Monza

F-1 deserves its own post. I have to confess, I was happy Hamilton crashed on LAST LAP. I just am not buying his act. I don't know why but there's just something sneaky about him that I don't trust and don't like. It started with "attitude" his first season when I thought McMer treated Fernando very shabbily and Lewis acted like a brat. And what's up with Dad always hovering and glowering at the camera when precious boy fouls up? Well, now that Ron Denis is gone we'll see how that relationship plays out.

Ok, my anti-Hamilton rant aside, great drive by Barrichello and nice 2nd by Brawn teammate JB. Poor Jenson, I think he has TMJ from clenching his jaw at having to be polite and pc as Reubens creeps up on the points. But, he does it! And appears sincere (take a note, team Lewis).

Now, about Kimi-- I am so over the iceman. Ferrari, get rid of him. Name Alonso as driver and let's get on with it. Speaking of Ferrari lineup, does anyone else think it would be too, too weird if Massa didn't make it back and Alonso and Fisi were teammates again? Talk about deja vu. But without Flavio.... that's the best news.

Guess we have to comment about "Crashgate" or the alleged order to Picoult to crash in Singapore last year opening way for Fernando to win. Do I believe Briatori would cheat? Absolutely. I mean, come on, he cheated on Heidi Klum, for gosh sakes. Then dumped her! But look how well she bounced back. Would that all who cross Flavio would land so well. Would it be a VERY STUPID move to have made such an order. Absolutely. But even stupider for Nelson P Jr. to have followed order, which, he claims he did to retain his ride. For me, that puts him equally to blame. Especially since he kept his trap shut until Renault dumped him this summer. If he was going to squeal, the time to do so would have been long before it looks like just "sour grapes". There is no good outcome here. Everyone looks tainted. Picoult should not have received immunity. I don't care if Hamilton and Alonso did in the McMer Ferrari-gate investigation. It's not the same. They were witnesses, not active participants whose very personal action is at the core of the matter. Plus, even if Picoult has no concern for his own safety, he put all of teams at risk by intentionally crashing. And please, don't tell me it's like Shummi hitting the wall a few seasons back. That was a slowwww turn and bump not a major crash during a race.

Now, what was advantage of doing this on lap 14? yes, Alonso slipped into pits just before safety car then gained maximum advantage as cars held places (with no pitting allowed) during safety car laps. But others were still ahead of Alonso. I mean, he came from something like 13th on grid! Could even the evil Flavio have foreseen all the twist and turns and other driver missteps that would bring Alonso the win? I mean he's machiavellian enough but I'm not sure even the Great FB is that prescient. Further, I refuse to believe Alonso was in on this, and the evidence seems to point that way as well. What driver in his right mind (besides MS) would want to win by pure manipulation, not talent? It just doesn't make sense.

In any event, if Renault is punished, so should Picoult be sanctioned. Even though he will not be, officially, I can't imagine any team wanting to hire him after that stunt. I mean, it's not like he went to jail for his behavior and $25M in debt (yes, dear friends, that was a Mike Vick reference).

Speaking of Vick, I'm not thrilled with him, but time will tell if he truly changed.