There does seem to be a lot of space but that’s asking Lewis (without knowing what’s going on) to go off the racing line with a corner coming up, where he’d never go for the overtake. Max could’ve done a better job, I.e., move to the right and stay there. I don’t think there’ll be penalties though
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There does seem to be a lot of space but that’s asking Lewis (without knowing what’s going on) to go off the racing line with a corner coming up, where he’d never go for the overtake. Max could’ve done a better job, I.e., move to the right and stay there. I don’t think there’ll be penalties though
You really are something else
Such a nothing decision, a penalty without any actual penalty, bit of a cop out really.
Here's the document if anyone wants to see all of it:
https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/decision-document/2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Offence - Car 33 - Causing a collision.pdf
This part bothers me:
"Whilst accepting that the driver of Car 44 could have overtaken Car 33 when that car
first slowed, we understand why he (and the driver of Car 33) did not wish to be the
first to cross the DRS."
(it also said neither car wanted to cross the line first a bit later on)
but Surely the DRS detection line shouldn't matter when it comes to letting a car go past.
BREAKING: Verstappen handed time penalty for Hamilton incident - but stays second
There we have it, the verdict is in from the stewards.
They have handed Max Verstappen a 10-second time penalty for that clash with Lewis Hamilton on Lap 37, although he stays second as he was 16 seconds ahead of third-placed Valtteri Bottas at that time.
He is also given two penalty points on his license.
There we have it, the verdict is in from the stewards.
They have handed Max Verstappen a 10-second time penalty for that clash with Lewis Hamilton on Lap 37, although he stays second as he was 16 seconds ahead of third-placed Valtteri Bottas at that time.
He is also given two penalty points on his license.
That's expected, let's give him a penalty which has zero impact on the outcome.
He does move to the right early but then he comes back to the centre and then goes to the right again…all the while changing his speed. If he has broke on the racing line to ensure Lewis passes before DRS with Lewis behind him after the changes in direction I seriously think he’s in trouble. I don’t understand the telemetry data though!
Edit - 10 second penalty which makes zero difference. All on Abu Dhabi then!
It's basically free reign to break the rules again.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if Max doesn't attempt to take Lewis out next weekend, he just doesn't seem to have to follow the same rulebook everyone else does.
People give up positions multiple times every race but I have never seen anyone do it like Max did it today. Just go to the side and let him have it
Another cop out.
Once again he has been judged to be in the wrong but faces next to no consequence - which is exactly why he'll continue to things like this.
Lewis is smart enough to back out when required, it's something he has learnt over the years, even when he was scrapping with Vettel and Rosberg it was never this bad.
Max on the other hand just fails to yield, you would hope he will learn but there's no one around him to guide him or put him straight.
It's bizarre. He's a man child. On the first restart why can't he let Lewis take the corner, he's banged to rights. But no, he has to come back onto the racing line impeding him, that's the biggest example of spoiled and entitled racing you will see. Every other driver on the grid would slip back in behind Lewis rejoining the track or atleast side by side.
Unless they crash, and Max wins the championship due to winning a 2-lap race in Spa.
I really, really hope they don't both crash out in the last race. I want them to race for it.
Well, Max slowed down quite a lot earlier to let Lewis past, but he didn't overtake.
Here's the summary in the FIA document:
"At turn 21 the driver of car 33 was given the instruction to give back a position to car 44 and was told by the team to do so “strategically”.
Car 33 slowed significantly at turn 26. However, it was obvious that neither driver wanted to take the lead prior to DRS detection line 3.
The driver of Car 33 stated that he was wondering why Car 44 had not overtaken and the driver of Car 44 stated that, not having been aware at that stage that Car 33 was giving the position back, was unaware of the reason Car 33 was slowing.
In deciding to penalise the driver of Car 33, the key point for the Stewards was that the driver of Car 33 then braked suddenly (69 bar) and significantly, resulting in 2.4g deceleration
Whilst accepting that the driver of Car 44 could have overtaken Car 33 when that car first slowed, we understand why he (and the driver of Car 33) did not wish to be the first to cross the DRS."
On top of the 5? So 15 total? That's awfully close!
So he did break test him. Unbelievable punishment. So he can cause a collision next week and win the title.
“driver ofCar 33 then braked suddenly (69 bar) and significantly, resulting in 2.4g deceleration”
“driver ofCar 33 then braked suddenly (69 bar) and significantly, resulting in 2.4g deceleration”
Last race is going to be a nail biter.
The FIA really need to look at
1) teams making changes to cars under a red flag.
2) giving back places in a DRS zone. If you're giving a place back you really shouldn't be entitled to DRS, surely?
1) teams making changes to cars under a red flag.
2) giving back places in a DRS zone. If you're giving a place back you really shouldn't be entitled to DRS, surely?
I feel Bottas drives clean but Perez is no saint. I would worry if I was Hamilton.
I forget the lap number. He received a black and white flag for it.
Agreed on both. I thought giving positions and then immediately retaking was handled years ago but I guess not.
Didn't Bottas take out multiple cars a couple of races ago?
Masi is terrible.
It's as transparent as Horner on the radio isn't it!
Its unreal
You can get 2/1 with SkyBet on max winning the title, if that interests anybody
Yeah, that'd be the best end to it, regardless of who wins.
Really hope the regulation changes for next season doesn't disrupt the competitiveness we have this year. It's been so much fun throughout.
Makes such a huge difference when there's an actual fight for the title.
Michael Masi told Mercedes it was borderline black and white for 'unsportsmanlike behaviour' I think he said.
Basically warning them, but he didn't actually receive the black and white flag.
New rule. Penalty was "lead minus a bit".
I was also thinking this. Big brown envelopes to sign this off.
Just like the half points race that wasn't a race. The ruling bodies in F1 have crumbled.
Pointless.
So the stewards have confirmed a brake test and the result for that is only a 10 second penalty? Doesn’t that mean if you’re leading a rival in a race but you’ll lose a championship you can brake test then and hope they lose a wing and you’re OK? For example in 2016 Lewis is leading Rosberg but he needs Rosberg further back. Well, Brake test him, accept your 10 second and you might put him out of the race.
Yep.
People talk about this being a great F1 rivalry and racing etc. But if one driver isn't following the rules and isn't being punished, then it's not really proper racing is it.
Looks like the stewards have dealt with all the business from the race now. They've issued the final race classifications, with 5+10 second time penalties for Verstappen, finishing 21.8 seconds behind Hamilton, and a 5-second penalty for Tsunoda.
Also, issued the updated championship points classification, with Mazepin still managing to place 21st in a 20-driver championship.
Also, issued the updated championship points classification, with Mazepin still managing to place 21st in a 20-driver championship.
God you talk some rubbish.
So the penalty equates to no penalty. That's just dumb.
I get they dont want to affect the outcome of this title race, but the amount of shit Max has gotten away with these past few races is absolutely ridiculous.
I get they dont want to affect the outcome of this title race, but the amount of shit Max has gotten away with these past few races is absolutely ridiculous.
It always been the case with making changes at red flags, part of the reason it’s a red flag is debris on the ground are you going to punish drivers who have a slow puncture and make them come in once the race has started, lewis benefited from it a few weeks back repairing parts of the car.
Drs will probably be fazed out after next season
Effectively, they’re saying Verstappen is to blame for causing a very unnecessary collision, but the punishment handed out seems to have been diluted to preserve entertainment going into next week. That’s an awfully dangerous precedent that they’re setting
No no. "Hamilton drove into him".
Ridiculous that anyone can defend this guy.
The FIA and F1 corporate are desperate for Max to be champion. It stinks.