As others have said in various ways, how can this ever be defined or enforced? Utterly ridiculous. I would love to read an explanation of how it can.
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As others have said in various ways, how can this ever be defined or enforced? Utterly ridiculous. I would love to read an explanation of how it can.
Everyone is fed up that apparently there will be someone appointed by the FIA to check that FA receives equal treatment in his quest against LH.
Not being fond of any of the two drivers I can only say that it was a very very good move by the FIA to accept the Spanish Federation's request, because let's not forget it wasn't the FIA's idea.
FA made a public comment about his fears that the team may disadvantage him in comparison with Hamilton. It wasn't because he knew that McLaren will do it, it's (as it was the case with Renault 1 year ago) just a very astute way to make sure that this won't happen, as McLaren can't afford to make any mistake now that the Spaniard has directed all the eyes on them.
And as we all know a day or two later McLaren felt the need to declare publicly that they won't favor any driver. At this moment it was 1-0 to Alonso.
Why did the Spanish Federation feel the need to ask for the right to closely watch the proceedings from the McLaren box, or were they (as some believe) invited by McLaren to do so? I have no idea.
But we know that the FIA happily accepted it as they know that this will only add to the transparency of the final fight. And at this moment transparency and fair play is all that F1 needs.
The FIA know that the person appointed for this task won't be able to check everything, not even if it was Ross Brawn himself, McLaren knows it also, Alonso and the Spanish Federation know it too. It's just a move to give people a stronger impression of fairness no matter what happens.
Don't worry, no matter what happens, no one will come screaming that Ron favored Hamilton! ;)
In the end I fail to see why everyone is so outraged because of this so called "checking of McLaren's intra-team equality"! And everyone also includes Jackie Stewart, who should know even better than us, with his ridiculous claims. :)
Can you explain why the FIA did not send one of their officials into the Renault garage to ensure that Alonso was being treated fairly or equally?Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Because the image of the sport wasn't at a low as it is now and because Renault weren't a team with the "Chater's" label hanging over their heads, and also because he wasn't fighting his team mate in the WDC fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Well Renault had been caught "cheating" (with their use of the mass damper), and their #1 driver was complaining that he didn't have the support of the team he was driving for. Sound familiar?Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Very, I don't suppose there is a common denominator here do you?Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Like, perhaps, Alon_______so unhappy that I am being beaten by a rookie, and therefore he MUST be getting better treatment.
Tsk :rolleyes:
My feelings are based on the fact that if you read my posts, I think it is a joke--and really insulting to a real race fan....Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Just what is he going to do? Check air pressures? Check engine mapping? Examine clutch parts? Run engines on dynos? Measure ride height?Check air/gas composition in tires? Check shocks to ascertain proper rebound?
or just stand around and go :monkeedan
Maybe he could check Mac for flexible floors or hidden mass dampers that work better on LH's cars rather than FA?
Oh, I get it, you say it is because:"It's just a move to give people a stronger impression of fairness no matter what happens."
Sort of like having a referre/umpire in thos pro westling matches!!!! gives a stronger impression of fairness.....well all they have to do is :beer:
If they want " a really big shoooooww" of fairness, the kind that PT Barnum would put on, I still say the best way is to start flipping quarters (or max/benie) such that neither the team nor FA or LH know what car/set up they will have right before qualifying and the race....with special pit crews selected from other teams...Might be a big joke as well, but it would ensure more fairness than this big joke.... :crazy: ...
and add more suspense and drama ("will he go or will he stay..." just like all the posts on who is driving for who next year), especially since passing does not happen in races and when attempts are made, are likely to result in penalties than a real pass,...... esp. with like the Kube attempt on LH..........
Will the FIA also be ensuring that the inherent disadvantage the rookie Hamilton is at compared with the twice WDC Alonso is ironed out?
And what else? Maybe allow Fernando to use only one hand to bring him down to Hamilton's level?! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
Because they weren't approached by the Spanish Automobile Club?Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
People seem to be seeing this as it being against Mclaren, but, to be honest, I think it will help them.
If Hamilton wins the title, as I expect him too, then having an observer in the garage from the FIA gives Alonso's inevitable after-season outbursts very little credibility.