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Flyjet601 · 11 June 2007, 11:17 AM

A huge crash at the Canadian F1 race today in Montreal(my hometown BTW).
Robert Kubica crashes in the back of another car at 300 km/h. I had attended that race for over 20 years and that straightaway and hairpin has resulted in many very spectacular crashes over the years.

These cars are the most amazing pieces of engineering. He was basically unijured....might have a headache though

The video is in German...and I find it interesting that there is no German word for safety car......

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e64_1181508083

Launch Mini · 11 June 2007, 11:37 AM

I watched most of the race today. It was quite "eventful".
I hear this fellow only broke a leg. The first part of the crash , where he tags the first wall at 300+kph is missing from this video.
Hats off to Mr Lewis Hamilton for a fine drive today.

Flyjet601 · 11 June 2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I watched most of the race today. It was quite "eventful".
I hear this fellow only broke a leg. The first part of the crash , where he tags the first wall at 300+kph is missing from this video.
Hats off to Mr Lewis Hamilton for a fine drive today.

Apparently no broken leg according to the F1 website. No injuries at all...except bruising. Wow.

Lewis Hamilton has a bright future

montecristo · 11 June 2007, 11:53 AM

Scheisse... that was a nasty crash.
Glad that the driver is doing alright.

walds11 · 11 June 2007, 04:24 PM

Great win Hamilton.

Kubica suffered a sprained ankleand a concussion.

Gedanken · 11 June 2007, 08:18 PM

I recorded the race and I'll get round to watching it later. By all the accounts the race was a dog's breakfast from go to whoa, and the real beneficiary of the mess was Alex Wurz, who really had Buckley's chance of making it to the podium otherwise.

I did see the first lap, though - Gad only knows what Alonso was thinging with that Turn One stunt - there was never any way he could have made the corner. I've been a fan of the guy since 2004, but it looks like young Lewis has rattled his cage some.

Flyjet601 · 11 June 2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

I recorded the race and I'll get round to watching it later. By all the accounts the race was a dog's breakfast from go to whoa, and the real beneficiary of the mess was Alex Wurz, who really had Buckley's chance of making it to the podium otherwise.

I did see the first lap, though - Gad only knows what Alonso was thinging with that Turn One stunt - there was never any way he could have made the corner. I've been a fan of the guy since 2004, but it looks like young Lewis has rattled his cage some.

I have been going to that race since 1987-2004. That first corner is always exciting on the start.....Alonso proved it again.
Hamilton has made F1 interesting again

and he has certainly shown the veterans that a rookie can be fast.....and it ain't just the car.

11 June 2007, 11:17 AM	#1
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Canadian F1 GP....Huge Crash A huge crash at the Canadian F1 race today in Montreal(my hometown BTW). Robert Kubica crashes in the back of another car at 300 km/h. I had attended that race for over 20 years and that straightaway and hairpin has resulted in many very spectacular crashes over the years. These cars are the most amazing pieces of engineering. He was basically unijured....might have a headache though The video is in German...and I find it interesting that there is no German word for safety car...... http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e64_1181508083 __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

11 June 2007, 11:37 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I watched most of the race today. It was quite "eventful". I hear this fellow only broke a leg. The first part of the crash , where he tags the first wall at 300+kph is missing from this video. Hats off to Mr Lewis Hamilton for a fine drive today. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

11 June 2007, 11:53 AM	#4
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Scheisse... that was a nasty crash. Glad that the driver is doing alright. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

11 June 2007, 04:24 PM	#5
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,674	Great win Hamilton. Kubica suffered a sprained ankleand a concussion. Last edited by walds11; 11 June 2007 at 08:29 PM..

11 June 2007, 08:18 PM	#6
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I recorded the race and I'll get round to watching it later. By all the accounts the race was a dog's breakfast from go to whoa, and the real beneficiary of the mess was Alex Wurz, who really had Buckley's chance of making it to the podium otherwise. I did see the first lap, though - Gad only knows what Alonso was thinging with that Turn One stunt - there was never any way he could have made the corner. I've been a fan of the guy since 2004, but it looks like young Lewis has rattled his cage some. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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