Alonso loses his wallet

[BelperJim]

Don't know if this is really for the Motorsport section.

Alonso loses his wallet at 25 seconds on the new Ferrari ride in Abu Dhabi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaMjuQ4jm30

Looks like fun though.

[funkyrobot]

I think his face was more amusing!!

[anonymous-user]

Wont matter, he will be getting another huuuuuge pay packet from ferrari soon, especially if he wins the WDC sunday

[RB Will]

Alonso looked scared of that.

[Steamer]

Massa is just a big kid!

...I imagine Alonso's wallet would need a seat to itself after this weekend!

[Justices]

Christ.. he smiles! Not only that, but he looks a little nervous on the roller coaster. If you notice he constantly tries to hold on and Massa shows no fear and revels in it all.

I actually warmed to Alonso very slightly as he doesn't have his stroppy face on.


Edited to add: Expect to see Alonso's wallet on Ebay in 3,2,1...

Edited by Justices on Friday 12th November 18:37

[SpeedMattersNot]

He definately does look anxious.

I'm a terrible passenger aswell.

[srreck]

That thing accelerates from 0 to 240km/h in just 4.2 seconds !!! Crazy.

[mattikake]

Yeah 150mph ride. Looks awesomely good fun. Apparently the only thing worth visiting at the Ferrari theme park.

[e36er]

The contrast didn't half tickle me.

[Flanders.]

Whats the 0-150 time of the current F1 cars? .

[Marcia]

e36er said:

The contrast didn't half tickle me.

[mollytherocker]

I think the drivers responses to the ride gives a rare insight into their characaters;

Massa - Whoops and hollers like a kid. Totally enjoys it and has no fear of it. A trusting, open person who loves to share joy.

Alonso - Is suprised by the acceleration and looks like he is trying to control it. He doesnt look like he is enjoying it all (The arm waving later is for the camera). Maybe he is a control freak and only feels alive on the edge when it is on his terms and under his control. I bet he doesnt like being driven quickly (if at all) by others either. An intense loner who has huge self belief.

Fascinating.

MTR

[Thorburn]

mollytherocker said:

He doesnt look like he is enjoying it all (The arm waving later is for the camera). Maybe he is a control freak and only feels alive on the edge when it is on his terms and under his control. I bet he doesnt like being driven quickly (if at all) by others either.

To be fair, I like driving fast but I don't like being driven quickly unless its by someone I REALLY trust, and the first time I went on a rollercoaster in YEARS a couple years back approaching some of the corners my brain was making all these horrible panicked signals - took a few goes at it before I could relax and enjoy it.

I wouldn't think its that uncommon?