You will not be missed by the fans Max and I bet the hundred letters came from the lesser members of the FIA member clubs. Ari for President!!!!

Him and brawn go way back so you never know do you

You're right biso9700 but before you slam the driver you are replacing you had better make sure you do much better than him. Time will tell but he should keep his comments to how he hopes to do well. Anyone remember Lutzi or whatever his name was, he slagged off DC and look where it got him

Ari for President.....

Average drivers do not win championships or recieve so much critism as you lot give him so he must be one of the greats

It is amazing that Lewis got hit from the rear by the eventual race winner and all some of you can do is slag Lewis off. It would have been a different story if it was Button Webber hit. Welcome back Robson, I've missed your one eyed comments

You can presume what you like but the weights and qualifying speak for themselves. Brawn are showing that without the Honda money they are average

Well said Cam2000cc, ever since Ron left McLaren has had an easy ride with the FIA. And Bernie reckons Max is honourable...... rubbish.

Now go out there and give your team back home the best present Lewis..... maybe not a victory but a podium will work wonders for the people that have worked so hard behind the scenes

Loeb will be annialated

He has my vote and coming from outside the F1 community has to be good for the sport

It is great to see McLaren and both drivers towards the front of the time sheets...... Well done!!!!

No more talk..... walk and start your own series FOTA and sue the A SS off of Max

I agree with USGPFan, I too have been a fan of F1 for 40 years and I am sick to death with the rubbish taht is happening. I lave McLaren and want to see them beating the Ferrari's but all we get nowdays is the doom and gloom of two megalomaniacs that all tyhey care about is themselves, not our beloved motorsport. Either they go or the major teams breakaway because I can not see myself supporting something that has NO FUTURE.

Its time to walk and let Max ruin his own championship. No more talk.....walk

At least he wouldn't have a bias in F1

So why is Bernie insisting on charging such exhuberant prices to race when money is tight around the world..... Greed, pure greed so why do so many people respect him I don't know.

As much as I have grown to dislike the German Anthem, I really hope the youngster shows them all a clean set of heels. Good luck to him.

Maybe they are going to stream the Ferrari pitstop debacles live to utube?

Getting more like A1GP by the day!!!

Well put but only the people behind max know if he had his fingers crossed ha haa!!

You might rue those comments Jense, you are not that great just full of yourself

Keep the fires burning and you will make it Brendon

The Max and Bernie show is crumbling and their true personalities are being shown to the world. F1 does not need these kind of people

The time is right for the fans to unite, maybe we could run for FIA President yeah, and we could have 11 Stewards appointed at every meeting, 1 from each team to keep it fair. And we could also sit down with Bernie to discuss venues and ticket prices.

Let me guess, a thrilling circuit with lots of overtaking and lead changing every lap, packed crowds loving every minute of it as the tickets are good and cheap........ YEAH RIGHT!!!!! Maybe the bookies could have odds on the crowd being over 20,000

Good to see another chassis out there. Its got to be good for F1 if they can design and build a competitive car, well more cometitive than Minardi was.

A fitting tribute to Frank and all that he has done/achived in F1. I hope letting Bruno drive the McLaren is not a sign of things to come at McLaren. There are better drivers out there to take Heikis seat.

No matter what you say or do Lewis, you have your critics and some of those are just plain haters of you. You have driven the pants off of Alonso when in equal cars and everyone wondered who this superkid was. After 2 thrilling seasons where you never let up until the final chequered flag is a tribute to your dedication and skill as a young F1 driver the likes that no one has ever seen before. And because of that people hate you but most admire your pure talent. And this year is good for you as you learn the skills of life that sometimes you need a bad season to learn from. Take these lessons learnt and show the F1 world again just how good Lewis and McLaren are once more.

It's all just rumours but if Alonso goes to Ferrari then they deserve each other as Ferrari has a clear #1,2 driver line up no matter how ever hard they try to deny it and Fernando does not like being put on the same level as his team mates so Vettel will never go there as he will show up Fenando like Lewis did. Who leaves Ferrari is a no brainer as Kimi is already paving the way with his rallying. Ferrari/Alonso is the best pairing for us true McLaren fans, gives us more to post our well rounded remarks on ha haa!!!

Do your homework before saying you want to be like Fernando, he won his first race at 20 so how could he start at 21 tosser.

What a kick is the BHind for Hartley. I hope he gets a drive before too long as he has the goods now he needs the seat time.

I think Williams and Force India will be back in FOTA once all of the nitty gritty has been sorted. I think they both agree with what FOTA has achieved it was just Bernie that had them over a barrel. But it is great to see all of the FOTA teams singing off the same hymm sheet and FIA WMSC have come to the party too. F1 is starting to look very rosie once more and the fans will be able to get back abusing each others teams YEAH!!!! Bring it on!!!

McLaren has spent a huge amount of money (over the proposed 40 million cap I bet) trying to get KER's to work and have the car handle and good on them, Ferrari and BMW for giving it ago. Imagine where Brawn and the likes would be if KER's had been mandatory this year. Cmon FIA, 1 set of rules (in conjunction with the teams)and make every rule change mandatory for ALL teams.

Max never said who were pressuring him into staying? Can't think who that might be at all, surely the FIA members are not that spineless that Max frightens them

I do worry that Ferrari has done a secret deal once again but with the whole conclusion to the mess this week is a JOINT TEAM EFFORT. Ferrari could not pull it off on their own so they needed to assistance of all the FOTA teams. If Williams and Force India were not over the Bernie Barrel then they would have been there too. Because of the Ferrari conspiracy Ron needs to be FIA President. Go for it RON!!!

I agree, Flav is not the engineer, tactitian designer so he has to be good at something and lets face it, he throws good parties by all accounts. If he can convince the poison dwaft to reduce costs back to the early nineties then trcks can afford to host races too. What is good for the teams is good for you Bernie, reduce your costs!!!

