Pick your classic Brazilian Grand Prix
The Formula 1 world championship could hardly be going to a better place than Sao Paulo's for the penultimate race of one of the greatest title battles the sport has ever seen.
As if this season had not already generated enough thrills and spills, they are practically guaranteed at this autodrome built on a former swamp in a natural amphitheatre in one of the world's biggest metropolises.
Over the years, Interlagos's layout - of curling bends and long straights swooping up and down the gradients in this - has consistently produced races of the highest quality. And they stick in the memory all the more because of the electric atmosphere created by Brazil's enthusiastic fans.
There could hardly be a more fitting place for , , , and to resume their thrilling battle - as can be seen from our latest selection of classic races.
As ever, we will give you four choices of races from this track in the past and we're asking you to tell us by way of responses on this blog which is your favourite.
Informed by those responses, we will then pick one from which to show you in the run-up to the 2010 race next week the full 'Grand Prix' highlights programme broadcast on the Ö÷²¥´óÐã at the time - although this obviously will not be possible for races that fell when ITV held the rights, from 1997-2008.
All the races will get shorter, 10-minute highlights films, and we will also show the full hour-long highlights of the 2009 Brazilian GP, when Button clinched his crown.
So, to the races we have chosen.
The first is the 1980 Brazilian Grand Prix - at Interlagos, but with a difference. This was the last race at the before Sao Paulo lost the race to Rio de Janeiro's . It returned to Interlagos, on the current 2.7-mile version of the track, in 1990.
The 1980 event was interesting on a number of levels, but it would worth watching even if it was boring, just to see the full greatness of the original Interlagos - particularly the long, banked, 180-degree first corner, more reminiscent of an American oval than an F1 track, and which only the very best and bravest could take flat out. You can still see this part of the old track if you go to Interlagos to this day.
The race marked the first career F1 victory for 's . But before the Frenchman moved into the lead it was full of drama.
, who had somehow qualified the unloved third, burst into the lead with one of his trademark lightning starts. Already in a place the car was unable to sustain, he was also soon in tyre trouble, and was passed by Renault's and the of and on the second lap.
A problem for Pironi left Jabouille in the lead chased by Laffite and Arnoux, but Laffite had an electrical problem after 14 laps and then Jabouille suffered a turbo failure at about half-distance and the race was Arnoux's.
Winning in Brazil at last meant an enormous amount to Senna. Photo: Getty
Our next choice is the 1991 race, at the new Interlagos, and one of the late 's greatest wins, and his first at his home race.
The Brazilian qualified his McLaren on pole, and spent the race holding off the faster cars of and . Mansell's challenge was ended by a broken gearbox with 10 laps to go.
Unknown to anyone outside McLaren, Senna had been in gearbox trouble for some time, having lost fourth gear. Mansell's retirement left Patrese in second place, and catching Senna rapidly.
With two laps to go, Senna also lost fifth and third gears, meaning he had to take most of the corners in sixth, nearly stalling several times. Complicating his task further, it was starting to rain, and Senna started gesticulating for officials to stop the race.
It ran full distance, though, and, utterly exhausted and in extreme pain, Senna had to be lifted out of his car
This victory is covered in depth in the , which will be released next year in the UK and which I am sure many of you have begun to hear about.
Ö÷²¥´óÐã F1 editor Mark Wilkin, pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz and I were lucky enough to be invited to see it in the summer. I've been asked not to review it, but I can tell you that it is superb, and adds a revealing new dimension to this and many other aspects of the Senna story.
Our next choice is the 2003 race, one of the most remarkable grands prix in recent history.
It was held in the rain, with several storm fronts passing over the circuit in the course of the race.
A number of drivers were caught out, including Ferrari's , who was one of several - including Williams's - who spun out at Turn Three, where a river running across the track turned a corner that is normally taken easily flat out into an ice rink.
Among the crashes was a huge one on the pit straight for , then driving for Jaguar, that also involved Renault's , who was lucky to survive after hitting the debris flat out at 180mph.
Fisichella follows the safety car through the crash debris at Interlagos in 2003. Photo: Getty
With debris strewn across the pit straight, officials waved the red flag, and the race was declared over, amid intense confusion about who had won, arising from a rule that dictated that a result was declared from two laps prior to when the signal to stop the race was given.
Race officials initially gave the win to McLaren's , with Jordan's second from Alonso, even though Jordan were convinced their driver had won - on the basis that he took the lead on lap 54, and had just started his 56th lap when the red flag was shown.
