Similar to the overhead photos. This was a multifaceted FUBAR (F**k'd up beyond all recognition). Had Perez not changed lines Masa probably would have forced contact at or beyond the apex of the left hander given his speed, ie. Masa's fault. Had Perez made his move earlier and not in the braking zone contact might have been avoided altogether giving Masa a chance to react. So, given the outcome, I think the decision to penalize Perez was the "most correct" one:
F1 in 2014.
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Conjecture without data is where all the fun is.
Tim.
Bench Racing!!! :laugh:
Pete McCluskey.
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O.k. Now we have resolved that issue there was a young bloke with a big smile who did an outstanding job to win. Well done Daniel.
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Terry Oxandale
Skinny Man
Yes indeed, and he was a VERY happy young man!
What's interesting is, according to radio comms. (Published elsewhere) Daniel was told by pit wall to "hang back and conserve tyres" he replied: " no, if there's something going on ahead, I want to be part of it" and pressed on, with the astonishing result!
Now that, gentlemen, is the mark of a true racer and a future champion! :thumbsup:
It also confirms what I have been really disliking this season: the driver is beginning to become a mere drone for pit wall.
Now that, gentlemen, is the mark of a true racer and a future champion! :thumbsup:
It also confirms what I have been really disliking this season: the driver is beginning to become a mere drone for pit wall.
Pete McCluskey.
Lifetime Supporter
Yes we heard the call conserve tires but not his reply. Good on him, he his number one driver for Red Bull now of course.
Pete McCluskey.
Lifetime Supporter
Stick that up ya Ferrari!
Pete McCluskey.
Lifetime Supporter
Thats bollocks Pete he has no friends that drive porsche`s , he has no friends.
Bob:laugh:
Bob:laugh:
A1,Ace:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Think he is missing Mark!!
Think he is missing Mark!!
Craziness continues....
Standing restarts confirmed by FIA for 2015, among other updates | MotorSportsTalk
Let's do away with the SAFETY car?
Standing restarts confirmed by FIA for 2015, among other updates | MotorSportsTalk
Let's do away with the SAFETY car?
Pete McCluskey.
Lifetime Supporter
The FIA are becoming like the government, passing rules and regulations just for the heck of it or to justify their existence. I read they are thinking of banning tyre warmers too.
What happened to if it ain't broke don't fix it? .......hang on a minute.:stunned:
Apologies if everyone knows the link already, but always some interesting discussion here
joeblogsf1 | The real stories from inside the F1 paddock
Cheers
Fred W B
joeblogsf1 | The real stories from inside the F1 paddock
Cheers
Fred W B
Pete McCluskey.
Lifetime Supporter
Well I thought Silverstone was top notch racing with lots of drama. Well done Lewis, bad luck Nico and Philippe. Kimi that was an own goal. I can just imagine Kimi being interviewed, "Kimi what happened?" "I spun, it hurt a bit".
Best on ground Alonso, closely followed by Ricci and Jenno. And Vettel once again proved he is a total wanker.
Best on ground Alonso, closely followed by Ricci and Jenno. And Vettel once again proved he is a total wanker.
Got to agree Pete but honourable mention to Massa for that heroic avoidance. Anyone doubting the abilities of even a "No 2" F1 driver ought to watch that clip and marvel at his reaction time, thus saving KR from a possible very serious injury.
Lauda's comments on the red flag were interesting. Basically, they shouldn't have red flagged the race, just put the safety car out until the wreckage could be cleared away.
He specifically said 'There was zero chance of another driver hitting the damaged Armco - they should have carried on racing, not stopped for an hour to fix it.'
What if someone had hit the damaged Armco, Niki? Would you have had the job of telling the dead driver's team and parents?
Very odd, coming from someone who was such a passionate safety advocate, particularly during the period when Rindt's death was Armco-related.
He specifically said 'There was zero chance of another driver hitting the damaged Armco - they should have carried on racing, not stopped for an hour to fix it.'
What if someone had hit the damaged Armco, Niki? Would you have had the job of telling the dead driver's team and parents?
Very odd, coming from someone who was such a passionate safety advocate, particularly during the period when Rindt's death was Armco-related.
Pete McCluskey.
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Yes it was awesome reaction time, especially as he was unsighted under the wing of whathisname.