The only winner is you eh Bernie, you keep your Billions and get to squeeze every last drop out of bankrupt promoters. You are worse than a leech, they let go when they have enough

MAX, read the comments well as learn. FOTA know that the Fans are what keeps F1 alive, dist the fans and you suffer big time. Well done FOTA, it is great to see that you have the fans thoughts as one of your driving priorities, keep it up and F1 will keep on growing.

mrkjf, you do not leave halfway through a season if you just want to retire..... No, he has jumped ship

Who in their right mind in the current FIA leadership would want to jump in and take over from Max and sort out his mess. Besides they need a spine first.... I have an iceblock stick you can strap to your backs FIA/WNSC

You could not be more wrong chickv, do you think FOTA would just stop their plans for a break away series. They will have a contingency plan well in hand because they know Max is a devious dictator. Luca can not become head of FIA as he is running a team, Ron on the other hand can..... GO FOR IT RON!!! Rub salt into MAX's wounds and take over from him ha haa!! The sweetest revenge possible YEAH!!!!

There is a big difference between being quick on bikes and F1. He is brilliant on GP bikes, the best, but he would be swamped in F1

Typical double standards of Max and the FIA. If Max stands again then that is a clear breech of the agreement then FOTA has grounds to leave and SUE the FAI/WMSC/FOM for not confirming with the signed agreement. FIA/WMSC I implore you to stand up and get rid of MAX NOW!!!

Talk about being a hipocrite There is nobody worse than Bernie

Williams and Force India had their reasons and were up front with FOTA so there is no reason they won't be let back in

Heres your chance Ron, then you can run shotgun between Ferrari and McLaren with a less biased eye than if Todt gets in

Good to see there is harmony in the paddock again and the teams can concentrate of developing cars that are not going to change all the time. In that alone the budget will come down. I reckon Brawn will run Mercedes again next year. Bernie will be rubbing his hands together with the HAA... MONEY!!

Max is gone, you're next Bernie!!!

Thank god for that!!! Lets get back to racing and I can get back to hating Ferrari with a passion YEAHHH!!!!

Crunch time!!! Simple really, New series or Max gone to save F1!!

Ahhhhh!!! traditional tracks, love it!! I would go back to Adelaide as I just love the place with lots of atmosphere

You have to remember that there is no testing anymore so the changes they make are good in theory but you need track time to prove these things. Even if the teams were allowed 1 test day every couple of meetings would make a huge difference. Brawn and Redbull had all of last year to get their designs sorted and the other teams have been playing catch up in the classroom but not allowed onto the playground.

The FOTA teams have said they want to reduce costs Max but not all of a sudden and so drastically. Wake up and smell the coffee FIA and get rid of Max, surely one of you has the right equipment to stand up to the megalomaniac

Max is running scared after his loose comments.... Its all to late Max, you're gone!!!

Your problem is you got back into the car this year Mark, move aside for the younger, quicker talent, give Hartley a drive and I'm sure he won't drip and whinge about everything.

You are absolutly right MorganB, Heikki moved over to allow Lewis through and then moved back to defend against Bourdais which is allowed. And did Sebastian think that Heikki would just let him through as well? I think not chap!!

I don't think it will take that long to get a breakaway series up and running. The split has been that widely reported that media, support, promotors and the list goes on will be tripping over one an other to get involved. Don't forget that Max and Bernie have trodden on a lot of toes over the years and I am sure there are many that would love to get back at them. If FOTA are talking with the MOTOGP people then 90% of the problems are solved already. Don't let the boot of Max's throat until he is gone and Bernie makes a deal you cannot refuse!!! You never know, the ticket price might even come down to a user fan freindly price.

Hopefully FOTA are talking to a likely successor if they oust Max at the FIA. Surely this turmoil is not accepted through out the ranks in the FIA headquarters.

I agree GoDogGo, name another company that allows their chairman/CEO/head shed to go around publicly slandering others or not seeking a compromise as the partnership between parties self destructs. Hope the FIA have a medic standing by!!

Fantasy is right Max, your in fantasy land. There are only two people wanting the power and the money, check the mirror!! Go for it FOTA!!!

1 Brawn is sandbagging GPunsalan and he is not from Brasil

So you don't know Max that well then because he will break it up for the hell of it. What Max says, goes and he ain't backing down so you will be putting on a very very expensive watered down F1 second rate show

Keep it on the island and keep it as quick as possible Lewis and hopefully the points will come. Good luck.

Thats what you said last time Jense, give it a rest. You manage to pull one out in the dying minutes of qualifying and everyone goes "Where did that come from...." I reckon you are sandbagging.

Where McLaren goes, I will follow them where ever that may be. I would like it to be F1 without the mad megalomaniacs ruining things.

Grasping at straws Max.... Sod off and quit so we can have some racing.

Are all the people at FIA so weak that Max has them over a barrel as well. What is wrong with them all, cmon, grow some and get rid of the bringer of doom to F1.

Well said Sir Jackie, big trees do fall over and they also take down any others close by.

Well said Mark, the break away series is going to happen Max.... See ya!!!!

I am from as far away from Britain as you can get CooperS and I really admire Lewis Hamilton for what he is, a talented young driver who has had the unwavering ambition to drive for McLaren from a very young age. He set his sights high and when he got there, he showed everyone a clean set of heels. I agree that Button is a good driver but you put him and Lewis in the same car and Button will be looking at the rear wing of Lewis' car at it disappears into the distance.

Thats the way Haug, stay loyal to McLaren and they will bring you more sucess. This year is good for you with Brawn at the top but next year they may struggle as they do not have the Honda money for development so I can see them being reeled in.

It was Michael Schumachers professional foul on Damon hill at Adelaide in 1994 and then FIA not acting on it that really started it all. The common ground in both stories..... Australia!!!

For once every fan of F1 is united. I am a staunch McLaren fan standing alongside a Ferrari fan with whom I have disliked with a passion for over 40 yrs because they are Ferrari. Together we have seen many great battles amongst great drivers from great teams (some long gone now) at some great tracks (also some long gone now) but today we stand together to support all of the teams in the sport we love. On the track we love to dislike each other but today we call for unity and sanity, to bring back the technical freedom within a strict set of clearly defined rules without the interferance of 2 megalomaniacs that are intent on destroying our beloved sport. I want to get back to watching the greatest races with the greatest teams and drivers battling it out to the bitter end, and of course geting back to disliking Ferrari with a passion that only a F1 fan can know!!! Go get em FOTA for us the true fans of F1.

I agree on the logo, it would be awesome on the supporters shirts

Could that be counted as testing? The FIA might throw a wobbly and fine you millions ha haa!!

ringram301, if the breakaway goes ahead they can not use the same tracks as F1 due to Bernies strangle hold on the broadcasting and promotional rights. And what safety issues are you talking about.... the FIA's?