Raikkonen took the trophy and it took a protest from Jordan, heard before the next race, the San Marino Grand Prix, to establish they were correct, and Raikkonen handed the trophy to Fisichella at an unofficial ceremony prior to that race at Imola.
Our final choice is the 2007 event, the final and deciding race of that year's title battle, which I would imagine needs no introduction to many of you.
Three drivers - McLaren's and Alonso and Ferrari's Raikkonen - went into the race with a chance of the championship.
Raikkonen needed to win to have any chance of becoming champion, but even in that situation Hamilton had only to finish fifth to become not only the youngest champion in history but the only man ever to win the title in his first year in F1.
But the day started to go wrong for the Englishman from the very beginning. After qualifying second, he lost a place to Raikkonen at the start, and then another to Alonso at the third corner.
Determined to make amends, he tried to overtake Alonso around the outside of the fourth corner, Descida do Lago, and the inevitable happened - he slid off the track and rejoined in eighth place.
But that was not the end of it. A few laps later, the car stuttered with no drive coming out of that same corner, and it looked as if Hamilton was out of the race. After a frantic radio communication with his team, though, he managed to reset the computer on his car and get going, by which time he had lost 30 seconds and was down in 18th place.
Hamilton recovered to seventh place by the end, but matters were now out of his hands.
At the front, Ferrari's led, from Raikkonen and Alonso - a state of affairs that would have made a McLaren driver champion, something that obviously Ferrari did not want.
Ferrari, therefore, engineered a change of positions at the final pit stops and Raikkonen went on to win the race - and the title by a single point from both Hamilton and Alonso, with the Englishman classified ahead of the Spaniard on results count-back.
Quite a selection, I hope you'll agree. I look forward to reading your views.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Ben Jones wrote:2007 or 2003 please :)
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At 28th Oct 2010, Jimbleod wrote:'80 or '91 please
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At 28th Oct 2010, Scott Thomson wrote:Tough choice, but I'll choose both 1980 and 1991, just to see the difference between the old Interlagos (1980) and the current configuration (1991) and also to see one of Senna's greatest victories.
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At 28th Oct 2010, sawb wrote:91 or 03 please.
Andrew, just a question. I knwo that you have said on several occasions that there are next to no highlights shows from the ITV era, so how have you compiled highlights for 2003 and 2007? Or am I being completely thick and these are from when 5 live was streaming F1 as well?
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At 28th Oct 2010, blanchimont85 wrote:1991.
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At 28th Oct 2010, SennaSchuHamilton wrote:Wow! You've really got me stumped this time Andrew! I think I'd like to see '80 (because of the old track, I haven't seen much of it) but at the same time I think the best one is '91 - a great drive from Ayrton Senna, so, taking all things into account, I think 1991 please Andrew.
Excellent service once again
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At 28th Oct 2010, Laszlo Panaflex - Save 606 wrote:Why isn't 2008 on here! Thee most thrilling end to a race/season I have seen.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Spinninggenius wrote:I think 2008 was covered last year. Since 03 and 07 aren't possible, I shall vote for 1991.
One slight problem of the current classic GP's format is that last year, you picked all of the best races for each given circuit, which presumably means that this year you picked the 6th-10th best races. In terms of picking one race to show extended highlights of, could you offer the races from last year that were not selected, and allow us to pick one of them. We get to see the best, and the 6th best races, when surely ideally we'd see the 1st and 2nd ones.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Kathi lora wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Lloyd wrote:1991 for me please.
I think there's a fair chance that this year's race will go down as an all time classic. A Red Bull 1-2 is a certainlty, so long as they get to the finish.
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At 28th Oct 2010, simonellishalifax wrote:1980 would be interesting for the old circuit, but 2003 please. Nice to see Schumacker looking human.
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At 28th Oct 2010, wrexhamunited1983 wrote:1980 please.
for all the previous classic races chosen.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Mike Connon wrote:1991 or 2003 for the fun.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Fragzie wrote:1991 Would be nice to see, thanks.
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At 28th Oct 2010, George ODonnell wrote:1980 please. It would be great to see something a race which is 30 years old, as people are familiar with 1991 and beyond!
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At 28th Oct 2010, steamteam wrote:Great choice, Andrew. As dramatic as 2008 was, 1991 would be fantastic to see in full. Senna used the full extent of his physical ability and metaphysical intuition in that race. His race engineer James Robinson said this in the book 'Overdrive' about those last few laps as his gears disappeared: 'Over the radio I heard a couple of comments in Portuguese and Ayrton was sitting in the car praying. That was a new experience for me but you soon understand that's him. His thought process led him to conclude someone could help him through this. That's what set him apart.'
