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Gloves are definitely off now between RB and Ferrari. I think Ferrari had enough doubt to go after Max, but they err'ed with Perez and now they look a bit silly
 
So basically the race director's notes was a copy paste of last year's and not inline with the current regulations. Had they been correct there probably would've been no protest.

But Horner sounded pretty confident about it and the stewards made no issue of it during the race either so more than likely Ferrari grasping at straws here. Worth a try I guess.
 
Pixies said:
And why even have both? It's a simple thing to clarify before the season even starts
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Agree, rules should clear & precise, touch me in my studio ( lines ) and you should be reprimanded, do it a few times, you should be penalized... Just like in Moto - touch the green area ....
 
So basically the FIA have nullified any race directors ability to do anything that is in contravention of the sporting code. Which, in isolation sounds correct but I would've thought staying to the right of the pit exit was a safety thing within the race director's powers but guess that now is not.
 
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So basically the FIA have nullified any race directors ability to do anything that is in contravention of the sporting code. Which, in isolation sounds correct but I would've thought staying to the right of the pit exit was a safety thing within the race director's powers but guess that now is not.
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Isn't the race directory's job to enforce the rules rather than change them?

How is allowing a tire to be on the line more dangerous than requiring the tire to be fully to the right?
 
Verstappen actually lost the back end a bit coming out of the pits, if he just touched the line I don't see what the issue is?
 
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Verstappen actually lost the back end a bit coming out of the pits, if he just touched the line I don't see what the issue is?
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If he stalled the car 1mm from the finish line he would have normally DNF'd but to please this "ag shame" generation they would probably give it to him
 
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Heard now, that Charles and Carlos were the only 2 that wanted to go racing. Everybody else said it's too wet.
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Nope, if you listened to Verstappen, he also questioned why they couldn't go racing and asked what the hold up was. Selective inattention is a thing...
 
Didn't watch much of the race after the red flag, but...

1. Perez deserved this, and has entered the race for the WDC!
2. Ferrari make mistakes that are proving very costly. If it isn't the drivers, then it's the team. This will cost them.
3. Lewis "He Turned Into Me" Hamilton at it again...never had the lead into the first corner, but claimed /edit Ocon (for the twat who is apparently perfect) turned into him. Like people simply need to move over when the previous all-conquering Merc was in their mirrors.
4. Vettel AGAIN outperforming Stroll. Stroll really isn't anything but a daddy's pay driver is he?
5. Baku should be cool! Hope Hamilton remembers what the buttons on his steering wheel are for /s
 
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Monaco needs to be retired as a venue. It's tired, and from a different era of F1. It's a terrible track, the surface is inconsistent, the pit areas are underdeveloped, the barriers on the track are not modular at all, and any crash causes significant delays, as we saw yesterday. There is no real DRS zone potential. It's just a tired old course that's all snazzy because of being in Monaco, but as a racers course, it's dismal. Zero opportunity to pass, or take risks, no shoulders. It's just done.
 
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Monaco needs to be retired as a venue. It's tired, and from a different era of F1. It's a terrible track, the surface is inconsistent, the pit areas are underdeveloped, the barriers on the track are not modular at all, and any crash causes significant delays, as we saw yesterday. There is no real DRS zone potential. It's just a tired old course that's all snazzy because of being in Monaco, but as a racers course, it's dismal. Zero opportunity to pass, or take risks, no shoulders. It's just done.
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All correct except the highlighted part, they cleared that track up bloody fast considering how hard that crash was. The track is a snooze fest though.
 
The Darkness said:
Monaco needs to be retired as a venue. It's tired, and from a different era of F1. It's a terrible track, the surface is inconsistent, the pit areas are underdeveloped, the barriers on the track are not modular at all, and any crash causes significant delays, as we saw yesterday. There is no real DRS zone potential. It's just a tired old course that's all snazzy because of being in Monaco, but as a racers course, it's dismal. Zero opportunity to pass, or take risks, no shoulders. It's just done.
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It's historic and there's obviously much prestige for winning it. Money to be made there as per the large yachts in the various locations.
 
OhYeah84 said:
It's historic and there's obviously much prestige for winning it. Money to be made there as per the large yachts in the various locations.
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I'm not a fan of the track as a racecourse, but it does provide a different challenge to the drivers as opposed to other circuits. The race itself is obviously boring as can be, but I found the quali to be a good watch. I think there's space for a race weekend like this in a calendar of 20+ races.
 
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