Driver/donkey of the race

[Knock-on]

He saw lewis alongside and decided to turn in anyway. Really crap Massa, really crap.

[ioan]

Regarding RBR's quickness after the start... I remember, when no refueling was introduced, it was said that the Renault engine was less thirsty than others and that's why teams using that engine would benefit by being especially fast in the beginning of races as they would need to carry less fuel. There hasn't been any mention of this theory recently, but perhaps could be the case?

The Renault is not only a frugal engine it also has less power than the Mercedes and Ferrari engines so it is a rather mute point IMO.

[Knock-on]

The Renault is not only a frugal engine it also has less power than the Mercedes and Ferrari engines so it is a rather mute point IMO.

Used to. Don't you remember the FIA gave them leave to catch up or did you conveniently forget that

[ioan]

Used to. Don't you remember the FIA gave them leave to catch up or did you conveniently forget that

All of them were given that possibility until a couple of years ago. IMO Renault made the choice to go with less consumption and thus less power given the race fuel regulation.

[anthonyvop]

The should just go ahead and name it the "Lewis Hamilton Donkey of the Race Award"

[kfzmeister]

He saw lewis alongside and decided to turn in anyway. Really crap Massa, really crap.

Hamilton lifted and besides, you go off the line and you're off. Lewis hit Massa's rear tire not the front. What's that say about position? Steward is Donkey!

[555-04Q2]

The race steward who made the Massa/Hammy call. Think it was Herbert?

[F16]

Lewis is trying to take from the inside and Massa is trying to defend. Is it only me, Massa is visible already at the front, actually he can avoid hitting Massa's rear wheel, 'too offensive'. For being offensive and defensive drivers both drivers deserve penalty imo.

Man of the race is Mr. Bean, pulling facial expression for the incident.

[penagate]

Donkey - as other thread, Massa for destroying his suspension again on the kerbs that everyone else avoided

I don't think Massa is totally at fault for this one. In this onboard video Michael consistently hits the 'baguettes' (including the one that Massa hit during the race) with no ill effects. It seems to me that the area around joint between the pushrod and upright/wishbone on the Ferrari is simply too weak.

[Warriwa]

Lewis is trying to take from the inside and Massa is trying to defend. Is it only me, Massa is visible already at the front, actually he can avoid hitting Massa's rear wheel, 'too offensive'. For being offensive and defensive drivers both drivers deserve penalty imo.

Man of the race is Mr. Bean, pulling facial expression for the incident.

I laughed out loud when I saw Bean do his face, and then I started to question myself.
Was it really a Bean expression?