Tricky

I think you will find the FIA have already put Masi in the bus lane, and are driving full speed towards him. They have surely struck a deal to say how Masi went rogue, and will welcome in a new direction team next […]

Mostly agree, Mercedes had to make a decision, but it was an assessment made with the rules and their application at every other race.
Give how every other safety car had gone, the alternative was to pit HAM, VER […]

I think you are probably right, but if the FIA have managed to calm the waters with Mercedes, at the same time they have fanned the flames with fans because apparently we misunderstood the point of this sport.

Didn’t think the FIA could disrespect the fans any further, but they found a way. Unreal.

Looks like there is a mechanism, from the International Court of Appeals:

10.10.2 In addition, the ICA may admit or dismiss the
appeal, in whole or in part, and may decide to confirm,
waive, mitigate or […]

I think it is worth looking at it this way:
– Mercedes are Constructors World Champions, they can write “World Champions 2021” on their adverts.
– Mercedes win the highest prize money
So in some ways their gain […]

Almost the definition of sport is a contest based on an agreed set of rules. There can be grey areas, there can be differences in interpretation, but that was not the case here, just a simple procedure that the […]

The power went to his head today.

Yes, Masi became the puppet master and milked it.

Unlikely, Mercedes have been wronged by the FIA not applying their own rules. Expect millions in compensation. They have to go through the agreed process first.

Actions have consequences. I expect the FIA to have to pay Mercedes millions in compensation for their error in not applying the rules.

Agreed.

Agree with you. HAM should have defended the inside. VER made the corner.

Yes, the irony of trying to explain the situation with FIA rules… A fool’s errand.

+1

It seems like Masi forgot to take his sensible pill this morning.

I expect the result will end up standing (because they cannot undo Masi making that error), and Mercedes will sue the FIA for tens of millions.

That some people sat in a room and signed off on this circuit is incredible. A child could tell you that it is unnecessarily dangerous.

I think it was more or less fair, I consider VER should have 1) stuck clearly to one side of the circuit, 2) not applied 2.4g of braking – further lifting off should have been enough,

But I think it is more […]

Great report!