You are right tonylong but are sponsors going to be part of a sport that is forever in termoil? McLarens problems of late have put serious pressure on their sponsors and if you ask me it is looking more and more like a vendeta against Ron. These 2 troubled men are putting their status in their lunchbox organisations ahead of the greatest world sporting spectacle that money can buy.

Sorry Rubens but Brawn WILL NOT let you win at Silverstone no mater how had you try or how much faster you are, they will just change the race statergy to combat it.. The only way you will be allowed to win is if for some reason Jensen crashes, retires from the race or is held up.

At least a couple of cars are running KERS Rubens, why aren't Brawn?

It is another one of those contentious issues where KERS was supose to be in for this year and only a few teams tried to develop it and really only McLaren have a reliable unit. How would the Brawn handle KERS? Keep it in for ALL the teams and each team is to develop their own system. One set of rules for everyone!!!

The pressure of hoping to defend the title has gone so that in itself must be a huge weight off of the shoulders so now it is time to just drive and enjoy hoping to bag a few points here and there at the same time for the team to prepare for next season. Hang in there Lewis..... it will come good

Stay loyal Lewis and both you and McLaren will be back on the podium's top step. Salvage what you can this year and work on the car for next season.

I'm with you Kennytime, Where McLaren go I go too. I have supported them for many many years thru thick and thin and I am NOT going to give up on them now. And as for Bernie being quiet, it wouldn't surprise me if he is trying to sow up the new series (if there is one) for TV coverage as well.

Max is not going to back down and I think FOTA know it. Max does not give a damn about anything but his own demands. Megalomanic suits him.

Keep it up lewis and lets have a good race from you Heikki

Max, look up the meaning of Megalomania...... like looking in a mirror!!!

Ferrari and Renault need to back up the bus and accept that new teams are coming. They might not like it but deal with it. You are acting like spoilt brats!!!

Its good to see you are all saying for Merc to jump ship, who put Mercedes where they are at the moment, did McLaren give up when the engines were less reliable than the British summer..... No, they stuck with each other and they will now and they will be champions together again, hopefully next year. And we will see how good Brawn is next year when they design and build their own cars and not ones built with Honda money.

Yeah right!!!!

Wait and see Brawn, next year he might not have the all conquoring car beneath him. He had a capable Honda a few years back but could not put the nail in the coffin for a win. Wait and see!!!

Why would Toyota do that domformula1?

Ferrari and the other teams threatening to leave have not won at all, they might have a higher budget and 1 set of rules but I agree with those that say Ferrari has been bought into line. I thionk Ferrari realised that F1 CAN do without them and would have stood by and watched as they left. Ferrari need F1, simple!!!! How much exposure does any other series get compared to F1, not much. And winning those championships holds no where as much Mana (pride). They were never going to leave!!

Monaco does not mean that much. We will see on the faster tracks how much they have really improved

Sounds like he is trying to justify not allowing Rubens to win.

Good to see that the teams are all united to keep F1 alive, Max, step up to the plate and follow suit

Not a bad pairing gizmogen but unfortunately niether are American and that is what USGP want. With that pairing there would definitly be team mate wars, and they thought the Hamilton/Alonso spat was bad.

You will be allowed a couple Rubens to keep you as the happy No2 but you are not destined to win the championship whilst Jens is there. Spain proved that.

Lewis this year, Jens next year will always have their doubters. Its the nature of being a talented driver being chased by the media. Go McLaren, Go Lewis and Go Heikki

Its all Americas cup F1 style!!!!

Worried about the pay check Massa?

Toyota were complaining that they almost left F1 for the same reason Honda left and now they are complaining that they will leave if there is a cap..... go figure. Red Bull and Toro roso are Ferrari and Renault powered so they are playing the engine suppliers song, Renault have been talking about leaving for a couple of years now and Ferrari are just spoilt brats. See ya

What people like cvrp3 want to see is teams that can afford unlimited funds competing in a championship where close grids are a thing of the past, no overtaking or race long duels, where Ferrari rule the roost by hook or by crook. Good ridance to you all, I want to watch a close motor race, not a race on technology

If all the big teams leave to start their own series as many here want then you will see a sad series. You want lots of money spent on inovation and technology then the series will see a huge spread in car speed and handling, no overtaking and drivers only there to guide the car on its way. That was the direction F1 was heading not so long ago like Senna's MP4-8, all he did was steer it to the first corner as the computers controlled everything else from gear changes to 100 suspension ride height/stiffness changes. If that's what you want then away you go but I want to watch an even competition where every team is treated the same

I do not agree how Max is impimenting radical rules BUT I am glad Ferrari is being reined in at long last and now the spoilt brat of F1 doesn't like it and is now throwing their toys out of the pram. Build a bridge

Little teams come and go, big teams stay longer but that is F1. Remember BRM, Connaught,Delage, Ensign, Hesketh, Matra, Mors and Vanwall, just some of the teams that have come and gone over the years. And Ferrari have raced 90% of them and never complained then. Grow up and stop your whining

You might as well go now because a new small team is kicking your arse and new drivers are showing you how to do it. See ya

Americas cup F1 style

That has been half your problem over the years Jensen, you are not aggresive enough. You can not be super smooth and aggresive as well so pick one and stick with it.

Rubens will be given a win to keep him and everyone else happy. Switching tactics mid race for one driver and not the other proves it.

Crisis..... What crisis..... Max pull your head out of where the sun don't shine and join the real world. Of course it is in crisis dip stick.

Ferrari and courtrooms go hand in hand when it doesn't go their way. Most other teams can't afford it!!

I'm with you summerss, why do Ferrari have so much power. Get them off their high horse and be just another team with the same rights and same budget. Although the cap does need to be raised in my opinion.

Its Ferrari throwing their weight around again with the asumption that the world of motor sport will fall over backwards if they are not in it..... but it will. Ferrari are all talk, they won't leave and as usual, get the courts involved like they normally do if it does not go their way.

I agree with the comments that there already is a two tier championship and has been for years. The big hitters need to cut costs drastically for next season to an affordable for all cost. The FIA needs to sit down with the teams and come to an agreement that suits everyone, not just Ferrari. And Ferrari need to get off their high horse and realise that they are only another team that can be replaced.

At least McLaren and their drivers have not given up like some others we know

In house fighting is not good for anyone ha haa. How can Domenicali hope to improve if Massa has concined himself to the scrap heap for the season. You Can't!!! You might as well leave now Ferrari.

