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19 May 2005, 19:17 (Ref:1304803)
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Ralf penalty for the race.
http://www.autosport-atlas.com/news.aspx?id=44316&s=5
http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle...toryID=8547500 Due to a mix-up with the tyres Ralf will have 0.5s added to his qulaifying time. Michelin say it was just human error as he was supplied with a front left tyre that he wasn't meant to have received. I suppose that 0.5s isn't that bad over two laps. He might not lose a place if he is very lucky, it could be many if he is very unlucky. Will it effect the fuel he pus in for Q2? I suspect not much. As an example 0.25s would have dropped Ralf from second to sixth after last year's one lap qualifying. |
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19 May 2005, 19:22 (Ref:1304807)
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I can't see it affecting him by more than a place or two
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19 May 2005, 19:22 (Ref:1304809)
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I know rules are rules but I think thats unfair IMO if something beyond his control happened to his car. Its not like it would have given him an unfair advantage I'm sure.
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19 May 2005, 19:23 (Ref:1304812)
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Michelin are part of the team and it was their fault (however unintentionally).
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19 May 2005, 19:31 (Ref:1304819)
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Human error was ultimately the excuse for Wurz's crash. Someone at Michelin needs sacking.
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19 May 2005, 19:42 (Ref:1304835)
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Why do internet forums operate such a blame culture?
Always calling for sackings? Have you never made a mistake in your job? The Wurz error was made by one human - it's been rectified and won't happen again. Today's will have been a different individual - who's made a minor error. No real harm done. |
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19 May 2005, 20:06 (Ref:1304849)
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As K-b says, to err is human. We all make mistakes. Can't help feeling sorry for Ralf though - he never seems to get many of the breaks.
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19 May 2005, 20:09 (Ref:1304851)
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Something like this really shouldn't be punished by anything other than a fine. No one has gained any advantage, it was merely a case of a rulebook mistake, and not anything that's endangered lives or shown a disregard for the rules. It will affect his qualifying 2 strategy, but by exactly how much will depend on how many cars are within 0.5 seconds of him after the first session. Running heavier and longer would proabbly make sense.
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 Also on the level of the punishment. Yes, it is unfortunate. However the mistake should be punished. A shame, I agree, but the punishment is just and apt IMHO. It happens get over it, I bet Ralf has. Or at least is concentrating on the next stage which is how shall he make the best of this. |
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0.5 sec penalty for Ralf
0.5 secs will be added to Ralf's qually 1 time because he used unmarked tyres...
big blow IMO with times so close in qually 1 he could lose 7-8 places... http://f1.racing-live.com/en/headlin...19221826.shtml |
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