At Least he Didn’t Have to Wait 5 Days
And the “anti-Ferrari” crowd will have something to hang their hat on for a few days. Giancarlo Fisichella’s first F1 win came in 2003 Brazilian GP, when he wasn’t awarded the victory for five days until it was discovered he was ahead when the race was stopped. At least for his second he has had a chance to be on the podium and participate in the post race press conference.
But a word to the wise (I guess that should be the unwise.). Schumacher started 19th, and until a boneheaded move by Nick Heidfield launched them both into the sandtrap, he was headed for a top five or better finish. No limb standing here, Schumacher will smoke the field next time out.
I might have to disagree on Ferrari. The most telling stat from the race are the fastest lap times. Alonso was fastest, with Fisichella a close second. Barrichello was a half second off and Schumi even further behind. Depending on how much grunt the Renault engines have left for Sepang, they may still hold off the Ferrari’s.
That loophole about changing engines if you don’t finish will figure heavily in Maylasia. It will be interesting to compare Rubens and Schumi’s times, one with a new engine and the other two races old. And BAR will also have new engines. Thinking about it, it may be impossible for any driver to win two in a row, as his engine will have to last the next race and invariably other fast drivers will have fresh power. Just more crap to cloud the racing!