Only losers give up before halfway, there is still plenty more to go!!! No use working on next years car as you don't know what championship you will be running in. At least in A1GP all of the cars are Ferrari.

Don't worry Massa, you're out of a job next year anyway

Red Bull..... Ferrari engined are they not?

There we are Rubens, Brawn will let you win the next one. But only one mind!!

You can not change it Rubens and you know that. It does happen and it always will happen. Sorry pal.

Admit it, the costs are spiralling out of control and Ferrari leds the charge. Its getting like America's cup where only the filthy rich can participate and dictate the rules. Like America's cup, its the rich teams that are complaining, so..... cut costs, set a cap but make it realistic that all teams can particpate on an equal footing.

I was wondering where you were Robson, you are not commenting on the stories about Ferrari's woes. Your cage must be plastered in Lewis posters to be so negative all the time. Lewis ans McLaren are showing that they are making inroads to the lap times, 2.5 secs pre season to .8 now, keep it up and good luck on a couple of points today.

At least you are being honest Lewis and yes, we will see you on the top step this season I'm sure. I know that you or McLaren do not have a defeatist streak in you.

Too true Sebastian, why would any top driver want to continue if the championship has been wone early in the season because another has won sufficent races to take out the series. And why would the new champion continue as he has already won. Stupid idea, points are good!!

Well well.... I think a lot of people supected what Alonso admitted but hats off to him for telling the world how it is. But I have heard from Robson that as the top teams won't hire Lewis, Ferrari are looking at signing washed up Webber and Rosberg.

I might despise what you are doing to F1 Max but NO Father should bury his own son. My sincere heart felt smypathy goes out to you and you family.

Keep the head up and foot down Lewis, the weekend is not over yet

Will McLaren next year be like Brawn this year? McLaren are continuing to develop the car with KERS in place and have not even talked about dropping it. As for those that go on about the weight of the KERS all the time..... its not an issue, they build the cars to the minimum weight regardless. It is the weight distribution with KERS fitted due to its size that has been the main problem.

Just continue collecting those points and stay in touch for when the bigger improvements arrive is all we ask. I'm sure you have more up your sleeve than you are letting on though and just playing it down in case they do not bring huge dividends

Hmmmm.... still trying to buy 30% of Ferrari are you Bernie. Your true colours have come out yet again. Mind you, it wouldn't be a bad thing as you once owned another great team and where are they now? Anyone remember Brabham? I remember reading a run down on team budgets about 4 yrs ago and Ferrari's annual accomodation budget of 80 million was more than most teams entire budget. Where would they stay and afford to race for 40 mil I wonder?

Just do your best and keep those valuable points coming. The road back is a tough one but you can do it, there is plenty of time.

Yes F1 could do without Ferrari and someone else would step in to fill their shoes, but like McLaren and Williams they are the stalwarts of the sport and they will be missed. Even by this ardent McLaren fan who can not stand all of the under handed tactics of our red cousins.

Don't blame you David, why commit if you don't know what you are committing too!!

Its no good Ferrari, you can take them to court for bringing the sport into disrepute but he presedent has been set...... a year long suspended sentence for 3 race meetings. Hey..... that just might work. No FIA for 3 race meetings, cool!!!!

Good one max. Who is going to be able to afford to do all that if they sign up to your cap..... no one will because that costs a lot of money. Talk about dressing mutton up as lamb you plonker.

What happens when Mercedes put the price of the engines up Jense? I agree with the cap but the teams all need to sit down and decide, not the FIA as they have no real idea how much it costs to run a team. Especially when they change rules have way through a season. Imagine trying to play catch up with the diffuser row on a tight budget like the one proposed?

Good on ya Brendon but your Mother needs to get the clippers out!!

Well done Ron, you have done the biz for more years than most care to remember

hamidf1, it means they are cleared to race as usual but if McLaren stuff up again within the next year (so it goes till this time next season too) they will be forced to sit out 3 races.

C'mon McLaren... you can finish the rest of the season on a high and fight for both championships YEAH!!!

Well done FIA!!!

Well Done FIA. I don't often agree with what you do but this time you have taken into concideration the effects any other outrageous penalty would have on F1. For once F1 is the winner!!! Sorry Robson...... HA HAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Well, you will only need $300 mil so should be easy then

I agree with a cap but it has to be set at a level where the teams can be innovative and be able to impliment changes that the FIA seem to change willie nillie. Just like you have said RichardW, look how much the KERS and Diffuser decacles have cost the teams.

Thank godness, now go get em McLaren!!

Maybe they finaly realise that they were punished by losing the race points.

Good luck Martin. Lets get McLaren back on track

When I watched it, it was Massa who was the car behind so its a bit hard blaming Kimi for that one. Obviously Ferrari have a No1 and No2 driver status and the upstart has the No1 badge.

Had Honda still been in the fray, how competitive would they have been this season? Did they have a competitve engine package or has it taken the Merc power plant to really make the Brawn shine? Yes Brawn is brilliant this year but I don't agree that they are a small team, they are Honda under new management with a new engine supplier.

Hey Hiekki, keep in on the island and you have a shot at good points

Ohhhh, we will see the standings changing here on in as Bernie wants "His Lad" to win!! Or is it that you are now single Bernie?

Good luck Lewis, good luck McLaren..... you can do it!!!

Maybe Mark should have stayed on the fast line instead of shooting up the inside as that would have slowed his lap time as well so even if he didn't get blocked he probably would'nt have gotten through anyway. If you cut it fine you suffer the conciquences when it goes wrong

Shouldn't have left it so late Webber and maybe you should have tried to qualify on the next lap instead of throwing the toys out of the pram

Bernie does not care for tradition, Bernie cares about his next absurd pay check. Why would you want GP's at circuits where fans will fill the stands and enjoy the spectacle?

megamoss, do your homework properly. McLaren was the most successful team up till 4 yrs ago when Ferrari took back the mantel. Williams is a distant 3rd.

Lola built a beautiful A1GP car powered with the Zytec V8. It was a a quick car and pretty reliable so it possibly wouldn't reqire to much to race F1

You have to admit, what they have done so far this season is nothing but astounding. What concerns me is all the hype for Jenson. Yes he has driven well and won a couple of GP's but watching him in China, he just didn't have it. Yes it was horrific racing conditions but I doubt his ability in traffic. Look back a few seasons when Honda were the measure of Ferrari and McLaren, he just could'nt put the nail in the coffin. It will certainly be interesting to see if he can keep it rolling as the other teams get closer.

