Magnificent monza
The first back to back races since China and Bahrain at the beginning of the season certainly didn't disappoint and Monza followed the chaos of Spa with another dominant win and a GP full of thrills and surprises. So without further ado here is what YOU thought of the Italian Grand Prix 2012.
Question 1
Now that the podium interviews have had time to develop what is your opinion on the layout?
@cbeSudha : When you have a F1 legend like Niki Lauda conducting the Podium Interview, it is much better than having a Placido Domingo. But I still dont like it. There is so much of din and noise, it is hard to hear. Drivers haven't had time to collect their thoughts. In Monza, there was also talk of fans booing and abusing Hamilton. Lets just go back to the Top 3 Drivers Press conference and get rid of these "on the Podium" interviews.
@joshbohnf1 : It's not as good as the other idea of "Being able to hear the questions and answers".
@DarshanChokhani : To start with, I have no problems with either of the interview style. Now to the question, I think it is good thing to do for the reason that it doesn't give drivers to settle down and just speak what's on their mind which means they speak fresh while in the Press box, they have time to settle down for sometime and settle down. Podium interviews is bonus for us as the press conference still happens, just not shown on TV. But I think for podium interviews, a good presenter should be up to ask questions.
@cbeSudha : When you have a F1 legend like Niki Lauda conducting the Podium Interview, it is much better than having a Placido Domingo. But I still dont like it. There is so much of din and noise, it is hard to hear. Drivers haven't had time to collect their thoughts. In Monza, there was also talk of fans booing and abusing Hamilton. Lets just go back to the Top 3 Drivers Press conference and get rid of these "on the Podium" interviews.
@joshbohnf1 : It's not as good as the other idea of "Being able to hear the questions and answers".
@DarshanChokhani : To start with, I have no problems with either of the interview style. Now to the question, I think it is good thing to do for the reason that it doesn't give drivers to settle down and just speak what's on their mind which means they speak fresh while in the Press box, they have time to settle down for sometime and settle down. Podium interviews is bonus for us as the press conference still happens, just not shown on TV. But I think for podium interviews, a good presenter should be up to ask questions.
question 2
Which race battle did you most enjoy watching and why?
@hedgeryhoops : Because of the characteristics of Monza I don't think there were too many opportunities for prolonged battles between drivers, however I did enjoy the Vettel/Alonso scrap, one racing fairly, one not quite as much!
@jo_johnson63 : I enjoyed watching Fernando Alonso working his way to the front. He was always going to do well at Monza no matter where on the grid he started and however well or not his car was performing. It was also great to see a glimpse of the Felipe Massa of old at the start of the race and it was a shame he never made the podium. Sergio Perez though had me glued. We have seen glimpses of what he could be capable of and his drive at Monza was amazing. One to watch for the future definitely.
@hedgeryhoops : Because of the characteristics of Monza I don't think there were too many opportunities for prolonged battles between drivers, however I did enjoy the Vettel/Alonso scrap, one racing fairly, one not quite as much!
@jo_johnson63 : I enjoyed watching Fernando Alonso working his way to the front. He was always going to do well at Monza no matter where on the grid he started and however well or not his car was performing. It was also great to see a glimpse of the Felipe Massa of old at the start of the race and it was a shame he never made the podium. Sergio Perez though had me glued. We have seen glimpses of what he could be capable of and his drive at Monza was amazing. One to watch for the future definitely.
question 3
With Perez's talent do you think he should be more open to the opportunity of Ferrari for next season or is he clever for stating his loyalty to Sauber?
@Multicooldude34 : He would love to join Ferrari I'm sure, but he is happy at Sauber. He was right to state his loyalties to Sauber as this put the rumours to bed for a while.
@MarussiaF1Will : I think he's doing the right thing staying loyal to Sauber, you want a driver like that and understands the team. Personally, I think Ferrari will keep Massa for 2013 and then Perez will replace him in 2014.
@RobLMyers : Perez is probably being quite clever in saying that he's happy at Sauber - if the Ferrari offer comes he'll go there because he'll be available and he'll get paid more for driving for a top team. If the offer doesn't come he hasn't burned any bridges. I do think that Perez needs to be wary of moving to Ferrari at this stage of his career, though. The team is clearly built around Alonso and moving to Ferrari in 2013 as a clear 'number two' could end up destroying his confidence and robbing us of one of the big up and coming talents.
@Multicooldude34 : He would love to join Ferrari I'm sure, but he is happy at Sauber. He was right to state his loyalties to Sauber as this put the rumours to bed for a while.
@MarussiaF1Will : I think he's doing the right thing staying loyal to Sauber, you want a driver like that and understands the team. Personally, I think Ferrari will keep Massa for 2013 and then Perez will replace him in 2014.
@RobLMyers : Perez is probably being quite clever in saying that he's happy at Sauber - if the Ferrari offer comes he'll go there because he'll be available and he'll get paid more for driving for a top team. If the offer doesn't come he hasn't burned any bridges. I do think that Perez needs to be wary of moving to Ferrari at this stage of his career, though. The team is clearly built around Alonso and moving to Ferrari in 2013 as a clear 'number two' could end up destroying his confidence and robbing us of one of the big up and coming talents.
bonus suggested by squiffany and domcovkid
Nearing the end of the season is this showing the fragility of technology with so many retirements?
@NigelBeechey : Yes and I really expect some retirements to change the driver and constructor title races. RedBull struggled with Italian heat.. that was cool compared to some future tracks. All teams will be feeling the fragility but that is what will make it fairer. Have any burnt themselves out too soon? We'll find out soon enough.
@GeorgeHDavies : Not fragility as such, but, teams seem to be starting to get a little concerned with reliability with such a long season.
@BenF1_ : In my opinion, no. The cars on a whole have been fairly reliable (barring a certain Mr Schumacher's Mercedes), Vettel has had a couple of retirements due to the alternator failing, but that's not the fragile nature of his car as such, that seems to be an issue for the engine manufacturer, Renault. Formula One is about pushing the car and driver to their absolute limit, it's inevitable that from time to time, the car (or indeed driver) will break.
@NigelBeechey : Yes and I really expect some retirements to change the driver and constructor title races. RedBull struggled with Italian heat.. that was cool compared to some future tracks. All teams will be feeling the fragility but that is what will make it fairer. Have any burnt themselves out too soon? We'll find out soon enough.
@GeorgeHDavies : Not fragility as such, but, teams seem to be starting to get a little concerned with reliability with such a long season.
@BenF1_ : In my opinion, no. The cars on a whole have been fairly reliable (barring a certain Mr Schumacher's Mercedes), Vettel has had a couple of retirements due to the alternator failing, but that's not the fragile nature of his car as such, that seems to be an issue for the engine manufacturer, Renault. Formula One is about pushing the car and driver to their absolute limit, it's inevitable that from time to time, the car (or indeed driver) will break.