Driver of the Epic Race - Bahrain

[steveaki13]

Problem is inconsistecy though. Vettel got punished. A year before - alonso did not get punished for the same offense. Schuimacher was let go. This year HAM did also not get punished. Rosberg did not get punished in China 2012, Maldonado did get punsihed last year at Spa (although- seriously- that guy can't be punished enough). Either all or nobody: FIA must decide what's what.

Its more fun to pick on certain drivers though.

[steveaki13]

I couldn't give Hamilton the driver of the race in Malaysia because it looked far too easy, but yesterday I think he worked hard for it. Rosberg drove superbly too and if the other teams are no match for Mercedes its nice to see both drivers are allowed to race to the bitter end. It was nice to see both drivers attack aggressively but know where to draw the line and it must have given the pit wall a few heart in mouth moments. Great stuff!

There was some great racing up and down the field too and I think Ricciardo deserves a mention for making up so much ground. Perez showed McLaren why they were too quick to get rid of him. A thoroughly enjoyable race and dare I say the best race for a couple of years IMHO.

I agree Henners. It was probably the best race I have watched since Canada 2011 when all was chaos and JB won from 21st at one point.

[henners88]

Problem is inconsistecy though. Vettel got punished. A year before - alonso did not get punished for the same offense. Schuimacher was let go. This year HAM did also not get punished. Rosberg did not get punished in China 2012, Maldonado did get punsihed last year at Spa (although- seriously- that guy can't be punished enough). Either all or nobody: FIA must decide what's what.

I agree there are inconsistencies, but I think it was the physical dangers that have been analysed rather than the black and white rule of pushing someone off the track. Whether or not that is right or wrong is down to the observer. At Monza in both years Alonso and Vettel pushed each other off the track onto grass and gravel at speeds of 190mph which could have resulted in a very nasty accident. In Bahrain we saw drivers pushing rivals onto smooth tarmac where speeds were not affected and the danger was slightly less IMO. With the newer tracks the run off area's are more forgiving and drivers tend to use this to their advantage.

I think it would have left a very sour taste if Lewis had been punished yesterday after such a thrilling race. Nobody wants to see another Spa 2008.

[henners88]

I agree Henners. It was probably the best race I have watched since Canada 2011 when all was chaos and JB won from 21st at one point.

Yeah it feels like its been far too long. I think China will be epic with both drivers being previous winners and its a track they are both comfortable with. I think we are in for a treat

[steveaki13]

Yes Nico goes well there and was adamant he was winning in China and Lewis doesn't like coming second either. It could be a great race. Roll on China.

[The Black Knight]

Problem is inconsistecy though. Vettel got punished. A year before - alonso did not get punished for the same offense. Schuimacher was let go. This year HAM did also not get punished. Rosberg did not get punished in China 2012, Maldonado did get punsihed last year at Spa (although- seriously- that guy can't be punished enough). Either all or nobody: FIA must decide what's what.

Well if there's inconsistency in the rules that's an issue for the FIA to sort out. Blame them, don't complain about the drivers that take advantage of the inconsistencies.

[henners88]

Vettel performed the exact same line through that corner on his team mate yet its Hamilton getting the heat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeTmoMyx-iM

How many of these guys do we need to punish?

[dj_bytedisaster]

Vettel performed the exact same line through that corner on his team mate yet its Hamilton getting the heat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeTmoMyx-iM

How many of these guys do we need to punish?

Erm. Unless you missed it - Danny almost dipped his frontwheel off track on approach to the corner already. He was never going to make that corner any other way anyway. That's not the same as shoving someone outside.

[Warriwa]

I am surprised a lot of people are mentioning Nico as Driver of the race. Regardless of the entertaining show, he couldn't get past Lewis using the faster tires, even with the advantage of the safety car. Very disappointing.

[henners88]

The goal posts move depending on who it is. I've watched it multiple times now and it's exactly the same as anything Rosberg and Hamilton did. Daniel putting a wheel off the track on entry has no effect on him being on the outside at the exit of the corner so let's look at these instances with equal criticism. I don't have a problem with either but we need perspective here and not a different set of specs for a different set of drivers.