Its quite easy to write Ferrari off as they normally have a good car or the best car at the start of the season. This season they have a very sick dog.

Is this their way of getting extra testing in? Or is it done on the official test days using the current cars with Kimi and Massa stepping down for the day?

Diffuser1, why do you read these articles if all you see is Lewis blabbing on!! The stories are just that, the bull sh!t stops on the track and regardless of what anyone say, Lewis, Heikki and McLaren are doing very well in an uncompetitive car. They have potetial and will not give up like some teams.

Promoters charge like a wounded bull to try and cover the rediculous cost of running ameeting. A cost that is governed by an old man with a huge ego that does not give a toss about the fans. Bernie must think he will be remembered for all of the circuits around the world he got going. Sorry Bernie, you will be remembered for destroying F1 by driving up costs so no-one can afford it.

ozi_owl thats your interpritation but you forget that they are the only complete team using the KERS so that tells me they have tried to comply to mad max's wishes to run the system.

Go McLaren!!!! You stuck with the KERS (which I thought was mandatory this year)unlike everyone else, you didn't complain about the double diffuser but waited for the outcome and then introduced an interm one until you develop a competitive one and for your dedication you are slowly moving up the grid. Now if Ferrari stopped crying and got on with it then maybe they will start getting points too.

aartis, real fans will watch it live no matter what time it is on. I go to work early monday morning (4.00 am) to watch the Brizilian GP so I don't miss the race. For some of us REAL FANS it is the norm to watch at ungodly hours. As for Ferrari, stop your crying and get on with it. You were gifted championships/drivers titles over the years. Does anyone else remember when MS had the say when the safety car should pull off during heavy rain. Ferrari were the only team on med-wets and towards the rear of the field, everyone else was on heavy-wets so he kept the safety car out there until the track came to them. Too much say and too many under handed antics to win races/titles to remember of the so called best driver ever!!

csr073, why are you bashing McLaren again? 2 cars 2 finishers behind Brawn and Redbull. Not a bad effort considering.

If FOTA said to split the cash then that is what should happen Flav. Build a bridge and get over ti!!

Alonso's race was undone by a slow car when it has any reasonable amount of fuel in it Flav.

Bernie, shut it!!!

McLaren have had their punishment already. Give them a reprimand and get on with the season.

Lewis might have had off track excursions AndyP but at least he was having ago and passing cars or did your tv miss those? It was good for the team and well done Heikki in the conditions, a great result

I thought KERS was mandatory for this season?

Looks like we have found a new rain master!! Well done Sebastian and Red Bull. A perfect stategy and execution by the whole team in very trying conditions.

You can not always be on top Ferrari but am I looking forward to Felipe's excuses this time. His mouth is getting as bad as Alonso's.

Well done Red Bull, a great result in very trying conditions. You deserve the accolades and well done Sebastian the new rain master.

Don't let your true emotions about being beaten by BrawnGP cloud your judgement Flavio. Don't forget you have a struggling team to run still

Not a bad effort at all.... and no diffuser

I'm glad Max has bought the cost of F1 down by implimenting KERS.... great stuff you idiot!!!

Just keep collecting points and when you and the car get sorted you will be in striking distance

Think about what you are saying people. If you were running a multi-million dollar business wouldn't you be prepared for both decisions? Makes sound sence to me.

No Flav, your drivers won't win but the descipition of them is spot on

Thats heavy damage control there Massa

domformula1, you are right in what you say but look at where Max and Bernie have come from!!! Bernie was once the CEO of Brabham.... anyone remember them? And Ron, Good luck to you in your future endeavors, enjoy the racing as the most Knowledgeable McLaren fan.

You can bet your bottom dollar that the other teams have been developing the new diffusers

You must be new to F1 AndyGT, Manufacturers started in F1 at the same time as privateers7

Hope you get some points soon to shoved up the exhaust of your doubters

What's it like being nothing more than a grid filler Ferrari? Get used to it..... again!!

What a joke, you can interpret rules and go against the spirit of F1 but don't ever tell an untruth!!!

Leave it all be, Lewis and McLaren have been punished. Let the past punishments for stating porkies be a guide here and get on with the season. Don't let Max turn it into a personal vendetta!!!!

nmatthis, McLaren are not one of the teams whinging about the diffusers but I bet their working on one as all of the non diffuser teams will be. If they say no and turn up with them Max will have a field day.

mossmusic, your right, Schumacher is GOD..... GOD, I've stuffed it up again!!!!! Move on Michael or are you waiting for Mad Max's job?

Double jeprody, getting done twice for the same thing. That in itself is illegal but since when has FIA acted within the rules.

All of this will blow over for Lewis and will be forgotten. How many comments are there now about Alonso and the foul deeds he carried out to get McLaren in the guano a couple of years back? People will remember Lewis in years to come as a great young driver with imense talent. Hang in the son and don't let it get you down.

As a fan from the other side of the world I have to get up for the majority of races or for the USA/Brizilian races make excuses to the boss why I was late on Monday morning because I was watching the race. Its all part of the charm and has been for me ever since we started recieving the full coverage live. So pull your head in Bernie, the true fans don't care what time we watch. OH, and stay single then you won't have to pay billions to your wife and have to recover it through rediculous charges to track promotors.

WHAT.... Shumi change sides because the team that gave him so much is not winning? Shocking!!!

Flavio, you are another one that needs to think well before engaging the mouth, of course the weather was the problem, the late start time put the weather clean in the middle of the race. Think about it chap!!!

Why do the Diffuser 3 not have KERS? Infact, why are the cars not fitted the KERS eligible as I thought it was one of Max's new rules for this season?

Well said gerfix!!! Some people have short memories ha haa!!

Enchanter, do you watch the raceing or just JB? Webber was lucky to finish on the podium in a Minardi, it was one of those races and since being in competitive cars all he has done is drip and whinge about other drivers instead of driving. He has been eratic to say the least in his driving style. Vettle is a good driver and deservidly won last year but since then he has been a victim of over confidence and has not been as smooth in my opinion. And if Button wants to sit in his new toy for ages when there is absolutly no chance of the race being restarted in the near future, then thats his problen, not the rest of the drivers for wanting to try and keep there bum dry, warm rain still feels horrible around the buttocks. Lewis stayed in the car longer than most but like then thought WHY? nai77, I'm a Kiwi and I have always supported McLaren through thick and thin because of Bruce McLaren, the New Zealand founder who I'm sure would be upset at the latest problems.

