swordtrombonefish
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Ah, OK - I haven't seen the report just that statement.It hasn’t just been today that’s why - he said he hasn’t felt right all season.
Hope it isn't - but if it is his results are all the more remarkable
Ah, OK - I haven't seen the report just that statement.It hasn’t just been today that’s why - he said he hasn’t felt right all season.
It’s a rule that has been around for years, and the consequences have always been the same, nothing to do with not upsetting the big boys as much as I still think it’s complete rubbish.Disgusting decision by the FIA. Sorry but they need to read the room a lot more. They are more concerned with not upsetting the 'big boys'.
Just finished watching extended highlights just now, Alpine easily the team of the day, Alonso is an absolute beast still, pleased for Ocon, he's almost become the forgotten man when it comes to the next Mercedes driver, Toto loves him. Vettel leaving Ferrari for Aston Martin has proven to be a great move for him, not as much pressure put on his shoulders and you can see he's got the fire back and wanting podium finishes. Mega happy for Russell getting those points for Williams, easily the most improved team this season and it's not even a close contest.
Mazepin is a rank amateur who should be nowhere near a formula 1 car. He's going to seriously injure a driver/pit crew/steward sooner rather than later with his erratic driving and seemingly oblivious concern for the rules.
I know. It's the inconsistency that's annoying.It’s a rule that has been around for years, and the consequences have always been the same, nothing to do with not upsetting the big boys as much as I still think it’s complete rubbish.
Still very unfortunate for seb, if any driver deserved a podium it’s him.
Wish the FIA would review these sporting regs further, no one wants to see a result decided 6 hours after the race has finished, great way to put fans off the sport.
Because he had Covud, and he's been struggling with his health since then. So it's a reasonable assumption.Bit of a stretch that doncha think, I mean it could be any virus so why pick Covid (long or otherwise?)
Guy has been racing, had a pretty eventful one so lots of tension, possibly more sweaty hence additional dehydration.
Not having a go at him but seems a strange thing to announce.
Vettel decision was harsh. Rules are rules but can't come allowances be made for the wet start, massive crash and subsequent lengthy race?Disgusting decision by the FIA. Sorry but they need to read the room a lot more. They are more concerned with not upsetting the 'big boys'.
Just finished watching extended highlights just now, Alpine easily the team of the day, Alonso is an absolute beast still, pleased for Ocon, he's almost become the forgotten man when it comes to the next Mercedes driver, Toto loves him. Vettel leaving Ferrari for Aston Martin has proven to be a great move for him, not as much pressure put on his shoulders and you can see he's got the fire back and wanting podium finishes. Mega happy for Russell getting those points for Williams, easily the most improved team this season and it's not even a close contest.
Mazepin is a rank amateur who should be nowhere near a formula 1 car. He's going to seriously injure a driver/pit crew/steward sooner rather than later with his erratic driving and seemingly oblivious concern for the rules.
How is that inconsistent? it's 2 entirely different circumstances. It makes no sense at all to compare them. Even if you did, you'd be even more livid if Bottas was DQed from a race he didn't finish and had no further penalties.I know. It's the inconsistency that's annoying.
Torpedo 6 cars out of the points, 5 place grid penalty. Use too much fuel, disqualified. To prevent fuel tampering? Why does it matter? Let teams explore the limits of technology.
No I don't think he's settled down at all. Everyone knows he's there because of the money he brings to the team, not talent. There are far far better drivers in the midfield of F2.Vettel decision was harsh. Rules are rules but can't come allowances be made for the wet start, massive crash and subsequent lengthy race?
Interesting that Russel got his first Williams points today. I thought that was his worst weekend. Failed to clear Q3 and was outdriven by Latife. Strange it was points wis this most sucessful.
Do you not think Mazepin has settled down? Entirely faultless today, someone drove into him and broke his car. How can he be attacked for that?
Penalties need to be consistent.How is that inconsistent? it's 2 entirely different circumstances. It makes no sense at all to compare them. Even if you did, you'd be even more livid if Bottas was DQed from a race he didn't finish and had no further penalties.
He was being interview last week and he explained how the Haas was set up for Schumacher and not him and it's taken him a while to get them to set his car up the way he want's. Also I don't know who he was being attacked by you this weekend. He literally did one lap and then got sideswiped in the pits.No I don't think he's settled down at all. Everyone knows he's there because of the money he brings to the team, not talent. There are far far better drivers in the midfield of F2.
What do you mean by "penalties need to be consistent though? When was the last time a car took 2 other cars out and the driver admitted his fault? I can't remember it happening for a while? What are you expecting?Penalties need to be consistent.
If your Lando or Leclerc, knowing Bottas has got a 5 place grid penalty for the next race at a speed heavy Spa won't fill them with justice served as the Mercs will likely breeze past them after La Rouge.
True. The rules are the rules. I feel sad for Seb though he drove so well. It’s crazy that in the ultra high end world of f1 they need so much fuel left in the tanks though. Pretty much any chemical analysis could be done on about 5mL of fuel. There no real need to expect that much in the tankThe fuel rules are there to stop cheating.
1ltr was picked as a base required for ease of extraction and is a simple round number, all teams know this and should be racing with the knowledge that 1ltr = empty.
Vettel therefore ran out of fuel.
Bottas took out 2 cars.I agree with Randy, having 0.7l missing out of your tank feels heavy to be dq’d when someone has taken out 5 cars and caused millions in damage gets a 5 place grid penalty
the rules have been applied correctly, but they feel out of kilter
True. The rules are the rules. I feel sad for Seb though he drove so well. It’s crazy that in the ultra high end world of f1 they need so much fuel left in the tanks though. Pretty much any chemical analysis could be done on about 5mL of fuel. There no real need to expect that much in the tank