“The Stewards note that if they had the authority to grant a derogation in what they consider in this case to be mitigating, unusual and unfortunate circumstances, they would have done so, however the regulations do not allow such action.”
Hopefully the FIA can step in and override this by tomorrow, seems like everyone would be on board
Yeah this isn’t a wonderful look for the sport. Other drivers, team strategy, etc., are part of the hazards. Shit tracks, however, shouldn’t be.
The damage was a result of poor track inspection and quality. Ferarri and Carlos should not pay the price for repairing the damage DIRECTLY caused by the track.
The FIA can change the regulations sure. But retroactively applying them would be another issue. Without thinking about the can of worms such a rule change would bring.
Just make an exception. Have the teams weigh in. rigid rules break the sport.
Don’t remember any calls for Haas or Williams getting an exception.
It’s also not as simple as granting an exception and washing your hands. Granting an exception creates a precedent. Especially as those rigid rules are what makes this a sport.
Well russell had far less damage in 2019 so he did not get a penalty. No expectation needed in that case.
Wow, that’s just insane.
A rule is a rule and
Common sense ain’t so fucking common these days. Rules is rules is a shit response.
Was it really necessary to change the engine though?
@Summzashi @formula1 Pretty sure it was, but I’m not a mechanic
That is complete insanity. Vegas was already getting enough heat, this is just makes it so much worse