Agreed Morality, we need stewards that know what is going on and how to interpret the many vaig rules governing F1. There should, in my view, be 5 race stewards so there it far less chance of the stewards being biased towards any 1 team involved in the protest. The big point should be that the Stewards Decision is FINAL once all of the teams involved have had a chance to appeal. If the stewards can not make a decision then yes, the FIA can make a decision based on the evidence given to the stewards at the time of the incident, not this mysterily appeared crap thats happening now.

Okay, McLaren have been punished for what happened in Aussie, the case should be closed on that score otherwise it will be Double Jeprody for the FIA to punish them as well. Can you imagine that happening in Real Life, the courts would,t allow it.

I hope Bernie is happy? By changing the race time to later so his valuable Europen audiance gets to watch the race stopped at a decent time. Why don't you listen to the experts instead of counting your dollars Bernie!!

Well TheGhost, Lewis must of heard you and drove one of those great races to get himself in the points (and yes LUCK)before the rain put paid to the race.

I want to know in who's law (apart from the FIA's) are you allowed to punish anyone twice for the same incident?

It was alright for Schumacher at spa when he hit DC

FIA are on form Vettel so you should be disqualified from the results for something.... don't know what but the FIA will quote some regulation and ban you!!!

I just hope the FIA are taken to court and slammed hard. They are ruining a great sport. They are scum!!!

We have every confidence that you will get there Martin. And it good to see that you are giving credit to Brawn GP where credit is due unlike some of the other teams.

Well said FortyTwo but unfortunatly you can not take a drive through/stop go penalty under the safety car so a time penalty had to be imposed.

Thats right Trulli, if you passed him under the yellow then you could have let him retake you again. You blew it!!!

Well done to Brawn GP, Jenson and Rubens. You certainly set the bar high for the rest to follow.

Get used to it Ferrari.... it must be hard being an also ran!!!

It is amazing how some losers that have written adverse comments about Lewis' great drive and achivement in Melbourne just amaze me. The guy drove an excellent tactfull race and with a bit of luck on his side (which he admitted too). He is entitled to say is was his one of his best performances and it probably was. Get over it!!! At least he is not running around like a spoilt kid telling everyone that the Brawn cars are illegal and must be stopped otherwise they will win the championship by mid-season.

Sounds like sour grapes to me Massa. You were not talking like that when your cars were so much quicker than the rest......

What would Max and Bernie do if the teams decided to boycott Australia? Hopefully slash their worthless wrists.

In just over 15 days the pretenders and contenders will be sorted. Sorry Rubens but I think you will be watching others from the rear of the grid

I'm sure Lewis won't go like Johnny Wilkinson and just fade away when the team starts losing one or two

Maybe Vettle is going to be thorn in everyones side?

I,m with you brade87 and he wants a shot

Maybe the American's will surprise everyone that doubts them. Marco Andretti has been linked as a possible driver, lets not forget who his Grandfather is.... only one of the best drivers of his time. Added to that, Marco is getting valuable road circuit time in A1GP. The Yanks might be serious after all!!!

What ever Oceanlover!!!!

What a bitter twisted little man, I supose you said that when you folded Brabham as well. How a man like him become so powerful is beyond me. Someone needs to kick him and Max out of F1.

enzo_kemm, what a load of crap. There have been many talanted, clean, respected drivers win the crown and there will be many more. Young Vettle drove well this year and showed many older hands a clean set of heels in a car that is maybe not as competitive as the top teams. But as for Ferrari, we will see on that one. Would a prospective major sponsor or a twice world champ let this happen, I think not. Alonso will not drive for another team where his team mate is better than him and lets face it, Ferrari are not known to take on young talent.

Ferrari cosworth, Mclaren cosworth, Renault cosworth... naaa, it'll never never happen!!!! They will keep their frozen, reliable V8's and still finish ahead of the V10 Cozzie

The medal system in A1GP only replaces the trophies, they are still awarded points down to 10th with a bonus point for the fastest lap. The winner only recieves 15 points and it works. People have forgotten what a championship is..... Its the person/team with the most points at the end of a season wins their respective championship. In 1967 Denny Hulme won the championship with 2 wins and 51 points from the great Jim Clark, 4 wins and 41 points, in fact Jimmy only came 3rd in the championship with Sir Jack Brabham coming 2nd with 2 wins and 46 points. You didn't see people crying foul because the had more wins, in fact they were gentlemen and sportsmen where they congratulated the champion for being consistant through out the whole season. Thats where that famous saying comes from, "To finish first, first you have to finish".

Even when his fuel load burned down Heikki was not putting out the times he is capable of. Hopefully next year he will be more competitive in himself

How many Ex-World Champions are needed to convince people like robson that Lewis is an extra special talent. Even Shui reckons Lewis is capable of beating his records. As long as the grim reapers Max and Bernie do not shut down our beloved sport, Lewis is going to be around for a long time yet.

F1 is being killed by a bunch of hypocritical tossers. Max and Bernie have finally put the final nail in the coffin of a once brilliant spectacle. I wonder how many other teams will follow Honda? Max and Bernie won't give a toss cause they are still getting their millions!!!!

Get used to it people as this is going to be the norm next season!!!

Well done DC, I am looking forward to hearing your talented insight and well informed "Been there, Done that" comments

Well said EJ. Leave it alone Bernie!!! No one seems to remember that you were the Brabham team principle when it folded, now you are trying to have the whole of F1 go the same way.

Ferrari can have him... A spoilt brat for a spoilt team. Sorry Massa, you will have your stable mate as your worse worry out on track cause he will take you out if you get equal status or start beating him.

Seriously, imagine this.... A driver has won possibly enough GOLD MEDALS to win the championship and only one other has a chance of catching him. The tactics I see from then on are foul tactics. The possible champion or his stable mate could slow to be overtaken by the challanger and take him out in a racing incident???? What are Bernie, Max and their dogs going to do then? Fine him? Give him a drive through? Call him a poor sportsman? Oh, the rest of the drivers stayed home because they had no chance of winning anymore.

