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because Schumacher was still moving to the right when Barrichello was along side, when it was too late to block, he'd lost the place already.

Which to be fair is only what Webber did, only he moved twice of course, actually I've just been watching it again, and there's an argument to be made that Webber actually moves 3 times, he first defensively positioned his car in the middle of the track, as Massa comes alongside he then moves across again, and then finishes with a particularly viscous swerve that puts Massa in the pit-lane.

Still can't understand why Webber wasn't penalised.

But this all comes back down to the consistency or the lack thereof of the stewards.

ValSalva said:
As far as penalties, Schumacher got off easy.

Obviously not as easy as Webber though. ;)

Had Rubens been forced to touch wheels it could have ended like this horrific accident from Brands (this past weekend).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N990uOS1dz8&feature=player_embedded

Amazingly the driver is not to seriously injured.

Horrific looking accident wasn't it, same location as Herbert's massive accident back in 1988.

Lucky Schumacher left enough space for Rubens then… unlike this clown. ;)

Actually there was another similar accident only a few weeks back, but I can't remember the formula or circuit (UK one though), similiar incideint though, front wheel touched rear wheel, car catapulted end-over-end, over the barriers just avoiding a bridge. :eek:

Anyway... FIA to ramp up wing tests for Belgium.

About time that the FIA acted on this, I'm surprised that they didn't last week in Germany, both photographic and video evidence clearly demonstrate that Red Bull's wing flexes substantially, and to a lesser degree Ferrari's does too.

The FIA's explanation that they passed scrutineering last week and were thus legal was never going to float given the evidence and that previously in 2007, the FIA were quite capable of changing the floor mounting tests in Malaysia after McLaren requested clarification after the Australian GP after they raised concerns about the legality of Ferrari's floor.

Iffy ride height control, blown diffuser, spaghetti wings... clever man though that there Newey isn't he. :eek:

robbieduncan said:
So there we go. Schumacher apologises and says "I have to say that the stewards were correct with their judgement."

Good call Schumi. :cool:

I'm trying to find if Webber was man enough to fess up too, Senna did.
 
So Schumacher IS the Stig! We all saw it.

Hear it again from Clarkson next week.


I just realised that this was the last episode in the series. I miss the challenges from around the world. These UK-based 'adventures' are so poor and depressing. They must have had a severe budget cut...
 
Ah yes. He was jolly lucky indeed.

I love the way he pulls his head down... :eek: presence of thought that... ;) I know I wouldn't have done it, I'd have been far too busy screaming my head off to worry about it being knocked off, that and I very much doubt they'd have been any room in the cockpit to pull myself down after I'd s**t myself after that first barrel roll.
 
Thanks for quoting the rules regarding changing testing procedures.

I think its ridiculous though.....Need less rules like that to promote MUCH more innovation.

I sometimes tech RC car races, and if the rules were written: lipo battery must be 8.44 volts max, but tech director can choose under how much load to test that max voltage.....ugh ugh ugh. I LOVE F1 racing, but the rules are seriously irking me when scrutineer procedures can change...

****, throw 800kg of weight on the endplates...everyone is DQed right???
 
Derek Warwick said:
"and throwing a black flag would have shown a better example to our young drivers that we will not tolerate that kind of driving."

He's surely having a ******* laugh with that one… :rolleyes:

Would this be the same young'uns that crash into their teammates and deny responsibility, or overtake behind the safety car, then fiddle about, letting them re-overtake so that you can then lie about it afterwards to the stewards and have them penalised whilst continuing to lie about it for weeks afterwards even after been presented with the audio evidence, or swerving into and brake testing a rival because they held you up for a second or two in practice? And that's just F1… we're fortunate it's not filtered down into Superleague and Palmer Audi formula's yet then. Whoops…

A black flag and a race ban or two would've been disgraceful. A 10 place grid penalty was more than Webber got.


Or, after taking the time to view the television feed afterwards, be man enough to apologise and own up to making a mistake of course.

Well... at least he didn't lie about for weeks afterwards even after been shown the evidence... hey. ;)
 
A black flag and a race ban or two would've been disgraceful. A 10 place grid penalty was more than Webber got.

You've got to let this Webber thing go. It's unhealthy :D

Somehow with Schumacher I think the officials may have taken into account all of his previous transgressions. I couldn't see them banning him for a race though unless there was a big crash. He sells too many tickets.
 
F1 on the internet?

Ok, off topic but hope that someone can help me out. I really enjoy watching F1 on Speed Channel (live, hate it when it's on FOX and delayed) but I'm thinking of ditching the cable. I find that I don't have enough time to watch a lot of tv lately. I have a NETFLIX subscription and use it to stream shows and also get dvds and BluRays and find that my "instant que" is quite long and haven't made a dent in it. Yes, there are some other shows that I'd like to keep too but I think I can work around them. So, if I can find F1 on line I'd really consider ditching the cable. Any site online where I can continue to watch F1. Thanks in advance.
 
You might be able to get the BBC feed on Justin.tv.

I watched Top Gear's latest series live via one of the streaming channels there.
 
Only a few days to go. Will be interesting to see if McLaren have got any more from their car. Seems like it should suit Red Bull otherwise. Maybe the weather will mix things up a bit too.

I'll predict a Webber win unless it rains in which case Button.
 
Ok, off topic but hope that someone can help me out. I really enjoy watching F1 on Speed Channel (live, hate it when it's on FOX and delayed) but I'm thinking of ditching the cable. I find that I don't have enough time to watch a lot of tv lately. I have a NETFLIX subscription and use it to stream shows and also get dvds and BluRays and find that my "instant que" is quite long and haven't made a dent in it. Yes, there are some other shows that I'd like to keep too but I think I can work around them. So, if I can find F1 on line I'd really consider ditching the cable. Any site online where I can continue to watch F1. Thanks in advance.

I just end up downloading from a torrent site like pirate bay....:eek: Its a bummer to not watch live, but then again, its also a blessing...
 
Great gp today, one of the best of the season so far. So unfortunate for Button but very pleased Vettel and Alonso didn't pick up points.
 
Good race today. Wished Massa could have finished on the podium. Not a Webber fan at all but have to compliment him for congratulating Hamilton on his deserved win at the post race presser.
 
Congrats to Hamilton, although I was freaking out at shades of China 07. :eek:

Vettle. :rolleyes: I'm sure my friend will say it wasn't his fault and the rain caused it....

I hope the title fight keeps up until the end and RB doesn't walk after Monza. Hopefully the new Korean track will play as a wildcard. I wish we were finishing in Brazil since it has so much energy. Maybe the Abu Dhabi race will be more exciting than last year.
 
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