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At 28th Oct 2010, HarryLock18 wrote:so disapointed that hamilton's last corner championship win isnt on there...but anything with ayrton for me please...18 year old brought up with the dad telling me about the greats, so any chance i get to watch them
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At 28th Oct 2010, Pete C wrote:I don't want to see 2007 again - I was upset enough at the time!
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At 28th Oct 2010, tj wrote:1991 and 2007 please. And on freeview at a normal time aswell! :)
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At 28th Oct 2010, DHJBfan9609 wrote:I'd vote for 1991 and 2003 (I really enjoyed the 2003 race), but would be interesting to see 1991 in full with commentary from good ole Murray Walker.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Julius Nepos wrote:I can't choose between '91 and '07 :(.
2003 was more of a farce than anything else, I'm afraid to say. =]
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At 28th Oct 2010, sadisticend wrote:Awesome selection choices Andrew, Interlagos has to be one of the most entertaining races on the calendar.
I'm going to vote for 1980 for a good reason.
1. I will definately be buying the Ayrton Senna Doc when it comes out, so I'll be able to see the 91 race in-depth.
2. The other races great they may be would only offer short highlights.
I loved both 03 and 07 but in my opinion one of the greatest races of all time has to be the 2008 GP!
I look forward to seeing the original Interlagos and the 2009 highlights :)
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At 28th Oct 2010, F1-2-1-2-1 wrote:Has to be 1994
1994
Has there ever been a more expectant home crowd...Senna, in a Williams, the fastest car on the grid by a mile...surely he would win the race.....
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At 28th Oct 2010, regina wrote:2003 please!
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At 28th Oct 2010, Simon Puiy wrote:Too many classics to choose from this week. It's a tough choice but I will pick 1991, as I am a huge fan of the Senna, Prost, Mansell era. Great race, I can remember Mansell spinning a turn 1 will gearbox failure in a cloud of tyre smoke. 2003 is my next choice, drama from start to finish. To see Michael Schumacher retiring from a race back then was highly unusual. It was also Alonso's first big shunt of his f1 campain. Great choices. Will the next grand prix be shown on the Ö÷²¥´óÐã1 HD channel that starts broadcasting next Wednesday? I hope so, even though it wont be native HD, upscaled will still be a huge improvement over the current SD feed.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Big_Moose wrote:91' please
It really would be great to see long highlights 0f 2007, but i think 91' will suffice
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At 28th Oct 2010, Dave wrote:1980, my archives don't quite go back this far!
History could repeat itself for two reasons at this grand prix, obviously first one is the championship being decided at Brazil (05,06,07,08 & 09), second is, and as a Ferrari fan I love this one .... Alonso could win it with a margin 'gifted' by his team mate, after Hamilton in 2008 (Kovalainen let him through for an extra 2 pts at Hockenheim).
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At 28th Oct 2010, Incast wrote:2003 merits the full race - I'm sure you'll oblige ;)
More sensibly 1991 for extended highlights please. Surprised 1990 didn't make the shortlist, for me this was the better race out of the two.
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At 28th Oct 2010, cooper67 wrote:Complain about this comment (Comment number 29)
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At 28th Oct 2010, Dr Kiff wrote:I think the 1980 or 1991...
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At 28th Oct 2010, Senna-fan wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 28th Oct 2010, cunningplan57 wrote:Has to be 1991, the man was quite simply a genius, which we'll never see the likes of again.
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At 28th Oct 2010, cooper67 wrote:For me its got 2 b 2003, as an Iceman fan and Jordan fan, the race cud not have been better. From one of the top 5 tracks in world, we the fan/viewer had it all that F1 gives. Racing. Weather conditions, the crash that changes history. So well dun "Kimi"an Fisis an Jordan
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At 28th Oct 2010, canary-neil wrote:Easy choice this time. 1991 - no contest.
Failing that, it would be nice to see the old Interlagos in 1980.
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At 28th Oct 2010, ace9988 wrote:2006 the race that showed us why michael schumacher is a great driver...from last on the grid to 4th, summed up his skill really
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At 28th Oct 2010, sparkymarky wrote:Without doubt 2003. Speacial Grand Prix
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At 28th Oct 2010, kevin carter wrote:Just the last lap of Lewis giving me a heart attack!
