How will Hamilton lose the World Driver's Championship?

[bigsteve]

I'm probably being negative here, but its reverse psychology

Edited October 31, 2008 by bigsteve

[simonross46]

I say driver error, no doubt he will c**k something up cos his nerves will be building

[JasonB]

Wraps car round a randomly placed tree

[lennox2s2s]

I personally reckon thats its going to be Hamilton's year and he will win the tittle

[Quadrant]

Don't be so stupid. You have to be realistic here: clearly the only possible outcome on Sunday is that an enormous Salmon will leap from the sea...

...onto the front of Massa's car, slicing it in two. Leaving Hamilton to drive to victory.

Edited October 31, 2008 by Quadrant

[MikeW]

I reckon he will probably do something like cut a corner on the very last bend & get docked about 20 points or so

Seriously though, it would be cool if a British driver finally won the F1 title after all these years

[simonross46]

We need a Brit to get back in the WRC, poor old Burns and McRae aren't here to compete for us now

[Max Kane]

I'm not commenting until after tomorrow, I wish in no way whatsoever to jinx anything

[Neuro]

We need a Brit to get back in the WRC, poor old Burns and McRae aren't here to compete for us now

I used to catch a bit of the World Rally stages on channel 4. Very exciting to watch!

[simonross46]

Yeah the WRC was great, now it is covered by 'Dave' and possibly ITV2 still, but its just not the same. I grew up watching it in 2005 and for me its been worse each year ... the cars just arent packing the same heat, especially compared to the old skool rally cars that made the event dangerous for everyone. I went to a rally stage in 'Robin Hood Forest' and an Audio 80 Quattro rolled into the ditch I was stood in about 3 seconds before it happened ... you dont get that shock with other motorsports.

[Spin Doctor]

I understand that by saying this I'll probably be hounded from the board, but I really want to see Massa lift the title tomorrow. I have been a Ferrari fan for ages and am not going to jump ship just when a Brit pops up. Without putting the hex on it for the rest of you though, I suspect Hamilton probably will win it unles he pushes too hard for the podium and ends up clipping another car. Either way I hope it's going to be an exciting race tomorrow.

[simonross46]

The pressure will mount his shoulders, and at some point in the race it will cloud his mind.

[lennox2s2s]

We will all know tomorrow if Hamilton has the mentality to put the pressure behind him and storm to his first world tittle...only time will tell...could be another disaster finish to the year for him

[bigsteve]

Spin, I can see where you're coming from if you're a long running Ferrari fan, I completely understand that. However, Ferrari do seem to have more power within the FIA than they deserve. I have found the stewarding decisions farcical this year and non-consistent. I'll be glad, again, to see the back of another turbulent season, and hope that 2009 brings a more stable season where the drivers can get on with some decent racing.

[lennox2s2s]

Looks like Hamilton won the World Tittle...congratulations to him

[JasonB]

In fifth wow

[Max Kane]

That was such an amazing ending to the season, seeing Glock crawling along & watching Hamilton shoot past him was fantastic. Have to hand it to Massa, he took the dissapointment with real dignity & class.

[simonross46]

I started to watch but after being at work all day I had no energy to do anything at all once it was half way through. Much respect to Lewis though, impressive stuff. I look forward to 2009.

[bigsteve]

Blimey! What an amazing last few laps and even corners. Never has there been such an ending to a season like that. Fair play to Massa...he did everything that was needed of him and a marvelous win today. Even more credit to Hamilton in holding it together today. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him lose the crucial fifth place to Vettel of all drivers (surely one to watch in the future) and the for Glock to be struggling in the rain. Amazing stuff.

I'm off to the bookies to collect my winnings now

[Aza]

It was epic! The last bloody lap aswell...

Nice little earner then, Steve?

[MikeW]

I reckon he will probably do something like cut a corner on the very last bend & get docked about 20 points or so

I nearly got it spot on there!

It did involve the last bend, just that he won it there instead of losing it

[bigsteve]

Good effort, Mike! No-one could have predicted that race as to how it unfolded. I'm still gobsmacked that he actually won the championship.

[Spin Doctor]

Well, congratulations to Mr. Hamilton, I just hope his ego doesn't inflate too much after this. On the whole a pretty boring race except for the very beginning and the very end. Quite an epic conclusion though. Feel well sorry for Massa.

Can't wait for next season already. The field should be a lot tighter.

[Max Kane]

Booking my British GP tickets today or tomorrow, if the rest of the guys coming can get themselves sorted out. One of those things that's be in the 'to-do' pile for about 3 months but seeing as Hamilton won all manner of other 'fans' are coming out of the woodwork to try & tag along

[Spin Doctor]

I worked at silverstone one year as security! Was great fun; Michael Schumacher came though my gate! I'm planning on heading to Magny-Cours next season.