From Autosport.com
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has revealed that he was so angry at the dramatic turn of events in the final seconds of the Brazilian Grand Prix, which cost Felipe Massa the world championship, that he smashed a television set.
Massa had looked on course to snatch the world title from rival Lewis Hamilton’s grasp, before the McLaren driver grabbed the fifth spot he needed just two corners before the chequered flag.
That move meant Massa lost the title by just one point – and resulted in di Montezemolo taking his frustration out on a television set.
"I broke the television, I must tell the truth," Reuters quoted di Montezemolo saying from a press conference at the Ferrari Finals in Mugello. "When a television breaks it makes a terrible bang.
"My daughter in the other room was given an awful fright. Luckily we had another television so I was able to watch the podium ceremony, which I enjoyed."
Di Montezemolo is not the only Ferrari employee to have vented his frustration so explicitly – with the official video summary on formula1.com showing a Ferrari mechanic head butting a garage hoarding after realising Massa had not won the title.
Despite his anger, however, di Montezemolo has said he is now philosophical about what happened.
"I reckon that in the history of F1, we have never seen a world championship decided on the last bend of the last lap of the last Grand Prix," he said. "And we’ve never seen a driver crossing the finish line as a world champion."
"Miracles, when they happen, usually only happen once. I say that because last year was a miracle. A repeat is usually impossible. In Brazil, with Massa, we were in the process of producing another miracle."
And di Montezemolo made special reference to the efforts of Kimi Raikkonen this year who, although out the hunt for the drivers’ championship, played a key role in allowing Ferrari to win the constructors’ title.
He did first of all joke, however, that Raikkonen did not appear to be himself in the final part of the season – when he was left firmly in the shadow by Massa.
"Is it really you, the real Kimi, the one in flesh and bones?" said di Montezemolo at Raikkonen, who was sat in the same room as him. "Or is it a friend of yours, a stand-in, the one that in the last Grands Prix was racing for Ferrari? Because in my opinion, Kimi, you were a bit tired and you let a friend of yours race for a while. OK, enough kidding.
Kimi has been a world champion right up to the last race this year. He has contributed to two constructors’ titles," he said. "His points were fundamental. With all respect for Lewis Hamilton…I’m happy with my drivers, the best pair in the world."
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FUCK ISRAEL 
Hiya sweetie! Thanks for those videos! How´re you and how´s everything going? *hugs*
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what a great day! i love the vids, Kimi seems so relaxed!
and he’s so cute giving his hands to his fans, smiling, very nice to see!
i miss him so much already!
but i wanted to say that i don’t really enjoy Montezemelo’s joke, it’s stupid! His year was so difficult, he doesn’t need those comments!
but no matter, i know that doesn’t hurt him, it’s just me…
KEEP FLYING KIMI
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I agree with Marilyne about Monte’s ‘joke’. Kimi was doing what the team asked him to wasn’t he? Or did they actually want him to ignore them, go out for himself and risk the team championship instead? I can understand if he had just alluded that Kimi has shown another side to his character in being the team player and willing to back up his team mate, as that was obvious, but to say he was tired? That’ll just arm the press with more comments along the lines of ‘even the boss has noticed he’s not motivated’. I think Monte needs to take his foot out his mouth!
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Hi all, yes that ‘tired’ comment wasn’t particularly funny to me either, but he’s old and Italian, I’m sure he didn’t mean it bad lol I’m way over 2008 to be mad about it I guess!I haven’t even seen the videos myself yet! From peoples’ comments, they seem to be good. @Sol: Hey, I’m keeping well and everything’s going okay girlie *hugs* hope you’re okay too! I miss you all.
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Thanks Saima for those photos and videos…. I love the team parade video… Kimi look happy under that glorious Italian sunny blue sky…and I got the feeling that the team and the fans really love him :))
I’m not surprised that Montezemelo smashed his TV set, so typical of him… I agree with Marilyne, Montezemelo’s joke was not funny at all (using Kimi’s term…"it’s a bit stupid" hehe) , hope he did not really mean what he said.
Keep Smiling and Flying Kimi!!
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I agree with you girls, I didn´t like that joke either, but well, Italians have a funny sense of humour and Kimi didn´t seem to mind it at all, so no big deal.@Saima: Glad to hear things are going well! I´m fine too, planning my trip to Valencia next month, I´m excited!!!And I miss everyone too, though we´re still here chatting…;p
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Hiya, it took a long time to download the F2008 Race video, but I really enjoy watching Kimi race against Felipe. Even it’s not a real race but Kimi overtook Felipe few times…hehe…showing who is the real fastest driver :)))
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The best words in the world "not the best season but we will come back and try to get many more championships" Looks like Kimi plans being around for quite a while. He looked so happy & relaxed smiling in the Italian Sun – near to perfect – Lets all hope next year goes better and it is PERFECT with Kimi being world champion again!!!
Saima thanks for all your efforts again and every one else that contributes
KEEP FLYING KIMI – EVENSTAR AND ALL KIMI’S AMAZING FANS
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