F1, penalty or no penalty? (Poss spoilers)

[DonPeffers]

10 hours ago, pistonbroke said:

No words needed here then !

 

This article tries to explain the reasoning behind why no sanction to Hamilton Monaco 2016   https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/analysis-why-hamilton-escaped-penalty-in-ricciardo-battle-742601/742601/

 

I think only a mathematical formula that can prove or disprove culpability would satisfy the fans but I suppose F1 is happy with controversy as it gets the sport discussed more.

[Rhett Turner - Black Country AO]

Jolyon Palmer’s column on bbbc covers the subject well, based upon the current laws Vettel was in the wrong and he was given the minimum penalty. As to the current laws that’s a different question. 

 

I tend to agree with the penalty, Hamilton forced Vettel into another mistake and having made the mistake forced another driver off the track to stop that mistake causing him to loose the lead. There have been plenty of other similar cases which no one complains about 

 

it it did ruin a good race, F1 is a sport  though and not wrestling so rules come before the spectacle.

 

I do do think the blue flag rules could be changed though, I agree with blue flags being shown to indicate a faster car is approaching to lap you, I don’t agree with the you have to jump out of the way. The way Senna dealt back markers was one of the elements that truly distinguished him from most of his fellow competitors  

[Steve (sdh2903)]

A much better perspective and explanation than jolyon palmer from the head of the gpda. Almost sounds as though the drivers/teams have brought it on themselves.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/48593772