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One question? How did they know that the fuel temperature was not right? do they regulary take temperatures of fuel in every car. Do they do it at the beginning or at the end, or in middle stints? or do they have real time data of it? I honestly don't know as I never had a clue that fuel temperatures were regulated.
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David
I would assume from the fuel rig before the cars are refuelled?Quote:
Originally Posted by OTA
I think the best that could come from this is that the rule is abolished. If the teams can all cool the fuel down to whatever temperature they want then the fuel will probably all end up at the same temperature anyway.....
Is this done every time they refuel? Who came forward with the story, marshalls or Mac?
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David
Well if you're found to have an underweight car or infringing upon the rules in a technical manner it's usually the stewards who discuss it.Quote:
Originally Posted by OTA
Haug claims that they are appealing not to win the title but to obtain a clarification of the rules and "in the best interest of all teams". Why do they need to lie like that? :mad:
That's the funniest thing since a history book told me the English had the two Boer wars to protect miners rights rather than being the gold and diamond grab that it was :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by tinchote
Because, as Ron constantly reminds us, McLaren has "integrity!" ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by tinchote
Seriously, they should clarify the rule and look at how other teams compared that day (were they also low, but within 10C?, etc.) Perhaps there should be a way to regulate the temp of the fuels rigs and ALL fuel will be within a certain set specification. Then we won't have to go through this again!
As far as a penalty for BMW or Williams, I think a fine would be adequate. Taking away constructors' points would be drastic, and taking away drivers' points would be a joke!
If any team has integrity on pitlane, it is Williams! (And this is from a Ferrari fan!) I can't believe Ron is suggesting his "good friend" Frank's team would cheat or at least be incapable of regulating fuel temps!
Agreed. Though I keep thinking they weren't actually found guilty of anything. They ended up saying there was not solid evidence, and there was contradictory evidence so with that, we will not give a penalty.Quote:
Originally Posted by wmcot
Team "Integrity" is saying, they were found guilty but not punished. From what I've read, therre was insufficient evidence, end of story. I don't see why FIA doesn not just say, "there is nothing to punish" end of story.
I expect that they will do exactly that. Of course, we'll have a bunch of posts about how that's not fair...Quote:
Originally Posted by GP-M3
What have BMW and Williams had to say on the matter? All I've read is why McLaren feel that it's "too important" for them to not appeal. BMW and Williams have effectively been accused of or caught, depending on your point of view, cheating yet seem to be rather silent on the issue.