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Explain to me why... (Race Spoiler!)

Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by ScuderiaRossa, Jun 10, 2007.

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  1. ScuderiaRossa

    ScuderiaRossa Formula 3
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    ...FA was not penalized for cutting the first corner at the start of the race!? He lost one position to Heidfeld, but certainly could have lost more...

    Crappy race overall; at lest RK escaped that awful crash relatively unharmed.

    LH/McLaren are starting to remind me of the Senna days.
     
  2. Kieran

    Kieran F1 Rookie

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    I do believe you will only get penalised if you pick up positions cutting the track, otherwise you're safe.
     
  3. Der Meister

    Der Meister Formula Junior

    Aug 16, 2005
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    I think that boy should get some sort of penalty. His race craft getting back on the track after the excursions have been less than WDC like. the starts of the race come most to my mind, Spain and today. Off the track then a quick dash back on with little care for the drivers behind.
     
  4. Moca

    Moca Formula 3

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    When i saw the GP, im laughing off myself. AF cutting that corner 4 times, if im right?
     
  5. Far Out

    Far Out F1 Veteran

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    Yes.



    Speaking of the penalty rule, I think (not sure about it) it doesn't say you're punished for gaining positions but rather for "taking advantage" of cutting the corner. So it is or rather would have been up to the stewarts to discuss if Alonso took advantage of that incident in the first corner.
     
  6. ScuderiaRossa

    ScuderiaRossa Formula 3
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    It seems like he did take advantage, because he just nipped FM for a position...
     
  7. ricksb

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  8. tuttebenne

    tuttebenne F1 Rookie

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    I too am eating crow regarding his staying clear of the Wall of Champions. Now Alonso will be driving for Williams or Red Bull sooner than I thought.
     
  9. BMW.SauberF1Team

    BMW.SauberF1Team F1 World Champ

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    I'm definitely going to download this race (ITV version) once it pops up on bit torrent. Plus, I want to see the pre and post race coverage that FOX so kindly left out.
     
  10. OC Speed Junkie

    OC Speed Junkie Formula 3

    Aug 6, 2005
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    Same here. I hate when it is covered by anyone other than speed. Needless to say I missed the first 1/3 of the race because it didn't record.
     
  11. Martin H

    Martin H Formula Junior

    Sep 29, 2006
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    I'm sad to say even ITV didn't hang around for post race comments, at least not in the original coverage; they're doing a highlights programme though, which should have more additional comments.
     
  12. TheBigEasy

    TheBigEasy F1 World Champ
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    EXPLAIN TO ME WHY MASSA GOT COMPLETELY BLACK FLAGGED AND NOT JUST A DRIVE-THRU PENALTY????????
     
  13. tomkandy

    tomkandy Rookie

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    The race took longer than usual due to the 4 SC periods, and god forbid anything delay the almighty Corrination Street...
     
  14. bennett

    bennett Formula Junior

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    Because those are the rules. Read the rulebook. (how many times did the crew say that on air? lol)
     
  15. smart_alek

    smart_alek Formula Junior

    Jun 12, 2005
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    Juan Montoya got black flagged in Montreal 2 years ago, while he was leading the race, for the exact same infraction. Those are the rules.
     

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