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I also read the statements you posted above and agree that (in the case of Massa) they're pathetic. It's pointless going on about it but there really is so much wrong with the stewards' decision. It's anti-racing, flat out wrong in its assessment of Lewis' failure to 'properly' give back the lead, and takes no consideration of the complexion of the race at that time. From what I've read so far, the only people even remotely in agreement wth the stewards are those associated with Ferrari. Surprise surprise. Maybe I'm being overly optimistic, but I do think McClaren have a good chance of having the penalty over-turned. It just seems to me that if it is upheld it'll undermine any attempt to overtake in the future or any demonstration of 'aggressive' driving - not that Lewis was 'dangerous' in what he did - far less so than Kimi anyway, in his initially forcing Lewis off the track at the chicane. I also think the FIA are aware that the media are becoming more and more savvy to their Ferrari bias, and it would certainly be good PR for them if they reinstated Lewis' win.
Monza, yeah. It does look like a Ferrari 1-2, although Kimi is likely to be shit in qualifying and will probably start from about fifth, so a lot will depend on pit strategy. Massa is looking a lot better as the season progresses and I think he'll be a threat to the end (although i do still find his second place in the championship race utterly absurd). Will Kimi now be relegated to supportning Massa's championship bid? That would be interesting to see - he didn't seem that arsed about winning it, so I can't see how bothered he'll be about supporting someone else's bid.
My hatred of Ferrari has now reached almost fever pitch. I can't even watch re-runs of Magnum pi anymore.
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