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At 28th Oct 2010, stevvy1986 wrote:As we won't get extended highlights of 03 or 07, I'll go for 1991. Also, as usual, people need to use their eyes (and their brains), and realise they've been given 4 options (1980, 1991, 2003, and 2007), so to vote for anything other than 1 of those 4 races is stupid, because they won't get chosen, as they're not an option. Use your eyes please.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Peter-8493 wrote:1991 please
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At 28th Oct 2010, themadworldofjb wrote:Why have we even been given a choice? A chance to see the greatest at his best, in front of his home crowd. Why are people looking at 2007 and 2003 when you wont get full race highlights anyway.
1991 all the way. SLAM DUNK!
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At 28th Oct 2010, FandangoF1 wrote:Oh its got to be 1980 for me, i was only 2 when this circuit was last used (in the old config) please please please please (pretty please) show the highlights from this race so us younger generation can veiw this legendary circuit.
Fandrango F1
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At 28th Oct 2010, bulbatron wrote:It has to be 2007 for the shear drama. Plus, seeing one of the sports most talented drivers of all time finally take a deserved and long coming crown! No question, this has to be the winner!
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At 28th Oct 2010, Mudit wrote:'91 please, great race, great determination, from the greatest driver at his home track. Can it get better.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Itsaliarromeo wrote:Has to be 2003 for me - one of the most exciting races i've ever seen
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At 28th Oct 2010, Abz Khan wrote:2003, 2006, 2007 great races. Please can we have them
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At 28th Oct 2010, Lord_Lancashire wrote:Good choices Andrew. 1991 is my choice, because I was only 1 year old when it occured! However, 2003, 2007 and 2009 were also tremendously great races.
2008 was covered last year guys, which is why it isn't an option this year!
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At 28th Oct 2010, JN wrote:Although 1991 was great, I have to go with 1980, and the chance to see the old longer version of Interlagos.
When thinking of tracks that have been changed to any great extent, I can only come up with Spa and Interlagos where the newer versions were anywhere near as good as the old ones.
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At 28th Oct 2010, physical_graffiti wrote:1980 & 1991. To see the great Interlagos in its original epic configuration and a great drive from Senna in the latter.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Craig wrote:1980 for me. I'd like to see what the old Interlagos was like.
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At 28th Oct 2010, masterwill86 wrote:All very good choices but my gut instinct says 1991 one please Andrew; simply because being the year of Ayrton's last title and it would be approiate to have like you say probably his best ever win, if that fails 1980 as I can catch up on what F1 was like in the heyday. 2003 & 2007 are fairly recent to me and I still have the originals recorded on VHS, but will be interesting to see which one's chosen
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At 28th Oct 2010, domformula1 wrote:1980 please would love to see original interlagos, then 2007, this was a special race for any Ferrari fan, we got ahead and McLaren imploded. More of the same in 2010 please
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At 28th Oct 2010, Matt wrote:Can't bear to see 2007 again!
2003 would be first choice, then 1990.
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At 28th Oct 2010, F1guy wrote:1991 without a shadow of a doubt
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At 28th Oct 2010, Chris Williams wrote:1980 please Andrew. I remember all the others and had not been born at the time of the last race at the old Interlagos.
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At 28th Oct 2010, sammy_formula1 wrote:Has to be 91, easily. Driving an inferior car with severe mechanical issues, that most other drivers would have retired with, and he won the race. Simply staggering.
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At 28th Oct 2010, rmjb wrote:Look forward to seeing the original Interlagos, still a great circuit that somehow always provides a superb race.
However, I can't resist the call of '91. 1980 sounds good, but a win for the likeable Arnoux due to others dropping out can't compete with a chance to watch one of the greatest ever at the height of his powers.
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Comment number 57.
At 28th Oct 2010, livpoksoc wrote:ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Guys...come on....the 4 selections are clear!
Choose from 1980, 1991, 2003 or 2007.
As 2007 won't receive extended highlights, and 2003 really was a farce, Fernando was very lucky to come away from that uninjured, and he was an idiot for plowing into a waved yellow flag zone at 180mph!
I'm going to pick 1991, having never seen it and would love to see Ayrton win at Interlagos.
Thanks for the choices Andrew, and can you please please please get the guys at Freeview control to put this on this week! PLEASEEEEEEEEEE x
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At 28th Oct 2010, CrustyFlungDung wrote:1980 please.
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Comment number 59.
At 28th Oct 2010, Tim_1985 wrote:Seeing as though the full highlights are not available for 2003 (a shame but understandable), I will go for 1991. Although I was a Mansell fan, Senna was king in '90 & '91 and from the description it sounds like the best one of the bunch.
