[FrankoQ]

Damn... no penalty for Hamilton.
and no penalty for vettel.

[dxb335d]

racing incident i say!

[67bmer]

Lewis Hamilton has escaped penalty after FIA stewards probed his alleged erratic driving whilst leading the field behind the safety car at Fuji Speedway a week ago.

After hours of deliberation, stewards finally ruled that the 22-year-old championship leader, who earlier on Friday issued a veiled threat to quit Formula One over the controversy, was not to blame for the collision between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel.

In the light of amateur video footage that was posted on YouTube, the Briton had been facing a ten-position grid penalty for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, or even a points deduction.

Toro Rosso's Vettel, however, has had his ten-position penalty reduced to a formal reprimand, the stewards said.


Following that meeting, the stewards stated: "Having heard the explanation of all concerned and viewed both the original film of the incident which was available to stewards at Fuji as well as the new film, what has become apparent is the view clearly expressed by all drivers and team managers alike that the conditions at Fuji were exceptionally bad and worse than those experienced when the race starts behind the safety car."

"Because of those views, the stewards accept that it may be inappropriate to impose the penalty normally applied for an offence such as this."

"In the circumstances the stewards will reduce the penalty imposed on Vettel to a reprimand."

"The involvement of Lewis Hamilton in this incident has also been considered in the light of evidence given by him, his team manager and in particular all other parties present and no penalty is imposed upon him."



This should lay to rest all the LH conspiracys!

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by 67bmer

Lewis Hamilton has escaped penalty after FIA stewards probed his alleged erratic driving whilst leading the field behind the safety car at Fuji Speedway a week ago.

After hours of deliberation, stewards finally ruled that the 22-year-old championship leader, who earlier on Friday issued a veiled threat to quit Formula One over the controversy, was not to blame for the collision between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel.

In the light of amateur video footage that was posted on YouTube, the Briton had been facing a ten-position grid penalty for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, or even a points deduction.

Toro Rosso's Vettel, however, has had his ten-position penalty reduced to a formal reprimand, the stewards said.


Following that meeting, the stewards stated: "Having heard the explanation of all concerned and viewed both the original film of the incident which was available to stewards at Fuji as well as the new film, what has become apparent is the view clearly expressed by all drivers and team managers alike that the conditions at Fuji were exceptionally bad and worse than those experienced when the race starts behind the safety car."

"Because of those views, the stewards accept that it may be inappropriate to impose the penalty normally applied for an offence such as this."

"In the circumstances the stewards will reduce the penalty imposed on Vettel to a reprimand."

"The involvement of Lewis Hamilton in this incident has also been considered in the light of evidence given by him, his team manager and in particular all other parties present and no penalty is imposed upon him."



This should lay to rest all the LH conspiracys!

heres the vid

its pretty clear that he was about to pass the safety car so he hit the brakes

[FrankoQ]

Well, at least we can say this has been a more interesting season.

[Taittinger]

Another pole for Hamilton.

[FrankoQ]

Originally Posted by Taittinger

Another pole for Hamilton.

And the bimmers are behind the red bulls.
I just hope it rains again for a more interesting race.

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

Well, at least we can say this has been a more interesting season.

wait till next season, buh bye traction control

the front runners will be ok, but some of the other guys might have trouble

[325ie90]

Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

i dont see hamiltons license revoked, dont know why alonso couldnt do the same

i read an article that just mention pedro and alonso name... not sure why they didnt say hamilton.

[cyba]

go Kimi!

[Taittinger]

Kimi wins World Championship? One more to go.

[E90SLAM]

Originally Posted by Taittinger

Kimi wins World Championship? One more to go.

Kimi also need hamilton does not get another 4 points at Brazil, and Alonso does not get another 8 points in Brazil.

Other hand, Hamilton only needs 7 points to secure the championship.

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by 325ie90

i read an article that just mention pedro and alonso name... not sure why they didnt say hamilton.

because hamilton told the council when they tried to get him to give up mclaren that he "had no relevant information"



and dammit @ china GP

[533ogetnom]

Originally Posted by Taittinger

Kimi wins World Championship? One more to go.

uhh that would take a lot, its still pretty much Hamilton's championship he has to finish what? 4th to secure it against raikonen in 1st, and like 3rd against alonso in ffirst

[Taittinger]

Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

uhh that would take a lot, its still pretty much Hamilton's championship he has to finish what? 4th to secure it against raikonen in 1st, and like 3rd against alonso in ffirst

Well if it rains at Interlagos...

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by Taittinger

Well if it rains at Interlagos...

[FrankoQ]

The season is ending in a very interesting way.
I just hope Alonso does not get it.

[snake]

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

The season is ending in a very interesting way.
I just hope Alonso does not get it.

Yeah I hope the same.

It was good drive by Vet - 4th place.

Today was Hamilton's first retirement. It was his mistake to enter the pits so fast with no grip.

Current WC standing will make the next race very interesting.

01 Lewis Hamilton 107
02 Fernando Alonso 103
03 Kimi Räikkönen 100

[E90SLAM]

Originally Posted by snake

Yeah I hope the same.

It was good drive by Vet - 4th place.

Today was Hamilton's first retirement. It was his mistake to enter the pits so fast with no grip.

Current WC standing will make the next race very interesting.

01 Lewis Hamilton 107
02 Fernando Alonso 103
03 Kimi Räikkönen 100

First time three drives fighting for the champion on the last race since the 80's.
Don't forget Massa, Kubica, Heinfield and Vettel can be party poopers for Lewis, Fernando, and Kimi.

[backtofront001]

Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

raik doesn't have a snowballs chance in hell

hey buddy -- remember a month ago when i said raikkonen could win the championship and u said the comment above. "snowballs chance in hell" -- haha -- him winning the championship could be a reality now...

Ideal situation,
Massa gets pole in home grand prix, Raikkonen gets second on grid and holds off Alonso and puts some time on him...should rain cause hamilton is not a very good rain driver as seen in china and japan when he almost passed the safety car and caused an accident. Massa out of the goodness of his heart lets Raikkonen "pass" him

[325ie90]

Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

because hamilton told the council when they tried to get him to give up mclaren that he "had no relevant information"



and dammit @ china GP

It could mean that hamilton wasn't being honest. Who knows...

[325ie90]

Originally Posted by backtofront001

hey buddy -- remember a month ago when i said raikkonen could win the championship and u said the comment above. "snowballs chance in hell" -- haha -- him winning the championship could be a reality now...

Ideal situation,
Massa gets pole in home grand prix, Raikkonen gets second on grid and holds off Alonso and puts some time on him...should rain cause hamilton is not a very good rain driver as seen in china and japan when he almost passed the safety car and caused an accident. Massa out of the goodness of his heart lets Raikkonen "pass" him

.

This is one of the most brilliant response. I like the way u think. It could happen especially since Massa is fast on this circuit (his home circuit) and won last season.