He was certainly impressive and Button is a whiner. I didn't detect anything at all wrong with Kobayashi in his battle with Button. His move on Nakajima was very sketchy to say the least though; technically it was legal since it was just one move, but it was definitely a chop as Nakajima was going at a MUCH faster speed. He should've yielded. I think it destroyed both their races as Kobayashi simply wasn't as fast after that incident.
Nonetheless, Kobayashi's performances this year have been impressive, especially impressive when you contrast it with all the other mid-year replacements who can't seem to get their cars off the back row. Were it not for a mistake at the end of Q2, he'd probably have been into Q3, which is incredible for a rookie. Nonetheless, qualifying 11th on your first race is commendable, as is running in the podium places at the beginning. It's very interesting that Kobayashi has been so impressive in F1 in his brief glimpses because he's been absolutely nowhere in GP2.
Kobayashi could well turn out to be what Takuma Sato would've been if Sato had started karting at an age earlier than 19 (which is the F1 debut age for some people on the grid). #kamuikobayashi
He did an impressive job...part of me was thinking "He doesn't know he's not supposed to drive like that in his first race out" and that's why he was dicing with Button. Compare Kobayashi with Badoer for an even bigger wow factor. #kamuikobayashi
@Maxichamp: I thought that too in the beginning, but Nakajima could have always taken the outside line for an over under move.
Anyway ramming into the rear of a car is no means to over take it. #kamuikobayashi
I hope 2009 is the last year for Jensen to race anything at all. He is so uninspired or just blatantly trying to fall back to keep the championship alive. Whatever he's just become a lazy ass douche and I hope Rubens smotes him.
@Maxichamp: well I seen the Motegi crash ambulance which is the JPN AWD version of the Honda Odyssey. Even for a regular car let alone a van its a looker.
@IronicalBalls: Yeah, there was a Honda minivan next to the Accord wagon. But I really want a pic of the wagon. Don't get me wrong, the van is cool too. Thanks.
I'll admit right now, I've been following the wins and stats for the season but I've only actually watched Australia. Now that that is said, I'm not sure who I'm pulling for for the championship, Button or Vettel. Barrichello isn't on my radar.
@PowerTryp forever Minardi: All three guys would make interesting champs. I'd kind of like to see Rubens win just because no one would have ever thought it was possible. Vettel will win championships in the future. He's too good not to.
Alguersuari's slide through the ING sign was worthy of slo-mo replay. And as far as Vettel is concerned, I was nearly certain his engine was going to let go; things were just going too well for him. Great course, although qualifying was definitely the more exciting event.
Qualifying is the best part of F1, and Suzuka's was crazy. The raced lacked drama, but that is the way it goes in F1. It is funny that Rosberg got away with speeding during the safety car period because his low fuel warning came on and occupied the screen which would give the SC status.
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You know that same rule that applies to the Chicago Cubs (Cronulla Sharks too if you're from Sydney) #kamuikobayashi
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But it should be a rule for Japanese drivers to be run over by an ambulance after crashing. #kamuikobayashi
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well if the name is anything to go by one shold really watch out for him. last kobayashi I knew was kinda dangerous #kamuikobayashi
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Nonetheless, Kobayashi's performances this year have been impressive, especially impressive when you contrast it with all the other mid-year replacements who can't seem to get their cars off the back row. Were it not for a mistake at the end of Q2, he'd probably have been into Q3, which is incredible for a rookie. Nonetheless, qualifying 11th on your first race is commendable, as is running in the podium places at the beginning. It's very interesting that Kobayashi has been so impressive in F1 in his brief glimpses because he's been absolutely nowhere in GP2.
Kobayashi could well turn out to be what Takuma Sato would've been if Sato had started karting at an age earlier than 19 (which is the F1 debut age for some people on the grid). #kamuikobayashi
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Anyway ramming into the rear of a car is no means to over take it. #kamuikobayashi
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@Maxichamp: well I seen the Motegi crash ambulance which is the JPN AWD version of the Honda Odyssey. Even for a regular car let alone a van its a looker.
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@Maxichamp: screenshot from the coverage, this is all I could get, sorry!
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