Ferrari: I'm sure this will make everything all better (from Formula 1 website)

These idiots have no concept of what the American fan is all about.
They don't have the patience of European fans, that's for sure. I think
F1 is finished in the US for at least next year.

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Joint statement from the Michelin teams

The seven Michelin teams (Williams, Renault, McLaren, Sauber, BAR,
Toyota and Sauber) have issued the following press release explaining
their decision to pull out of Sunday’s US Grand Prix:

“The Michelin teams deeply regret the position that they have been put
in today and would like to apologise to all the spectators, TV viewers,
Formula One fans and sponsors for not being able to take part in today’s
USA Grand Prix.

“Following Ralf Schumacher’s accident on Friday morning, we were advised
by Michelin that none of the tyres that were available to the teams
could be used unless the vehicle speed in turn 13 was reduced. Without
this Michelin did not consider the tyre to be safe to be used for the race.

“All the teams are confident in Michelin and trust their advice as we
know they are competent and responsible and their written instruction to
us not to race unless changes to the circuit were made was accepted.

“After final data from Michelin became available at 06.30 on Sunday
morning it became clear that Michelin were not able to guarantee the
safety of the drivers. Numerous discussions and meetings took place to
find a safe solution to the problem. Every possibility for the race to
go ahead in a safe manner was explored. The only practical solution was
for a chicane to be installed prior to Turn 13 and nine of the teams
were prepared to run under these conditions even forgoing championship
points or by allowing non-Michelin teams to take top positions on the grid.

“Unfortunately all proposals were rejected by the FIA.

“Safety is always the first concern of any team and the FIA. Regrettably
the teams were obliged to follow Michelin’s requirements not to race.

“We are totally aware that the USA is an important market for Formula
One and there is an obligation for Formula One to promote itself in a
positive and professional manner. It is sad that we couldn’t showcase
Formula One in the manner we would have liked today.”


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It's a place where you will learn
To face your fears, retrace the years
And ride the whims of your mind
Commanding in another world
Suddenly, you hear and see
This magic new dimension

....A bungled coup attempt, desperately contrived in face of certain
humiliation.