Lewis stopping on the slow down lap Monaco

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I'm only just catching up on all the TV coverage for Monaco (I was out there for it)
But was it ever explained why Lewis stopped before the tunnel on the slow down lap ?

I had a theory that he was going to stop and get out and walk back to his apartment - like Senna did in 88 ?
Same place. Different circumstances.



Sorry if it's been discussed on the main thread

https://youtu.be/tpJsoBnHl74

(edited coz I'm an idiot and spelt Lewis / Louis ! )

Edited by woof on Friday 29th May 10:57

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R8Steve said:

No idea why he stopped but i doubt he carries his house keys with him in the car.

I think the Concierge would let him in

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REALIST123 said:

Ikemi said:

To be honest, I thought he was going to do similar. It would've been a memorable moment, that's for sure. After such a mistake by the team, at Monaco of all tracks, I think I would've gone home at that point too!

Yes, but as we all know now, being part of that mistake he really didn't have the high moral ground did he?

Senna had no moral high ground. It was only his mistake. At the time if PH existed we would be all saying Senna was throwing his toys out of the pram because he made his own mistake. etc etc

Lewis I guess, was probably sensibly taking a few moments to collect his thoughts and emotions before carrying on. But I'm also sure it crossed his mind to get out of the car and walk home.

Edited by woof on Friday 29th May 11:38

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Huge amount of respect for Lewis for not throwing his toys out of the pram - we'll allow him running into the 3place marker

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Mr_Thyroid said:

I thought it was illegal to stop on the slow down lap....

"After receiving the end-of-race signal all cars must proceed on the circuit directly to the post race parc fermé without any unnecessary delay........An exception to the above will be made for the winning driver who may perform an act of celebration before reaching parc fermé"

No exceptions for acts of huffiness - Lewis should be disqualified, yes I really believe he should definitely be disqualified.

Mr_Thyroid aka Max Mosely

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Ted Kravitz said the Lewis does actually live close to where he stopped. A few mins walk.

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jbudgie said:

woof said:

Ted Kravitz said the Lewis does actually live close to where he stopped. A few mins walk.

Ted Kravitz --hmm.

He would say anything , whether he knows it's true or not.

I heard he lived that side. So I'm going with that as well. There's some really nice buildings in that area.

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I don't think it's down to being corporate at all.
Reactions totally depend on the person and situation. Some people go ape. Some people just go away quietly and reflect on it and let any frustration out in private.