[Talasas]

What a start, Hamilton showing signs of "Schumacher-esque line protecting" according to the ITV crew. I was suprised Massa jumped in front but then he took the bait Hamilton laid out. Pity later on that Massa had to retire, it just seems to get frustrating for poor Ferrari when they really need some luck something always happens.

At least Raikkonen's one stop strategy paid off, not super well but it paid off - until Hamilton pulled off an amazing pass down the Monza straight.

Congrats to Alonso for the win. Credit to BMW for another consistent finish and credit to Nico Rosberg for bringing Toyota a 6th.

[Beams]

Interesting round.

Massa's early retirement is shady. Conspiracy Theory! I reckon they pulled him out early... on purpose to keep the engine fresh for the next round seeing as they have to use the same motor. Ferrari knew they couldnt catch either Alonso or Hamilton, pull Massa out so they can belt it next round and really contest the next race, rather than taking a measly third.

Alonso really handing it to Hamilton, qualifying faster than him... in a heavier car.

Looking forward to next round.

[GIVE WAY]

Not a bad race, the title fight looks like it will go right to the wire.

I'm looking forward to next year though. Bourdais finally has an F1 seat, and hopefully Ralph will have been booted out of Toyota.

[GTI-TRD]

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Massa's early retirement is shady. Conspiracy Theory! I reckon they pulled him out early...

You gotta be kidding me???? he is already 17 odd points down (now 20 something) with 5 or 6 races to go and you reckon they'd turn down 6 points and minimise the damage???? sorry but I really doubt that would be the case. Ferrari are already going to be pushing shite uphill to win any championship this year without throwing away 6 points.

What is shady; is Raikkonens 'accident' in practice. I reckon for all money something broke (ie: his rear suspension - just as massa's was about to do) the way that car snapped right on braking was not from the bump in the road that nobody in 20yrs has ever 'lost it' on.

Another good drive from Nico which is great; big future I reckon!

next yr will be great; especially without any traction control.

[Talasas]

Yep, no TC is gonna bring on some definite battles keeping the rears holding the road. At this stage it could swing either way, either Bridgestone can't come up with something that will perform well enough and everyone will have a tough time, or it will bring the pack closer together and make for some really good watching. How I yearn for another event like Damon Hill in the Arrows at the Hungaroring in 1997, it made good watching.

[GTI-TRD]

it'll certainly seperate the drivers from the pretenders with lots of money...
I think it could just as easily spread the pack further, some cars will not drift as well as others, coz there aero package is shite haha