Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
It was not a dangerous situation. Cars with punctures have typically been driven with just the carcass back to the pits to be replaced in the past without punishment, l don't see why there should be an issue with this instance.
First of all , not to be argumentative , but it was , indeed dangerous .
And , my issue with it was that he didn't pit , but instead , risked the tire flying to bits and smashing the front wing into a zillion pieces in the final turn on the final lap , with Max 5 or so seconds behind .
Had he gone back to the pits as you suggested is typical and not punishable , I would have no problem with it .

On any other lap in the race , Lewis would never have considered staying out with a blown tire .
Add to it that it's a right turn onto the final straight , which puts the most strain on that front left blown tire .
And then add that Max was on a fastest lap coming up quickly from behind , pushing Lewis .

On Lewis's side is that it was a brave gamble , and it worked out .

But , it would never have been allowed or even attempted on any other lap (that is , passing the pit entrance with an already blown tire)for safety reasons .


Let me make it clear here , that I'm glad he didn't pit , as it harkened back to the days of Gilles running around on three wheels , refusing to concede defeat . I loved it then and I love it now .

But , i'm struggling a little with where the "safe" line is for the stewards .