo

Daniel finished a long way off Liuzzi (Karthikeyan-esque), but perhaps that was to be expected. He appeared to have a strong start to the race at least. At least he's getting more seat time now.

strider · 17 Jul 2011, 22:12 (Ref:2927851)

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Originally Posted by Born Racer

Perez deserves another mention. A pity he's got no votes considering he's in his first season and put it seventh, not that I voted for him. I gave Alonso an overdue vote on this occasion.

Ditto.

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Originally Posted by Born Racer

Daniel finished a long way off Liuzzi (Karthikeyan-esque), but perhaps that was to be expected. He appeared to have a strong start to the race at least. At least he's getting more seat time now.

Someone who was there said he was clearly not trying to be a hero, but had finishing the race as his priority. If that's right, it takes quite a lot of self-confidence to look at the big picture.

View Poll Results: Driver of the race
Teflonso	70	71.43%
Vettel	0	0%
Webber	4	4.08%
Hamilton	9	9.18%
Massa	0	0%
Rosberg	0	0%
Perez	0	0%
Heidfeld	1	1.02%
TGF	6	6.12%
Alguersuari	0	0%
Sutil	0	0%
Petrov	0	0%
Barrichello	0	0%
Maldonado	0	0%
DiResta	3	3.06%
Glock	0	0%
D'Ambrosio	1	1.02%
Liuzzi	0	0%
Ricciardo	2	2.04%
Other	2	2.04%
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