Argy-bargy

Glen · 27 Mar 2002, 14:26 (Ref:245156)

Here's one for the dirty tricks enthusiasts - the ten-place penalty comes into force straight away. Now, Sao Paulo is a good circuit on paper for Michelin - so Ferrari will be thinking in terms of damage limitation... Imola is also likely to suit the Michelins (as it did last year)... Any drama and fracas taking place this weekend would therefore be potentially much more expensive for Williams than for Ferrari - since the penalty will be handed-out at a track where Ferrari stand less of a chance of winning. Just adds a little extra spice to the first corner - as if the situation isn't spicy enough. Love it.

**Adam43** · 27 Mar 2002, 15:02 (Ref:245169)

You have a devious mind!
However, surely there is still less chance of anything happening now than before when the rule came in. Before there was no penalty so removing the opposition at an unfavourable event was even more likely.

Dr. Austin · 27 Mar 2002, 16:05 (Ref:245192)

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AdamAshmore

However, surely there is still less chance of anything happening now than before when the rule came in."

Why? Are they actually going to enforce the new rule?

**Adam43** · 27 Mar 2002, 16:11 (Ref:245201)

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Originally posted by Dr. Austin
Why? Are they actually going to enforce the new rule?

It depends who the driver is?

Actually I don't mean that, but I couldn't resist it!

I personally hope that we don't see it's use too much (even if it would make the next race more interesting).

Dr. Austin · 27 Mar 2002, 16:15 (Ref:245207)

We aren't going to have clean racing until they crack down on the tricks. Period. Anyone who saw the Yamaha 400 will tell you how well a rigid driving code works for producing good racing.

Number Juan · 28 Mar 2002, 19:53 (Ref:246113)

is this a premonition then?!

Sodemo · 28 Mar 2002, 21:42 (Ref:246191)

Don't forget however that Bridgestone have a brand new "Hot-tyre" for Brazil to try and cope with the searing heat, so i don't think its game over for the Bridgestone runners just yet...

Mania · 28 Mar 2002, 21:56 (Ref:246202)

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Originally posted by Sodemo
Don't forget however that Bridgestone have a brand new "Hot-tyre" for Brazil to try and cope with the searing heat, so i don't think its game over for the Bridgestone runners just yet...

Very true. Michelin tested a new tyre in Spain but according to Ralf it wont be available till Imola. Bridgestone have done a lot of homework. I fully expect them to be more competitive in warm conditions - cos Michelin have been wiping the floor with them on hot and dry circuits. Similarly, Im interested to see how the Michelins fare in the wet. From testing it looks as if they're still off the pace compared to the Bridgestone runners.

Mr V · 28 Mar 2002, 22:01 (Ref:246204)

but which ferrari will the bridgestone suit? the f2001 or the f2002?

Sato san · 28 Mar 2002, 22:19 (Ref:246228)

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Originally posted by AdamAshmore

It depends who the driver is?

Actually I don't mean that, but I couldn't resist it!

i really do hope that they police this rule fairly .....what ever the outcome of incidents with what ever driverS.....IT MUST BE DONE FAIRLY ACROSS THE WHOLE BOARD !!!!

Mania · 28 Mar 2002, 22:35 (Ref:246252)

Trouble for the drivers is - who can they put in the stewards meeting who isent biased himself?

Stewart and his love affair for Barrichelo?
Brundle and his monthly pay cheque from DC?
Nikki and his support for anyone who gives him money?

The list is endless. You can never have a perfect system.
The stewards like them or not - are perhaps the only logical choice.

Mr V · 28 Mar 2002, 22:43 (Ref:246264)

or as i've said before, get in stewards who have no interest what so ever in motorsport, and f1 in particular!

Sato san · 28 Mar 2002, 22:48 (Ref:246267)

Sounds like Niki Lauda then......after all , he just want to be a tv presenter nowdays !!!!

Valve Bounce · 29 Mar 2002, 00:12 (Ref:246325)

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Originally posted by mr v
or as i've said before, get in stewards who have no interest what so ever in motorsport, and f1 in particular!

This Stewards problem is very strange. We have great Stewards in horse racing who come down on offending jockeys like a ton of bricks, but after a fair hearing and reviewing of videos of incidents. It is incredible that the FIA has not adopted this procedure.