The Official 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Thread **Spoilers**
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Doink said:
My ideal outcome would be disqualified from Baku and a 1 race ban
Remember he's already walking a tightrope because of his rant at Mexico twice telling the world that Charlie whiting should f*** off, after vettel wrote an apology to Charlie and to the FIA Todt decided then, "on an exceptional basis", to take no disciplinary action against the four-times world champion but the FIA made clear any recurrence would trigger a summons to its International Tribunal.
Whilst I would not argue that he deserves an increase in penalty, I think that's a result that would hurt us as well as him. Remember he's already walking a tightrope because of his rant at Mexico twice telling the world that Charlie whiting should f*** off, after vettel wrote an apology to Charlie and to the FIA Todt decided then, "on an exceptional basis", to take no disciplinary action against the four-times world champion but the FIA made clear any recurrence would trigger a summons to its International Tribunal.
I don't think that the WDC necessarily proves anything other than who got the most points and don't really rate it as a method of rewarding the best driver. However, I follow it and it has made otherwise mundane seasons more exciting. Let's not, I think, hit Vettel's points. He's done enough of that to himself already.
Punish him some other way.
I think they have to leave it as it stands with reprimand for SV with the points that were due to come off at Silverstone stay on until Singapore therefore leaving SB walking a tightrope.
Also they need to stop the weaving once the safety car lights are out & introduce an acceleration zone on the restarts it'll be a penalty fest at first but within two to three restarts the drivers will get it sussed.
Also they need to stop the weaving once the safety car lights are out & introduce an acceleration zone on the restarts it'll be a penalty fest at first but within two to three restarts the drivers will get it sussed.
ZX10R NIN said:
I think they have to leave it as it stands with reprimand for SV with the points that were due to come off at Silverstone stay on until Singapore therefore leaving SB walking a tightrope.
Also they need to stop the weaving once the safety car lights are out & introduce an acceleration zone on the restarts it'll be a penalty fest at first but within two to three restarts the drivers will get it sussed.
I'd say leave the restarts as they are, it provides entertainment, it tests reactions and race craft, it doesn't compromise safety as long as drivers drive to the conditions...Also they need to stop the weaving once the safety car lights are out & introduce an acceleration zone on the restarts it'll be a penalty fest at first but within two to three restarts the drivers will get it sussed.
Derek Smith said:
Doink said:
My ideal outcome would be disqualified from Baku and a 1 race ban
Remember he's already walking a tightrope because of his rant at Mexico twice telling the world that Charlie whiting should f*** off, after vettel wrote an apology to Charlie and to the FIA Todt decided then, "on an exceptional basis", to take no disciplinary action against the four-times world champion but the FIA made clear any recurrence would trigger a summons to its International Tribunal.
Whilst I would not argue that he deserves an increase in penaltyRemember he's already walking a tightrope because of his rant at Mexico twice telling the world that Charlie whiting should f*** off, after vettel wrote an apology to Charlie and to the FIA Todt decided then, "on an exceptional basis", to take no disciplinary action against the four-times world champion but the FIA made clear any recurrence would trigger a summons to its International Tribunal.
Let's not, I think, hit Vettel's points. He's done enough of that to himself already.
Punish him some other way.
TheInternet said:
Derek Smith said:
I don't think that the WDC necessarily proves anything other than who got the most points and don't really rate it as a method of rewarding the best driver.
You may not rate it but I'd wager Sebastian does.hi my names seb ive won driver of the day 5 times
or hi my names seb ive won 5 wdc
I know what id rather have
But first of all vettel needs to admit his mistake, admit that is was a rush of blood in the heat of the moment and for a split second he lost it, if the FIA were to drag him around the world to give speeches on road safety then at each one he should be made to admit the above and apologise again and again
And then ban him for one race!
And then ban him for one race!
andy_s said:
I'd say leave the restarts as they are, it provides entertainment, it tests reactions and race craft, it doesn't compromise safety as long as drivers drive to the conditions...
I thought I'd read about a rule change that meant a standing restart from the grid after a red flag, but they restarted the race under the safety car. Did the rule change get canned?I'm sorry, but as much as I disagree with Sebs actions on the day. Isn't this sort of what makes it exciting and for the armchair supporter, good that everyone is talking about it. Yet everyone on here seems to want to be so righteous and wants to see him banned. That would kill the casual interest overnight. The best days of F1 always had a talented villain....
The penalty was handed out. If Lewis hadn't have had the issue with his cockpit protection he would have won easily. Seb would have been 5th. At the end of the day Seb got a 10 second stop go penalty. On any other track that would have cost them much more than that.
The penalty was handed out. If Lewis hadn't have had the issue with his cockpit protection he would have won easily. Seb would have been 5th. At the end of the day Seb got a 10 second stop go penalty. On any other track that would have cost them much more than that.
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