2007 Formula One Season

[James Johnson]

hamilton was flying in sector 1 then i look at comp then look back and i see a mclaren in the wall and it was Hamilton :frown::faint2:

 

[FOG-Racecarmike]

More news:

The British driver's world championship leader lost control and hurtled into a tyre wall after the front right tyre of his McLaren-Mercedes exploded.

Hamilton was not seriously injured though and as he was carried from the wreck on a stretcher he waved and gave the thumbs up.
"I'm absolutely fine and we will see later if I am able to race tomorrow," the McLaren driver said in a team statement after being taken to German military hospital for a precautionary CT scan.

"I really hope I can race," added the 22-year-old rookie.

Team boss Ron Dennis said he would be surprised if the Briton was not able to start but Hamilton would have to remain under observation for a few hours and be passed fit by the team's specialist.

"I'm pretty optimistic but I don't want to make any predictions," he said.

Dennis added that the terrifying 240kph shunt was caused by a wheel gun failure.

The wheel gun is used to attach the wheel to the chassis of the car and in this instance the wheel was not properly secured, causing it to blow under the pressure of a high-speed corner.

"At least it was not a car failure," Dennis continued.

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Bolded some important bits.

 

[James Johnson]

Hamilton Is Provisionally Cleared to Race unless he doesnt pass the Final Medical Test

 

[Jacco Cornelissen]

I hope will drive today. That's better for F1.

 

[David Garcia]

Yes, F1 needs drivers as Hamilton.

 

[Peter Meijer]

Here is a better movie. I hope he can race today :ohwell:

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[MrMystic]

He was clearly impressed by the crash. Looks like he was a bit in "shock" after the accident.
And look at his legs after the impact Looks like he had fun there LOL

 

[Peter Meijer]

No i think that he was checking if he could still move his legs after the big impact.

 

[James Johnson]

Hamilton Is Officaly Cleared to Race:happy:

 

[Attila Domján]

Ah, finally a decision not based on business and money... Great news, however i am a Raikkonen fan, but i love competition clean!

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

I am a fan of Evgeny Zelenov but ill doubt if he ever reach formula one

 

[MrMystic]

I am a fan of Evgeny Zelenov but ill doubt if he ever reach formula one

Why not? maybe at Spyker ? :happy:

 

[James Johnson]

lol :happy:

 

[FOG-Racecarmike]

WOOOT HE CAN RACE!

 

[Peter Meijer]

Great news!!

 

[MrMystic]

Yep,

Funny thing, the turn where Hamilton has crashed is called the "Michelin Corner". Not really a turn to take with Bridgestones

Latest news from the Nurburgring: there will be rain in 30 minutes

 

[James Johnson]

i thought it was ment to be call Shumacher S?

 

[James Johnson]

Rain in 3 mins :S

 

[James Johnson]

a SPYKER LEADS!

 

[Neil Tennant]

red flag woooteh