Comments on: Massa takes victory in Brazil, as Hamilton wins the title in dramatic finale

By: snige

snige — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:14:00 +0000

Ha well said Wai. So Japan really was THAT important then!

I think this report sums up that day very nicely, with some touching moments reported of Massa and his wife.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72001

By: Wai

Wai — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:45:12 +0000

Those final laps will live long in the memory ………. . I haven’t witnessed a championship decider with so many surprising twists since Australia ’86!

Hats off to Massa for not only his performance for the weekend (clean sweep of pole/fastest lap/race win) under pressure but even more so for the dignity in the aftermath . From ecstasy to despair in 40 seconds must hit you worse than the despair alone……..

The FIA must feel very smug now . That extra point they conjured up for Massa in Japan must now proved to be worth all the (deserved) flak they received from everyone!

By: Yas V

Yas V — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:38:15 +0000

What a race, I hate to admit but when Vettel over took Hamilton, I was like yes! lol then watching as he struggled to catch up, was a crazy finish in the end.

Hamiltion should have sewn the championship up a long time ago, he was lucky to have won it. I’m really looking forward to next season there seems to be more promise. And lots of drivers have questions to answer.

I did feel for Massa though he has done very well and produced at the end, it was just one point shy of the world title.

By: walking_leaf

walking_leaf — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:56:47 +0000

Thanks for the comments guys. I must admit those final laps was so nerve-wracking that I had to walk away from the room! I couldn’t cope with the high tension and neither did Lewis Hamilton, who said he was about to explode!!! To say that Timo Glock ‘gifted’ the position to Lewis on the last lap at the final corner, should discount all the conspiracy theories as the Toyota driver was simply struggling for grip on a slippery wet surface. The German even admitted he was unaware of the championship situation and was just racing for a top four finish.

Read this article for more details: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/71968

For Hamilton, that maiden title was a dream come true and in this interview with Autosport.com, the newly crowned British champion admits that becoming number one is the “coolest thing ever”.

See the link here: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/71988

I do feel really sorry for Felipe Massa. He drove the perfect race. Didn’t put a wheel wrong and coped with the enormous pressure from his home fans. To lose the title by a single point is heartbreaking. Though it was a nice gesture (and sporting) from the Brazilian to say he was proud of his achievements and his battle with Lewis.

Already looking forward to next year, with a return to slick tyres, reduced downforce (meaning cars will be able to overtake) and a new BBC coverage that will promote the sport with the use of digital TV.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:11:36 +0000

Just Wow! What an amazing finish and a deserving champion. (Even though both deserved it) You have to feel for Massa though as he thought he had it! Glock was on slicks and I’m already tired of this “he let him past” speak. Lewis is a worthy champion end of.