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

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Originally Posted by tinchote

Right on :up: :D



Can you elaborate a little more on your position? You think that cars shouldn't be scrutineered because you may not like the consequences? :confused:

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Sure - this whole season IS a farce and nothing surprises me anymore. Yes, the cars should be checked and rules followed but when has they always been strictly enforced every time out?

A season that has had too much controversy does not need more.

Well I just sat through NASCAR and I'm on lap 10 of Surfer's Paradise to see what else is out there to watch...
just in case :D

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

There are, of course, those who labour under the mistaken belief that this is the case anyway, despite the complete lack of actual evidence. Personally, I'm sick of seeing this view expressed.

I agree with you, though — any change to the championship standings as a result of this would render the season pretty worthless and leave a nasty taste in the mouth.

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And who are the victims in all of this yet again, the fans. As per usual

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Originally Posted by N. Jones

Sure - this whole season IS a farce and nothing surprises me anymore. Yes, the cars should be checked and rules followed but when has they always been strictly enforced every time out?

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Of course they have. MS and DC were disqualified at this same track in 95. A few years later DC was dq'ed - again at Interlagos - because his front wing was too low. A few years ago the Williams' (and Toyota?) cars were disqualified at Canada because of the size of their brake ducts. Last year (or two years ago) we had that thing with the Honda cars. Those are the first that come out of the top of my head.

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Originally Posted by N. Jones

A season that has had too much controversy does not need more.

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What's the meaning of that? Should rules be enforced or not? In any case, what do you exactly complain about?

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Originally Posted by tinchote

Could be fair. Anyway, no matter what they do, someone here will complain that they are biased :rolleyes:

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Very true. As much as I support Hamilton, I'm really hoping the FIA don't disqualify the BMW Saubers and Williamses.

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Originally Posted by tinchote

Of course they have. MS and DC were disqualified at this same track in 95.

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Disqualified and reinstated, mind you. And no constructors points they recieved either.

I've never really been one to buy into FIA conspiracy theories...until now....

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

This will surely prove to be a fuss over nothing, but if it is true that those samples throw up genuine illegalities that merit disqualification, which is possible, what should the FIA do?

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Dock the teams their championship points but not the drivers. That would be a fair outcome.

Or give these cars a drive through penalty.

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

There are, of course, those who labour under the mistaken belief that this is the case anyway, despite the complete lack of actual evidence. Personally, I'm sick of seeing this view expressed.

I agree with you, though — any change to the championship standings as a result of this would render the season pretty worthless and leave a nasty taste in the mouth.

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This is already leaving a nasty taste in my mouth - I was so happy to find Kimi had won, and now this!!

I think its all a storm in a teacup tbh.. and dont see the WDC being affected. If the FIA have any continuity in their punishments, Kimi will remain WDC.. If however they strip him of it and award it to Louis.... despite being a Hamilton fan, I will never watch another F1 race ever again. Alonso is correct, F1 will die...


Fully expect to be tuned in for the 1st race of next season though.. ;)