Petrov says he was right to defend his position

[CNR]

http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/34438.html

Vitaly Petrov said he had absolutely no choice as a racing driver but defend his position from Fernando Alonso even though the Ferrari driver was fighting tooth and nail for his third world title.
Alonso gesticulated angrily at Petrov on the slowing down lap for holding him up but Petrov defended his actions because he was in a race for valuable team points as well.

[Dave B]

http://www.unlap.co.uk/160-petrov-is...rt.html?ref=nf




Anyway, damn right. He had his own race to worry about, and potentially a career on the line. He was racing for position, end of story. One could argue that it was worse for Hamilton being stuck behind Kubica, knowing that he wasn't really racing the Pole as he had yet to stop, but bottom line is it's up to the guy behind to get past. Alonso had a few half-hearted lunges, most of which saw him go off track, but despite the team suggesting he "use his talent" he couldn't get past Vitali for toffee.

[wattoroos]

probaly petrovs best display all year and proved how boring the abu dhabi track is. there was more overtaking in singapore

[Valve Bounce]

Maybe Alonso thought Petrov should have followed Massa's example. :

[wattoroos]

Maybe Alonso thought Petrov should have followed Massa's example. :

, he did get very ****ty but petrov says all is good, maybe he gave him plenty of vodka

[Big Ben]

Maybe Alonso thought Petrov should have followed Massa's example. :

hilarious... and so so witty... I hope you didn't get a headache

[RJL25]

hilarious... and so so witty... I hope you didn't get a headache

oops, the bottom lips gone, the eyes are welling up... do you need a tissue champ?

[Big Ben]

oops, the bottom lips gone, the eyes are welling up... do you need a tissue champ?

You are a few minutes late with your tissue. I had something to wipe but now I'm good. I'll keep you in mind next time.

[RJL25]

[Big Ben]

Of course he was right. Deep down even FA knows petrov was right. Deep down even JA knows Petrov was right and he should have tried to do the same.

I'm pretty sure most of you could understand FA's frustration if you wanted to. This is modern f1, and you lose the championship because the car is not 2 seconds faster than the one in front of you.