The Spanish Incident - Who was at fault? ***spoilers***

https://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/video/2016/5/Mercedes_mayhem__analysing_Hamilton_and_Rosberg%27s_Turn_4_clash.html

Formula 1 short review, nice on board of the MB cars BEFORE the start showing they are in different settings on the steering wheel.

Nice side by side on-board camera angels of both MB cars from start to crash

Nice on-board view from Ricciardo's car as he watches cars 1-2 take each other out.

From RIC's view, it sure looks like both MB link right at the same time.

 

Honey badger was like, "Christmas came early boys!"

 

Seriously Ian, how can it NOT be Danii's fault ??!!

When the poo hits the fan they are all looking for him in their mirrors

I voted it was Danii's fault, had to be , Marko said

 

Then Santa (Horner) put coal in his stocking

 

+1000

 

Peter Windsor knows a thing or two I would think and is saying Nico should not have moved to block. He should have known contact was inevitable making that move given the performance difference between the cars at that time.

http://youtu.be/wPdWQatlaNU

Of course he also says that if Hamilton had not stuffed up turn 1 and let Nico by, the crash would not have happened.

Regards
David

 

Peter Windsor certainly knows how to hedge his bets! lol

 

Wasn't he totally discredited some years back owing a heap of people money ?

Not that that stops him having an opinion, just I'm less likely to believe him and listen to all the magi here on fchat

 

That's not quite what I heard him saying in that piece..... All a question of interpretation I guess.

+1

As you've noted, a racing incident.

Sure, Nico was going 'slowly' at that point, but again, it's the responsibility of the guy behind to ensure he can make a safe pass - If not, back off & live to fight another day(lap )

Can hardly wait for Monaco!.... Could be epic!....We can be pretty sure they'll take the front row, but which way round? (I can feel another poll coming on....)

Cheers,
Ian

 

Me too

 

Poor Danii!

Guy can't catch a break!

He's certainly bought a lot of 'it' on himself, but that seems a little harsh!

Good stuff, & thanks to (I assume) Andrew for adding those two options.

Cheers,
Ian

 

Lewis 117
Nico 69
Both 28
Kvyat 10

 

But this is modern motorsport for you, ie. no sportsmanship. Of course Nico wanted to block LH, and if contact was made, he comes out on top.

LH had everything to lose and should have been more cautious.
Pete

 

You're so silly...didn't you read tesla's posts on the subject?? Hamilton taking Rosberg out helps Hamilton! He should do it more often, according to Tesla

 

Has Tesla explained this yet?
Pete

 

Not yet...he likes to build things up a bit

 

Yes Lewis was more cautious going into turn 1,he moved to the right to cover the inside and braked a bit too early having less grip ,Nico made a great pass on the outside ... oh yeh notice that Lewis did not try to push him wide onto the grass once he was alongside mid corner.

The speed advantage Lewis had coming off turn 3 would be something like coming up fast from behind to lap a Lotus or Haas,a very easy pass. Unless das mobile chicane ahead decided to defend at any cost.

Nico WDC material even in the Merc? Nah sorry mate.

 

Not me. I was away visiting family all last week and not really around online.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

hang on.....so lewis hugging inside line and nico going around the outside is a thumbs up, but Nico hugging the inside line, but Lewis NOT going around the outside is a mistake by Nico????

lol lol lol

and Nico not WDC material? Who won the most races in a row between Lewis and Nico and who leads the championship this year and by how much? How many races won by each this year??

more lol lol lol

 

+1

 

OK.... One of your esteemed colleagues did then.

I initially posted the poll with just the first two choices, & it garnered around 100 votes before the comments above & the addition of options 3&4.

I suspect 'both' may have got more 'support' had it been there from the beginning. Not to mention the Danny Fiat option!

Cheers,
Ian

 

+2

It's all good entertainment.

Guess it all depends on who you're a fan/hater of.....

Cheers,
Ian

 

I did mention those two after I saw you had the WRONG options for the poll

I have know eye deer how you could have left Danii out , according to Vettel it's always his fault

Anyway, good to see the "real" culprit is getting named and shamed

 

Why is it that I feel Michael in one of the Ferraris would be right in the mix making it a 3 way battle for the WDC

 

You got me on this one,after 5 races, with only another 17 to go.Might be a very different scenario by the mid season break.i won't dwell on who has actually won the WDC a few times already..leave that one to our resident expert!

even more lol lol lol lol