Maybe it could be run over 6 days with 2 lap heats with the quarters, semis and finals being a 10 lap sprint and the mechanics wearing leotards baecause we can get rid of fuel/tyre changes as well....... Cmon Bernie, this medal idea is just plain stupid, even for you!!!!

Ah, I understand your problem now robson. You said in a previous post that Lewis was like you, half black and English born..... so are you half Abbo? That would explain why you talk such dribble.... too much fire water and no eye for anything great. Webber should have stayed in sports cars, at least he got on the news there.... when he flipped them on a straight road.

He probably got paid the same as every other lap he completed this season. Sorry Timo, there are un-educated people on this sight that don't know what it is like to drive in the wet on dry tyres. Good luck for next season.

Well done Lewis!!! A day everyone who helped you win your 1st title will always remember. Well done McLaren!!!

I feel sorry for Glock and Toyota, they tried something different and it did not pay off. If he handed it over to Lewis then don't you think he would have finished closer than 6 1/2 seconds behind which is a huge gap after less than 1000 mtrs. To fall that far behind he had to be travelling at least 55 kph slower over the remaining distance. Cmon!!! Give it a rest.

I agree, it's a shame Rubens seat is in peril. He is still a clean quick driver and a good set of reliable wheels under him and he will deliver. Jensen is over rated and under performing so maybe his seat should be looked at.

My god Eddie!!! You should start a detective agency.

It will be good to see the No 1 on a McLaren again, and one that was earnt by the team and not bought in with the driver like Alonso's No 1.

robson...... who's the moron? You really should go to the toilet before posting comments on here.

No matter what anyone says, Ron has kept McLaren at the top of the sport even with all of the rubbish thrown at him and the team. Whitmarsh will be a worthy replacement and I am sure McLaren will continue to be a leader in F1 and hopefully win the elusive constructors championship. Before any doubters attack my comments, remember that McLaren is the second longest running team in F1 and up until a few years ago was more successful than Ferrari in victories and contructors championships. They have a long proud history and a very bright future ahead of them.

And how many out of those 8 out of 10 yrs did you REALLY deserve?

Thanks DC for a memorable 15 yrs and best of luck in your next venture.

Ron, Lets get both titles next year..... you deserve it too!!!

Hey pistonchick.... If you have been watching F1 for that long, how come you can not recognise pure talent when you see it? Or are you such a bitter and twisted person that you can not offer congratulations to a worthy champion that has been driven by his passion to be F1 champion from such an early age. The same passion has driven this years IRL/Indy 500 winner and he is the youngest driver to win a major single seater race when he won his first CART race as a 20 yr old. So if you have been watching F1 for 30 yrs (like I have also) you will know that it is the drivers pure talent, passion and unwaivering dedication to their chosen sport.

Toyota's gamble almost paid off and good on them for trying but thankful for Lewis the rain came down at the very last possible moment. A very exciting finish indeed and one that will be talked about for a longtime in the future. And I'm sure Ferrari/Massa fans will be claiming all sorts of rubbish about Timo pulling over. Well Done Lewis.... a worthy champion.

From the home of Bruce McLaren I have watched your every move, feeling your sorrow and bitterness as the rulers of the FIA try every under handed tactic to undermine your championship, and I have felt your joy as you and McLaren have moved ever closer to the championship. I have witnessed the strain from afar as Ron, the team and your family have watched you drive with such unwaivering passion and the elation as you produce outstanding victories. Early this morning I watched the most fantastic F1 race I can remember. Never before have I sat on the edge of my seat for so long with my gut twisting and turning with my heart ripped form my rib cage with 2 laps to go thinking not again!!!! Only for you to steal the championship back in the dying seconds to fill me with such elation that I can only imagine would be nothing like you are feeling now. Well done Lewis, you are a worthy champion and you always have my support from the otherside of the world. But next time..... wrap up the championship before the last corner!!!

Way to go Jodie!!!! Its people like you, Niki Lauda, Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill that might make the difference. How many more ex champions/drivers will speak out to join a common cause, to save our beloved F1. MAX....... You gotta go...... NOW!!!!

This kind of thing has been happening through out the years so it is not new At least last weekend it was done voluntarily and not at the demand of Ferrari. There has been more than a few champions decided at the last event this way.

No failures, no argy bargy, just a good clean race for the title. GO LEWIS, GO MCLAREN!!!!

When is Bernie and Max going to let F1 be F1 and stop screwing everyone. Those 2 and their army of bum bandits have no thought about the good of the sport only their own F@CKED UP EGO's. Time for the teams and promotors to say ENOUGH!!!

There was a difference robson, Lewis was a lot faster than Heikki not 2 secs a lap slower. I bet you complained when Gentleman Jim won Bathurst in Godzilla after the race was declared stopped when he crashed out.

Massa and Ferrari worthy champions.... Then why are all of the Tifosi going on about having Lewis taken out during the final race. True Champions win fair and square but I forgot, that is not in your vocabulary.

Why are all of the Ferrari lovers quoting last years race... in fact season. Lewis and McLaren are a better team compared to last year. The FIA have done their darndess to keep Lewis from winning the championship again but they have prevailed and will walk away with a World Champion and hopefully if Hieki can get his sh!t in 1 sock in Brazil McLaren will have a Contructors Trophy as well. Go McLaren, Go Lewis.

When is the FIA going to man up, can't they take any constructive critisisim. They hand out enough rubbish to everyone else and take people to court for derogatary remarks against them. They need to learn that their views are not the only views!!!

Mark.... Give up pal, you are not winning any friends by being a whinging dingo.

The only time you hear from people like Webber is crap like this. Give the game away Dingo, you only ever made a name for yourself driving that race in Oz to get points for Minardi when everyone else fell off driving AGGRESIVELY

Locking of brakes is driving to the absolute limit plus some, not dangerous driving. All of the drivers do it and that is a bi-product of removing driver aids from the cars. As for the dossier crap, we all know McLaren got done unfairly and Renault got away with it. Could it not be said then that Renault are using Ferrari information in their cars? Think about it!!!

Lewis... This is your year. You are a worthy champion and I'm sure you will be an excellent ambassador for the sport. Go LEWIS!!!!

"So I am expecting Felipe to be more - I don't think it's correct to say relaxed - but more tranquil in Brazil rather than in China. Are you feeding Massa something Illegal Stephano?

