Fuel issue- No penalty for BMW/Williams- McLaren to appeal

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Originally Posted by janneppi

How's so? The previous issues have absolutely nothing to do with the fuel issue.

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There is an issue here: the team was penalised but the drivers were not; I think that set a precedent.

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Yes but spygate is more serious and Lewis also did a boo-boo in free practice as well ;)

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Yeah, but that was in practice, and Lewis blocking Kimi during his hot laps was in qualifying. Nothing to do with the last race! :D

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Originally Posted by Valve Bounce

There is an issue here: the team was penalised but the drivers were not; I think that set a precedent.

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Yeah but that doesn't count because it helped Hamilton, while this one is different cause it didn't help him.
At least that's the McLaren logic.

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Originally Posted by Caroline

Absolutely. When do you stop trawling back? After 1 race, 10 races, 5 seasons? The irregularities were in this race, so this race should be examined only. I hope the FIA put this to bed. We have a new world champion and if that is to change ( I sincerely hope not) let it be done swiftly.

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People should never stop trawling back as long as it is done for JUSTICE!

ioan, are you seriously suggesting that FIA should ignore McLaren's appeal on the grounds they didn't punish Hamilton earlier for completely different issues?

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Originally Posted by janneppi

ioan, are you seriously suggesting that FIA should ignore McLaren's appeal on the grounds they didn't punish Hamilton earlier for completely different issues?

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Yes but Hamilton could have got an advantage. Why should the fine for the BMW and Williams drivers be any heavier. There's a difference between fuel that's slightly too cold and using a set of tyres too many ;)

Daniel, the severity of possible punishments should in no way be affected by what other teams have gotten for completely different matters.

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Originally Posted by janneppi

ioan, are you seriously suggesting that FIA should ignore McLaren's appeal on the grounds they didn't punish Hamilton earlier for completely different issues?

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The issue is the application of the rules by the FIA. The fault for inconsistency, if there is any, rests with the FIA not any team.

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Originally Posted by janneppi

ioan, are you seriously suggesting that FIA should ignore McLaren's appeal on the grounds they didn't punish Hamilton earlier for completely different issues?

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All I'm suggesting is that they shouldn't expect the other drivers to be punished when their driver escaped punishment 2x during the last week end, one for a technical issue (like the fuel temps) and one of his own making (he interfered with Kimi's qualifying laps twice while he was on his outlaps).

So? :p :

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Originally Posted by janneppi

Daniel, the severity of possible punishments should in no way be affected by what other teams have gotten for completely different matters.

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On the contrary it should! The penalties for deliberate infringements should always be harsh, Ones where it's a grey area shouldn't be too harsh but should send a message to be more careful and when it's clear that it was an accident or not intentional then the penalty should be minimal if indeed there should even be one.