Motorsports Thread

[Illaveago]

Ah! But we can still go on !

 

[icowden]

Appeal has officially been dropped by Mercedes.

Mercedes have decided not to pursue their appeal against the results of the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Their move follows a decision by governing body the FIA to conduct a "detailed analysis" of the end of the race and an admission it was "tarnishing" Formula 1's image.
Mercedes said they "welcomed" the move and would "hold the FIA accountable".

Translation - if we continued we weren't expecting to get any more than this. We have the moral high ground.

 

[derrick]

Seems fair.

And Max (World Champion by number-of-wins) probably won't complain.

Manipulate the result, that seems fair. Ffs.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Translation - if we continued we weren't expecting to get any more than this. We have the moral high ground.

Translation, FIA were desperate not to have their incompetence formally ratified. Horses have been traded, concessions have been made, everyone knows the truth of the matter, and Mercedes come out of it in a very positive light.

 

[matticus]

In 10 years time, when Max is talking about retirement - and maybe Horner/Wolff too - is anyone going to be talking about a Saftey Car period that wasn't ended according to the regs? (let alone what statements FIA etc made after the event)
I doubt it.

In fact, by July no-one will give two figs what the safety car procedure wording says.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

In 10 years time, when Max is talking about retirement - and maybe Horner/Wolff too - is anyone going to be talking about a Saftey Car period that wasn't ended according to the regs?
I doubt it.

We're still remembering Schumi's taking Damon out to 'win', plus him doing the same to JV and being disqualified from the whole Championship

At least I am!

 

[matticus]

We're still remembering Schumi's taking Damon out to 'win', plus him doing the same to JV and being disqualified from the whole Championship

At least I am!

Me too!

But that's cos we all love to hate Schuey! actual on-track skull-duggery is a lot more memorable than court-room antics and press statements. IMO, anyway ...

 

[Illaveago]

If the shoe was on the other foot Christian Horner would still be ranting about it .
It looks like Mercedes didn't want any bad publicity and have so relented .
I would want a personal appology from the FIA for Lewis on a brass placque on the wall of their office in France .

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

What susie wolff said:"Rules are rules; they can't be changed on a whim by one individual at the end of a race."
Hope we have seen the last of Michael Masi.

 

[Illaveago]

What susie wolff said:"Rules are rules; they can't be changed on a whim by one individual at the end of a race."
Hope we have seen the last of Michael Masi.

I think he and the FIA are judging Strictly Come Dancing !
No doubt they will make one couple wear wellies just to add spice to the competition !

 

[matticus]

Sir Lewis will be in our Thoughts and Prayers this week, and indeed over the whole festive season:

Mercedes’ team principal, Toto Wolff, says he can give “no assurances” that Lewis Hamilton will continue in formula one after Sunday’s controversial season finale, saying the British driver is still in “pain” and “will never get over” what happened.

 

[FishFright]

One thing to remember is that if Hamilton hadn't put Verstappen into the wall and hospital he would have lost before the last race.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Mercedes are obviously not subject to any gag because their comms re the affair have been brutal today.

 

[icowden]

One thing to remember is that if Hamilton hadn't put Verstappen into the wall and hospital he would have lost before the last race.

Another thing to remember is that if Verstappen had been properly penalised for driving his opponent off the track, Hamilton would likely have won before the last race.

Another thing to remember is that if FIA rules for this season hadn't been specifically brought in to penalise Mercedes, that Hamilton would likely have won before the last race.

And a final thing to remember is that if the FIA Race Director had not specifically gifted the final win to Red Bull that Hamilton would have won at the end of the last race.

 

[classic33]

Mercedes are obviously not subject to any gag because their comms re the affair have been brutal today.

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