Maybe... just maybe they caught Lewis out and he really is part of the best package out there? Heaven forbid that he was the quickest and Massa wasn't. Kimi was only slightly slower than Lewis but that doesn't count as he had the Barricello discease towards the end!!!

If Max and Bernie did not want so much money from the teams then the costs would be down and for that matter, countries might make a profit from running an F1 GP weekend.

Hey thomas998, ever thought about being a judge in Italy? They have that one eyed can't see for the sh!t view on McLaren as well!!!

Max, his sheep and the FIA need to go. What idiot would watch F1 when the FIA dictates that the other teams must use the same engine and transmission. What manufacturer team would compete with someone elses mechanicals...... none. Ferrari has already been mentioned and we all know Max is a Ferrari lover from way back. As for your comment galengrassi, A1 GP is a different concept so a one make, one engine works as you are pitting good young drivers driving for their nation against each other. Obviously your country is not represented or has a crap driver. Its just a pity Ferrari have the contract for the series.

Kimi only came good at the end of last season if you remember, he was never great all the way through so really it is pretty much status quo from last year. How can you say Nigel Mansell Danball? He went on to be a champion in 2 series at the same time. Not even Senna or Schumacher could match that feat. Schumacher is the worst champion as he had to physically take another driver out in 2 seasons in a row to retain the championship. Even the tifosi hated him for a week until they settled down again.

Weel done Renault, right stratagy with a bit of luck. Ferrari..... Get a life and bin that light system before you kill someone

Only time will tell how fast Alonso really is, practise means nothing when you have no fuel in the car.

Just get out there and show them Lewis, show them all a clean set of heals.

Good on you Lewis and Good Luck

The Ex F1 drivers Buffy have seen more within the sport than you or I ever will and Sir Jackie will know more about the bullsh!t that is the FIA. Good over evil only works in the movies, the FIA is just pure evil, a corrupt un-trustworthy evil that needs to be changed so F1 can return to its former glory.

Think of the Team..... and now the rumours are that Alonso is still on to drive Ferrari next year. Wheres the Team in that?

You never driven there Massa... hmmmm, could be a problem for every driver you twat. And as for it not being easy to pass in F1 these days, its alright eh cause if any nasty driver passes you the FIA will penalise them for ya.

To all those who keep saying "Learn the Rules". I am sure McLaren know the rules a damn site better than you do. The FIA need to be consistant and penalise every team the same, not as they see fit. For years now we have watched the greatest cheating driver take out other drivers to win championships or dictate what happens on the track and ensures the conditions are best for him. Did you lot complain then? NO. We get a new wonderkid with a wealth of talent who is british racing for a british team and all hell breaks loose.

I agree with you gunnar that Kimi did what most racers would have done, run him wide and make him yeild or risk crashing. I believe Kimi would not have done it if there was a wall there and knew that Lewis would go through the chicane. But your crap about gaining the advantage due to the way Lewis gave back the position is rubbish. I have been racing for over 25 years and I have done exactly what Kimi had done and the person that passed me gave the place back as he should have. But what Kimi did at the end of the straight was to try and block Lewis by weaving in front of him and he also had to break early due to the poor handling in the wet compared to the McLaren and therefore all but gave the corner back to Lewis. He blew it!!!! The ruling that the driver at fault is not to attack until the second corner is idiotic to say the least, where has that come from as it has never been acted on before. To give a corner back the driver at fault has to travel slower than the car been given back the position.... So where is the advantage?

How about the FIA and all of their little puppy dog stewards be consistant to everyone. We don't need sensors on corners or cars to determine when a driver has cut the corner, the drivers need clear presice giudelines and a standard penalty that can be inforced no matter what lap it happens on. The FIA is making a mockery of a once elite championship. Its time for Max and his dogs to go!!!

You are right deepwater330, McLaren is always in the middle of the controversy... and guess what, so is your beloved Ferrari and they are the ones that always gain from the controversy. Get a grip and take note of the bias towards Ferrari and move the grip from inside your shorts pal.

This is blatant McLaren/Lewis bashing in regards to the penalty. Never before has a driver had to wait until after the next corner to attack and repass the person he gave the position back to. I wonder what would have been the decision if it had been Kimi or Massa overtaking Hamilton?

Some of the best champions have won the title by finishing consistantly in the points whilyn. It does not make them a lesser driver, sometimes it makes them the better driver and ultimatly champion.

Is Charlie Whitings job on the line..... why has he changed his mind and now says the advantage had mot been given back sufficently. There need to be a sweeping change in the FIA and track official personnel. There is no trust or faith left in that lot cause whatever Max says goes no matter how wrong it is and no one has the balls to him and tell the truth.

Keep it cool Lewis and bring it home

Hmmmm You said exactly the opposite about Lewis last year Max. So which is it?

If there is any justice in F1 then Lewis will be given back his brilliant victory but if Max the Hunn has his way Lewis and McLaren will be stripped of more points.

Ahhhh Kimi, speaking the Ferrari "WTF" line

Give the sport a break (a chance) and sod off Max

From Charlie Whiting's comments, he thought as did the drivers, that if you let the car back past you gained an advantage over then you were fine

Will Alonso go to BMW if he is not the No1 driver? If Kubica and Alonso are friends now they won't be if they both pilot Bemmers

How can any team sign up a so called top driver who demands top dollar but is always looking for a better deal from another team.... Where is the commitment?

Its amazing that since Shumi has gone and a British driver of imense talent turns up you lot forget how dirty a driver Shumi really was and how the press and commentators thought he was a god. Get over it and get used to it, Lewis will be around for years yet.

All everyone wants (except Ferrari fans) is consistency in the decisions that the FIA and stewards make. The penalty imposed on Lewis was for driving off the circuit, not for gaining an advantage by cutting the corner. There wouldn't be one current driver that has NOT driven off of the circuit a few times this season and been penalised for doing it. Why after a podium celebration have the stewards used this particular rule for the first time and penalised Lewis when race control stated twice that the maneouver was satifactorily dealt with on the track at the time. Maybe Max and the stewards frequent the same clubs?

Hey Jarno, all the seats are taken at Ferrari but I hear there is an opening driving the Ferrari transporters

I agree with what Sir Jackie has said, there needs to be full-time stewards. Ex F1 drivers would be a good choice as long as they hail from the earlier years around the 60's and 70's when they were true sportsmen and gentlemen.