2014 F1 SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX: RACE *** SPOILERS ***

I have not read all of the recent posts, but Eddie Irvine noted that Alonso was openly speaking to Red Bull (presumably about a seat for next year). Can't imagine Red Bull would give up either Vettel or Ricciardo (love to see him in a Ferrari). So he may be fishing for more money.

 

You would have to ask Hami that question.

 

Poor old Koby, he was right all along

 

So it's not just OPINION that Nico did nothing wrong.....he actually obeyed the rules. That means that it was Hamilton's fault that contact occurred! Oh no...I hear heads exploding.

See above

Smartest move Nico's done all year. No he's shown Lewis that he won't be screwed with. If you think that won't be in the back of Lewis' mind, you're very wrong IMO

So much for calling him a cheat!! lol

 

I was a bit surprised by the ACTUAL rule too, I would have thought it would be the same as V8 stupidracing where you need to have half the car or more alongside to get racing room.

The fanbois will hardly have even noticed the rule book, it was Maldonado's fault after all

 

A flow chart?

Is this the Ox Flow incident now?

 

Go and watch the race !!!

I've watched it twice ... and NOT to view the racing incident, Dan just streeted them, on old tyres

 

The "half-car alongside" rule (or guide) is what i've always found to be "reasonable" as well. But that's not the rule book for F1

According to F1 rules, Nico was under no obligation to back out of that incident ... front wing alongside a rear tire is all you need, to constitute a "substantial" position or threat. And Rosberg made no admission of intentionally "causing" the contact either ... that was simply Hamilton's interpretation, of Rosberg's unwillingness to back off.

No penalties, is the right call.

 

Its on my DVR which is a couple of thousand miles away.
It will keep.

 

Lewis' fans heads exploding everywhere!!

As it turns out, Nico didn't screw Lewis....Lewis screwed Lewis! Hilarious, really.

 

So you have learnt something as well then otherwise you wouldn't be bending my ears, its' a pathetic rule and you know it, yet it suits your purpose so be it, now go and detect me some biscuits Inspector.

BTW I didn't call Nico a cheat, you must have thought that to say it...

 

You're not the only one posting on here, you know. I know you think the world revolves around you, but.....

 

Well your's must be, you made your own little thread on how much you want Lewis to win Kahboom

 

Yes......I still want him to win, despite him screwing himself.

 

Ok then please refrain from putting words in my mouth then and I'll shut it.

 

I don't recall doing that. Again, you're not the only one posting about this, you know.

 

Personally I hope he reverts to type and smashes every man and his dog out of his way, afterall having being enlightened that he was in the wrong holding his line as lead driver, he should have a smashing time

 

I haven't called Nico a cheat, sly bstrd maybe ok

 

Oh and remind me your post count am I reading it wrong ....

 

I didn't say YOU called him a cheat. Read again.

 

Forgive me then..... it's my memory and the wish to forget things, Well I'll cover myself in egg and flour and bake myself for 14 minutes, for upsetting you.

 

I don't DO upset. Chillax

 

Am having great evening mate..no worries..

 

Seems that this explanation specifically applies to passing on a straight, fwiw...

20.4 Any driver defending his position on a straight, and before any braking area, may use the full width of the track during his first move, provided no significant portion of the car attempting to pass is alongside his. Whilst defending in this way the driver may not leave the track without justifiable reason.

 

Re: the rule about significant portion wouldn't apply in this case would it? This seems like it relates to weaving to take the inside/outside line on a straight before they start braking, in which case the front wing/rear wheel thing is more than fair enough.