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I wonder how many people -directly or indirectly close to FIA/F1/LM- made last minute online bets on Verstappen, as soon as they were informed about what Masi was going to do (deployment of the SC, cherry-pick of […]

The rule says: “any lapped cars will be required to pass”, not “any lapped cars can pass”.

Totally different.

Well, at the light of FIA’s interpretation of the rules and the arguments they used to reject Mercedes appeal, the hypothetical/satirical situation described above could be possible and deemed legal.

Michael Masi: Hmm, 10 laps to go and P1 on old tyres has a 32 secs. over P2 on brand new tyres and 8 backmarkers between them. But as Article 15.3 of the ISC entitles me to “use” the safety car when I want, the […]

I think the rule is pretty clear.

Otherwise, that would mean the RD has total control on “when” or how to use” the safety car at his own will at *any* situation of the race.

“Leader has 30secs over P2 ? That […]

If you read the rule 15.3 of the ISC in full (and not only a part taken out of context to backup your version of the things) it clearly states the RD has “overriding authority” over the decisions of the clerk of […]

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Spot on!

“Nemo iudex in causa sua” so Merc should go ahead with the appeal to the fullest extent.

Thanks! =)

Verstappen. He was born in Belgium and is Belgian-Dutch.

Is Hamilton goint to start the sprint race from last place on the grid or from the pitlane ?

As soon as the SC sign starts to flash in the panels around the circuit, drivers know the pitlane is automatically closed, except for much needed car repairs or DNF’s .

A red light sign at the pit entry is not […]

Hamilton is totally the one to blame here as he lifted in the middle of the corner and Albon was already well ahead when they made contact. But Albon’s lack of experience might have cost him an almost certain win […]

Fastest car doesn’t mean best car.

Truth is, despiste having a (very) slight power advantage over the Merc engine this season, the Ferrari car is still quite unbalanced, hard on its tyres and is overall an […]

You’re right, Vettel wasn’t alongside. He was actually *AHEAD* when they touched.

It’s the perfect example of a racing incident. Wise decision, IMO.

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Vettel sticked to the agreement by not overatking a crying Le Clerc before Turn 2.

The same way I couldn’t care less for your (or your “sea of millions”) opinions, really. As I value a lot more the ones of former classic F1 world champions like Andretti or Mansell, drivers from eras where real […]

Who cares about Rosberg’s opinion when we have a lot of other drivers thinking and saying otherwise ? Not me, “for sure”.