However, I am looking forward to the 10 minute package of the 2003 race. It was a cracking race and some of the crashes were spectacular. Alonso's was particularly bad from memory, and as someone has already said, Schumacher crashing was a rarity at the time so it showed he was human after all.
I might have to avoid the 2007 race though; I had an awful feeling before the race it wouldn't go his way (following China) and sadly it was a disaster.
At least we've got Button's great drive from last year to watch as well; I remember getting a lump in the throat when Ross Brawn welled up after winning both championships!
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At 28th Oct 2010, Dispenser89 wrote:Can't choose between 1980 and 1991.
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Comment number 61.
At 28th Oct 2010, Isaac12 wrote:Hello Andrew. Easily out of the selection i would like to see 1991 Brazilian grand prix thankyou.
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At 28th Oct 2010, scoobyman2 wrote:Great races as usual. We'll see 10 mins from 2003 and 2007 whatever the 'vote' so they won't be my choice.
1980 or 1991 is a tough choice - can we have 2 full programmes like you did last time please?
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At 28th Oct 2010, Dom25 wrote:1980 please - both for the old track and for the old cars.
What's the plan for next year? Will you fill in the gaps in classic seasons (e.g. 1986)? Or will you try and show 11-15th best races where available?
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At 28th Oct 2010, f1fansp wrote:1991
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Comment number 65.
At 28th Oct 2010, jiggyjaggy1 wrote:1980 - to see the FULL version of the great track.
1991 - Senna winning at Intelagos
Would have to choose 1980...
...if there are two options for highlights, then 1991 as well.
Both historical in thier own right.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Make space available on Red Button Freeview.
Even in a two hour lot late at night.
Recently missed out big time due to no freeview showing - its not the same watching it on the laptop...
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Comment number 66.
At 28th Oct 2010, sumofmarc wrote:Looking forward to seeing the short 2003 highlights, was a great race
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At 28th Oct 2010, F1guy wrote:@ Stu Nicholson
Lay off spamming the forum
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Comment number 68.
At 28th Oct 2010, shiva wrote:If Alonso wins and webber finishes Fifth and below, then Alonso will be champion mathematically without any relation to hamilton and vettel finishing places.
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At 28th Oct 2010, F1guy wrote:Dom25 and domformula1 sound the same:
Do not attempt to create multiple 606 accounts.Doing so may be seen as a attempt to mislead others and will result in a ban.
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Comment number 70.
At 28th Oct 2010, Gligs wrote:1980 please, as would love to see the old circuit.
1991 was an amazing Senna race, so would still enjoy that anyway.
2003 was bit of a farce - especially Alonso, when the safety car was already called out. He was the only one not to slow down.
2007 too recent. Doesn't interest me.
Also, the extra F1 coverage on freesat rather than freeview was one of the main reasons I got a new telly!
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At 28th Oct 2010, F1guy wrote:70. At 3:25pm on 28 Oct 2010, Gligs wrote:
1980 please, as would love to see the old circuit.
1991 was an amazing Senna race, so would still enjoy that anyway.
2003 was bit of a farce - especially Alonso, when the safety car was already called out. He was the only one not to slow down.
2007 too recent. Doesn't interest me.
Also, the extra F1 coverage on freesat rather than freeview was one of the main reasons I got a new telly!
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Hmmm
2007 too recent doesnt interest me
Are you a Hamilton-Hater?
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At 28th Oct 2010, Pete wrote:91 is the best sounding race to watch as a full race, 03 will be very entertaining highlights (first time iv been quicker at applying the rules than the FIA)
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At 28th Oct 2010, JN wrote:f1guy:
If he was a 'Hamilton-Hater' wouldn't he be extra keen to see Brazil 2007 since that was the race where Lewis and McLaren sadly rescued defeat from the jaws of victory (together with the Chinese GP before it)?
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At 28th Oct 2010, Amanbro wrote:I'd love to see Kimi winning in 2007. I missed it the first time round because I had to drive from Manchester to London. I suppose you won't have the full programme anyway :(
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At 28th Oct 2010, paulsf1fix wrote:Sadly any races after 1997 we won't get full highlights, such a shame but we got to Thankfull to this service of seeing the old races. Because of what I have read about Senna's Win, I'm voting for 1991...
Thankyou Andrew.
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At 28th Oct 2010, aabbccddee wrote:07
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At 28th Oct 2010, Douglas Cruz wrote:1991 race and Senna, The Best!
