laurenceb Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I wonder if his nose was growing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2017 Ferrari International Assistance? That's a complete contrast to his post race interviews where he wouldn't even acknowledge the incident, let along accept blame or apologise. One has to wonder whether the Ferrari contract requires him to drive in every race, and if suspended he would be in breach, so money at stake? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Vettel's checklist to emulate his hero: Be German - Check Join Ferrari - Check Win in a Ferrari - Check Race ruthlessly with questionable moves - Check Become a villain (especially in the eyes of the Brits) - Check Win WDC in a Ferrari - ? Edited July 4, 2017 by OnTheBranchline 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Would the fact that Jean Totdt ( ? over bad spelling) having to make the final decision have had an un balanced effect on the final outcome? surly not, hahha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two_sugars Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I'm sure . . ..Guffor-Guffor . . that that . . . tee-hee . . . had no bearing on the outcome, , , , ,Smirk-Smirk . . . . at all. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2017 I wonder if his nose was growing If it grows too much how is he going to get his helmet on. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Interesting to compare F1's inaction with the swift judgement meted out by the organisers of the Tour de France after the end of today's stage. Peter Sagan, like Vettel, is one of the most exciting performers in his sport - but no competitor (or racing team) should be above the rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2017 Interesting to compare F1's inaction with the swift judgement meted out by the organisers of the Tour de France after the end of today's stage. Peter Sagan, like Vettel, is one of the most exciting performers in his sport - but no competitor (or racing team) should be above the rules. Not surprising perhaps as the professional cycling world has been hit with several scandals over the last few years such as drug taking and they now want to present a 'clean' image. Having said that Peter Sagan's actions were dangerous in the extreme. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) I wonder if he'll replace Palmer after Silverstone? http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/19808637/robert-kubica-thinks-90-percent-chance-f1-return Edited July 4, 2017 by Andrew P 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2017 I wonder if he'll replace Palmer after Silverstone? http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/19808637/robert-kubica-thinks-90-percent-chance-f1-return F1 loves a comeback story, good on Kubica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Did F1 underreact, or did cycling overreact? Both I would suggest... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Did F1 underreact, or did cycling overreact? Both I would suggest... I would say F1 under reacted. IMHO Vet should have been Black flagged as soon as they saw that Hammy did not Brake Test or reduce speed. He should then have been given a 1 Race Ban, and that would have sent out a very clear message to all, in all categories of Motor Sport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I think a black flag would have sufficed. Maybe a suspended ban in case he pulls any more silly stunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I think a black flag would have sufficed. Maybe a suspended ban in case he pulls any more silly stunts. Naaaaa Black Flag, Million Dollar Fine, BANNED for a Year, and demoted to McLaren. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I think that the Jean Todt decision is more than likely in his DND ........who was he team principle of !!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/19864086/lewis-hamilton-calls-fia-president-jean-todt-answer-questions-sebastian-vettel-penalty GOOD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Here we go AGAIN, Driver suffers and Vettel must be laughing all the way to the Grid. http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/19901881/hamilton-faces-five-place-grid-penalty-austria-gearbox-change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 8, 2017 It does feel that grid penalties are a slightly unfair way to penalise component changes. Docking constructor points would seem to be a more direct hit to the manufacturers without affecting drivers to the same extent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 8, 2017 Here we go AGAIN, Driver suffers and Vettel must be laughing all the way to the Grid. http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/19901881/hamilton-faces-five-place-grid-penalty-austria-gearbox-change I wonder if the collision last time caused a mis-alignment of the gearbox...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 8, 2017 It does feel that grid penalties are a slightly unfair way to penalise component changes. Docking constructor points would seem to be a more direct hit to the manufacturers without affecting drivers to the same extent. And how would this bother those running a Honda engine??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 8, 2017 Moot point for them, they're down the back on the grid anyway, so grid penalties make no difference either. 40 place grid penalties make a complete mockery of the system. I wonder if the collision last time caused a mis-alignment of the gearbox...... The article explicitly says they ruled that out. You imagine they'd be keen to ham it up if there was even the slightest chance of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 8, 2017 they'd be keen to ham it up Like it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 8, 2017 Haha, yes... definitely on purpose that one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 8, 2017 Instead of moaning about how things are right now, why not wait and see how things turn out. Karma has a funny way of working. Remember how Hamilton had all that bad luck at the start of last year? He rebounded and came within a whisker of winning the title. Something to think about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) Here we go AGAIN, Driver suffers and Vettel must be laughing all the way to the Grid. http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/19901881/hamilton-faces-five-place-grid-penalty-austria-gearbox-change I think there's a conspiracy. They are sabotaging Lewis car in order to let Rosberg win the title. Oops, sorry, I'm 1 year late. Edited July 8, 2017 by OnTheBranchline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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