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[Williams]

I am looking for some exact quotes from F1:

1) Ron Dennis's famous assertion that he feels pain the morning after losing a Grand Prix.

2) Nicola Larini's flub when he accidently blabbed about turning off the traction control.

3) Jacques Villeneuve's hilarious comment about "planet Michael".

I am looking for the exact quotes, and if possible, a source for each (book, mag or web site) and the date and place it was uttered.

[gerry nassar]

oooh, that planet michael one is mentioned everywhere. I look for it.

[cjpani]

Villeneuve accused Schumacher of several ''questionable manoeuvres'' during the Canadian Grand Prix.

''What planet is this guy on?'' Villeneuve wrote. ''On `Planet Michael' it would seem, as he believes himself to be all alone on the track.



regards,
cjpani

[Williams]

cjpani any idea which year ?

[cjpani]

Williams: exact date:

09/06/98

Regards,
cjpani

[Indian Chief]

He made the comment right after the Schumi/HHF clash at Montreal.

[cjpani]

Larini´s quote


When questioned about Ferrari using illegal traction control in 1994 he replied, "But I haven't pressed the button once."


LOL!!!!

regards,
cjpani

[Williams]

I thought he'd actually said something about being told to turn it off, but now that you mention it...

These poor guys really get shafted by some of the tricky press question sometimes !

[DangerMouse]

This is indeed Larini's exact quote! - I was just about to post the same thing!

[Williams]

Dangermouse does your quote mention turning off the TC or pushing a button ?

This is the closest reference I could find to the incident, (cjpani's right about 1994) but there's no quote unfortunately...

http://www.f1rogues....rini_n_main.htm
1994
Pacific, Ti Aida
Traction control was banned at the start of 1994 an Larni caused a outcry when he talked of turning off the tractor control system in the Ferrari. This was explained away as a system that limited engine power.

If you have anything please post it ;)