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At 28th Oct 2010, kevin wrote:Would be cool to see the 1989 Brazilian GP highlights. Mansell ferrari first outing,Jonny Herbert debut,first corner crash, more overtakes than on the M 25... you have got to love the sound of a normaly aspirated V 12
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At 28th Oct 2010, keralatiger wrote:1991 and 2008, the best....
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At 28th Oct 2010, wacdag wrote:1991 please Andrew.
Please people, stop asking for races accept for the 4 listed at the top of this page. Anything else mentioned will not be shown (with the exceptions below).
Note: Brazilian G.P's shown last year where 1982, 1984, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2008, 2009 which are all still available to view on this site.
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At 28th Oct 2010, Bottomless_pit wrote:It has to been 1991 for me
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At 28th Oct 2010, Cinder123 wrote:For me the choice has to be 1991 despite the fact that it is covered in depth in the Senna movie. Would be great to see this again.
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At 28th Oct 2010, bud wrote:80 an 91 for sure...
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At 28th Oct 2010, swrcsky wrote:Quite easily 1991, such an emotional home win for Senna. Looking forward to seeing the old Interlagos too in the 1980 selection
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At 28th Oct 2010, dustylad wrote:2008 or 2009 please. prefer 2008. (last lap)
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At 28th Oct 2010, Potmotr wrote:1991 please. An absolutely classic GP!
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At 28th Oct 2010, Diamondrush wrote:1980 old-style Interlagos please Andrew. I've not seen any footage of the old track and it would be interesting to see how much has changed.
I can understand people voting for Senna and 1991 and I'd have no complaints if that's the winner. But to everyone who wants 2003 or 2007, they were entertaining races but we will only get ten minute highlights no matter how popular either of them are. So please let's all enjoy those highlights, and a classic extended race as well.
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Comment number 88.
At 28th Oct 2010, James Chapman wrote:I've seen 1991 somewhere before I think (probably YouTube and it got taken down), so I definitely want to see 1980 to see the original layout.
Shame 2007 doesn't have extended highlights though!
By the way, 2008 was selected last year and really enjoyed it. Just watched it again, and I couldn't stop laughing how it takes until the time that Lewis Hamilton crosses the finish line for the commentators to finally twig that he passed Glock for the 5th place he needed about half a minute earlier! :-)
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Comment number 89.
At 28th Oct 2010, peter wrote:1975 won by Jose Carlos Pace driving for Bernie Ecclestones Brabham Team.
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Comment number 90.
At 28th Oct 2010, Michael Brown wrote:1991 please, given we can't get full highlights of 2007 which I can't seem to recall watching for some reason.
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Comment number 91.
At 28th Oct 2010, nikiwaterrat wrote:Would love to see 1980 since ive not seen it but I think it will be 1991. For those complaining about 03 and 07 being voted for please lay off, after all AB is asking us to comment on our favourites. Credit AB with a bit of common sense, we will see 1991 full highlights.
AB show both please
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Comment number 92.
At 28th Oct 2010, F1-2-1-2-1 wrote:1994
Senna in the fastest car on the grid in front of his home crowd.....what could go wrong???
1994
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Comment number 93.
At 28th Oct 2010, F1-2-1-2-1 wrote:2006 WAS AWESOME A REALLY ENJOYABLE RACE AND ONE OF THE GREATEST DRIVES EVER!!
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Comment number 94.
At 28th Oct 2010, hamiltonp1 wrote:2003 or 2008 please
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Comment number 95.
At 28th Oct 2010, BritishRacingGreen wrote:2007 please.
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Comment number 96.
At 28th Oct 2010, F1Ang wrote:2007 please
Felipe Massa has won at Interlagos many times, he was leading in 2007 until a lengthy pitstop saw Kimi take the lead & the DW Championship. Could Fernando Alonso win the DWC 2010 at Brazil?
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Comment number 97.
At 28th Oct 2010, auslegal wrote:91: Senna and that race...
Need I say more?
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Comment number 98.
At 28th Oct 2010, Mrs Treacher wrote:2003- any chance of James Allen's commentary too?
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Comment number 99.
At 28th Oct 2010, rob wrote:Blimey Andrew how hard do you make it to decide !! what a selection you have for us this time :)
1980 i'd love to see the old track but then i'd love to see 1991 as well, 2003 was rather farcical and would fit into a 10 min slot easyly IMHO, 2007 was an interesting race even as a Hamilton fan i enjoyed the drama immensely :)
I'll decide on 1990 please
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At 28th Oct 2010, rob wrote:DOH! 1991 obv i meen :(
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