The 2008 Formula 1 auto racing championship will be decided this weekend with Brazilian Felipe Massa hoping to win it in front of his home crowd.Massa registered the fastest time during the first practice session earlier today as he aims to overcome a seven point deficit behind series leader Lewis Hamilton. “I have nothing to lose," said the Ferrari driver to the IHT as he hopes for a solid finish along with the same bad luck that cost Hamilton the title last year.
Racism has reared its ugly head in anticipation of Sunday’s race as a Spanish website has posted ugly taunts against Hamilton. F1 officials repudiated the site’s abuse against the British driver who is of Caribbean descent.
On a lighter note, a pair of Brazilian comics/Massa fans used unique tactics to try to jinx Hamilton including:
"Hamilton, we are here today to say that we like you very much and we are cheering for you," declared (comedian Vesgo), the co-presenter of the 'Panic on TV' show.Image- BBC Sport
"In the name of all Brazilians who love you, we would like to give you this gift."
He then tossed a soft toy black cat, a symbol of bad luck in Brazil, on to the stage.
Hamilton, who thanked him and moved to pick up the toy despite being urged not to, may have had the last laugh however since black cats are generally considered to bring good fortune in Britain.
Sources- Canadian Press, IHT, AFP, Guardian UK, Times Online
massa is going to break the motor, i told you
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