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17th December 2021, 19:37 #21
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I think a very clear protest was required at least. It was a dodgy end to the season and the FIA did not make any effort to review what happened at the end of the race or the next day. They have not shown any motivation to understand if the action of their staff was conducted to their regulations. So l see no reason why Hamilton and Mercedes should attend the FIA ceremonies with the issue unaddressed. They have at least spared the FIA and F1 the aggravation of a long drawn out legal proceedings. I think that was magnanimous.
This is the sort of occasion when one misses Max Mosley. A controversial man but a stickler for fairness and proper procedures.
It would be a mistake for the new president to make an issue out of this. It would only serve to rub salt into wounds that are still very raw. And may lead to unexpected reactions.
On sincerity of Mercedes and Hamilton's congratulatory gestures, It was the right thing to do but does not need to be construed as being happy with the situation. Neither are they obliged to mean it.Last edited by Nitrodaze; 17th December 2021 at 19:47.
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17th December 2021, 20:04 #22
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I already had a thread on how FIA rules (Red flag rules) and Massi don't make sense. Your response was.
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Now you want to see a change in the rules? Your problem is you never have a consistent position. You can't fight just when you don't like it when something goes against Hamilton. You have to be consistent regardless of whether it goes against him or not. Right is right, wrong is wrong. There is a lot wrong with the FIA.
The FIA rules and penalties need to be looked at and re-done. The whole steward system is crap. It is amateurish.
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18th December 2021, 09:31 #23
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Hello F1nkie. I think you are being inconsistent. Your post was about stopping teams from fixing or changing tyres during red flags. Which the rules allow l might add. Abu Dhabi is about a decision that is not supported by the rules. You seem to have some confusion of what you stand for and what you are arguing about. Read all the threads about this issue and post your perspective with respect to other posters.Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.
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19th December 2021, 08:20 #24
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19th December 2021, 10:27 #25
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19th December 2021, 15:35 #26
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Rather than thinking he's on the take , I think he was a guy in a really high pressure , and excessively awkward moment , who made a really bad decision .
So , I'll thank you for not including me in your idea of what's deep down in all of us .
I want you to note my use of the word "think" in my first paragraph .
It denotes that it is my opinion .
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19th December 2021, 19:31 #27
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One thing about you is you are consistently wrong on everything.
Your post was about stopping teams from fixing or changing tyres during red flags.
Abu Dhabi is about a decision that is not supported by the rules.
You seem to have some confusion of what you stand for and what you are arguing about.
You might go change your tampon.
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19th December 2021, 21:36 #28
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who regulates the regulator
Having been a fan of F1 for many years this type incident does not do the sport any good at all. It seems that the Fia can be manipulated
and it is so obvious that no way was Hamilton going to be able to be ALLOWED another winning year. Verstappen was boosted up all the way by the media etc which is a wonder his head fitted into his helmet and his attitude is one which should not be admired in the sport.
I have seen them all come and go but this has been the worst ever.
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20th December 2021, 06:17 #29
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In this case, I was talking theoretically - that if Masi was trying to help Red Bull or Verstappen, Hamilton pitting (and ceding track position to Verstappen) would have enabled him to do so without bending or breaking any rules, he could have just left the SC out to the chequered flag.
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21st December 2021, 12:38 #30
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