2015 Japanese Grand Prix

[longisland]

We just found the answer for track limits. I'm not advocating hazard to drivers but Kvyat's shunt serves a reminder the penalty on driver error. I'm not a fan of the AstroTurf, it would be better off with rumble strips/ same goes to other Tarmac runoffs. the run offs should be able to slow the cars down as a deterrent and a safety feature. I'm suggesting a rough surface pavement.

[henners88]

I quite like having the grass as it forces the driver to respect the limit. If they don't then they have a shunt.

[Nitrodaze]

I quite like having the grass as it forces the driver to respect the limit. If they don't then they have a shunt.

In the wet or abit of damp, grass is as good as driving on ice as it does little to slow the cars. Gravel has been the best answer in the past l think. It is very effective at slowing the cars and they get bugged down in it as punishment for their mistake. Astroturf is no better than grass in damp conditions.

That accident looked like a repeat of Bianchi all over again for a moment [ l mean fatal]. Glad Kyvat is ok and unscathed. I am sort of happy for Rosberg, as his season has seemed quite ordinary by his 2014 standard. Winning tomorrow is another thing but he has the job half done at this stage.

Mercedes must be quite relieved to resume their dominant position after Singapore. I would be glad to eat humble pie if hey continue on this path to the end of the season.

[dj_bytedisaster]

I quite like having the grass as it forces the driver to respect the limit. If they don't then they have a shunt.

That's all jolly well, but not every overstepping the track limits is intentional, and a driver error shouldn't come with the death penalty. On one hand we want drivers to push hard, which means inevitably mistakes are made, but on the other hand we want to see them punished if they leave the track. Well, Jules Bianchi went off-track...

[Nitrodaze]

That's all jolly well, but not every overstepping the track limits is intentional, and a driver error shouldn't come with the death penalty. On one hand we want drivers to push hard, which means inevitably mistakes are made, but on the other hand we want to see them punished if they leave the track. Well, Jules Bianchi went off-track...

I agree, on tight circuits like Suzuka, an effective run off that slows the cars dramatically is required. Lessens hasn't been learnt in this area of the track.

[henners88]

Sorry perhaps you are right. I get my priorities mixed up as I enjoy road racing where the danger is the thrill and with f1 the aim has gone the other way. Safe is good even if it waters the thrill down a bit. I wouldn't want to see another Bianchi incident either.

[steveaki13]

Morning Guys, Girls, Donkeys and Dawgs

[Koz]

Is it me or did Hamilton push Rosberg off the track?

[steveaki13]

It was rude but unless the stewards look at it, I guess it was fine.

[Koz]

Williams actually did something interesting and right with their pits!
A miracle!