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  • I wonder whether this sets a dangerous precedent for the remaining races. Deep down Max will know 100% he has got away with one. Would not be at all surprised if he does it again and the outcome is both drivers retired. 
    Or it will be interesting if Hamilton tries it this weekend. 
  • cafcpolo
    cafcpolo Posts: 3,811
    Max off to the stewards for not slowing down for double yellows in Q3! Slam dunk pen if the evidence is there.
  • cafcpolo said:
    Max off to the stewards for not slowing down for double yellows in Q3! Slam dunk pen if the evidence is there.
    Isnt that usually a couple of points on the licence rather than a grid penalty? 
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,599
    cafcpolo said:
    Max off to the stewards for not slowing down for double yellows in Q3! Slam dunk pen if the evidence is there.
    Isnt that usually a couple of points on the licence rather than a grid penalty? 
    He should be made to drive a Morris Minor in the race as a punishment 
  • cafcpolo
    cafcpolo Posts: 3,811
    cafcpolo said:
    Max off to the stewards for not slowing down for double yellows in Q3! Slam dunk pen if the evidence is there.
    Isnt that usually a couple of points on the licence rather than a grid penalty? 
    Don't think so? For a single maybe? Seb had five place grid pen at Bahrain for ignoring double yellows I believe.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,728
    Max is allowed to break the rules though!
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783
    Max is allowed to break the rules though!
    If he gets a grid penalty, I’m looking forward to Whinger Spice and Superbrat having their customary tantrums…


  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    edited November 2021
    Sainz has also been called to the Stewards over ignoring single yellow flags.

    Must be a Red Bull thing they forget to teach at their Academy

    Oops Bottas also called now to the Stewards for the same reason tomorrow
  • cafcpolo
    cafcpolo Posts: 3,811
    I actually thought Bottas slowed as I was giving him shit for it!
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,071
    Ignoring double yellows is a slam dunk, unless there's other circumstances but it should be a penalty 
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  • No excuses here - Max doesn’t get a penalty (after last week as well) then Masi is on the payroll frankly.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,033
    Ignoring Yellows is usually the most slam dunk 5 place grid drop you can get. 
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,728
    I think Hamilton got a three place one for the same offence last season. Mind you, Vettel got a five place penalty for it this season! Masi probably is desperately looking for a way out. 
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,071
    Why does it take stewards this long to make a decision 
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783
    edited November 2021
    Why does it take stewards this long to make a decision 
    I must admit, I found it strange that they called the drivers for a meeting after a three hour delay and that the meeting was to be the following day. I suspect it might be a case that it’s unclear whether the drivers saw the flags, so there may not be penalties. 
    The powers that be will be very aware that there’s a perception of there being one rule for Verstappen, another rule for everyone else, so they need to be careful. 
    If I were a conspiracy theorist, I might suggest that the fact Bottas and Sainz were also summoned might be so they can clear all three to try to stop people saying Verstappen gets away with stuff others don’t.
    😉
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783
    I think Hamilton got a three place one for the same offence last season. Mind you, Vettel got a five place penalty for it this season! Masi probably is desperately looking for a way out. 
    I believe the benchmark is 3 places for ignoring single yellows (Sainz and Bottas) while it’s 5 places for ignoring double yellows (Verstappen).
    Hence the penalties you mention.
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783
    No excuses here - Max doesn’t get a penalty (after last week as well) then Masi is on the payroll frankly.
    Agreed - but only if it can be proved. I suspect it might be borderline.

    I haven’t seen any video evidence yet, I don’t know if anyone else here has?
  • cafcpolo
    cafcpolo Posts: 3,811
    Significant grid penalties incoming according to Brundle.
  • cafcpolo
    cafcpolo Posts: 3,811
    Bottas 3 place
  • cafcpolo
    cafcpolo Posts: 3,811
    5 for Max
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  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    edited November 2021
    cafcpolo said:
    5 for Max
    Never mind, Max.


  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783

    Live dash cam shot of Verstappen
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783
    edited November 2021
    Just watched the footage. I don’t see how anyone can argue the decisions.
    Valtteri passed yellow, didn’t lift off 3 places penalty
    Carlos passed yellow, lifted off no penalty
    Max passed double yellows, didn’t lift off, 5 places penalty.

    Now Whinger spice blaming the steward.  Cunt.
  • Just watched the footage. I don’t see how anyone can argue the decisions.
    Valtteri passed yellow, didn’t lift off 3 places penalty
    Carlos passed yellow, lifted off no penalty
    Max passed double yellows, didn’t lift off, 5 places penalty.

    Now Whinger spice blaming the steward.  Cunt.
    Karen’s probably on the phone to Masi as we speak


  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783
    Alonso talking a lot of sense there:
    ”Why didn’t they make a decision at 6pm yesterday?”
    Absolutely right.
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783
    Why is David Beckham being treated on the grid like he’s royalty?
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,071
    Why is David Beckham being treated on the grid like he’s royalty?
    Hasn't he sold himself out to be a Qatar ambassador for the world cup? 
  • JiMMy 85
    JiMMy 85 Posts: 10,193
    Why is David Beckham being treated on the grid like he’s royalty?
    Qatar’s government have paid him to be their royalty. 
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,853
    No different to any other celebrity who walks the grid 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    edited November 2021
    If Hamilton wins today, and Verstappen gets fifth, then Max leads the WDC by one point
    If Hamilton wins today, and Verstappen gets sixth, then Hamilton leads the WDC by one point