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FIA blamed for costing Lewis Hamilton points in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamiton was caught out by another FIA decision which stopped him getting more points in Saudi Arabia, according to David Coulthard. Coulthard has warned the FIA were a “little slow” to decide whether to throw a virtual safety car and close the pitlane after cars had broken down on the track.
Daniel Ricciardo and Fernando Alonso had both stopped on the slip road into the pits and race officials threw a virtual safety car moments later. However, the decison whether to neutralise the race and close the pit lane was confused with some teams capitalising and some missing out.
Nico Hulkenberg managed to stop just before the decision was made and it looked like Mercedes could also benefit. Hamilton’s engineers called him in but Hamilton had already passed the pit entrance.
“‘Are they going to close the pitlane, are they not?’ I think the FIA in fairness to Mercedes, were a little bit slow to make the decisions.
https://www.daysall.com/2022/03/28/fia- ... grand-prix
pete wrote:fq360 wrote:Nice battle in the end there. Good race. Checo with some bad luck
I wouldn't say it was bad luck but rather a STUPID decision by the team to bring him in then. Came out of the pits behind russel and got held up. Even without the safety car LeClerc would've probably been able to pit after him and get out ahead. Can't believe RB fell for that BS radio call from ferrari.
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:Not sure what's going on with RB power units.
May very well have been two RB's on the podium
Merc fans should be happy with a podium from Russel and 4th from Hamilton - not as happy as they thought they'd be this season tho
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:Not sure what's going on with RB power units.
May very well have been two RB's on the podium
Merc fans should be happy with a podium from Russel and 4th from Hamilton - not as happy as they thought they'd be this season tho
worksux101 wrote:pete wrote:fq360 wrote:Nice battle in the end there. Good race. Checo with some bad luck
I wouldn't say it was bad luck but rather a STUPID decision by the team to bring him in then. Came out of the pits behind russel and got held up. Even without the safety car LeClerc would've probably been able to pit after him and get out ahead. Can't believe RB fell for that BS radio call from ferrari.
It wasnt a BS call. Binotto said LeC would do whatever Perez didn't. Without the safety car, it would've been a brilliant move, as LeC would've likely undercut him. Russell was nip and tuck - 2.5s pit stop and theyd be in front
pete wrote:worksux101 wrote:pete wrote:fq360 wrote:Nice battle in the end there. Good race. Checo with some bad luck
I wouldn't say it was bad luck but rather a STUPID decision by the team to bring him in then. Came out of the pits behind russel and got held up. Even without the safety car LeClerc would've probably been able to pit after him and get out ahead. Can't believe RB fell for that BS radio call from ferrari.
It wasnt a BS call. Binotto said LeC would do whatever Perez didn't. Without the safety car, it would've been a brilliant move, as LeC would've likely undercut him. Russell was nip and tuck - 2.5s pit stop and theyd be in front
Too much risk depending on a 2.5second pit stop. Charles was over a second behind and would've definitely come out behind George so I think it was a complete bluff by Ferrari and RB got caught.
worksux101 wrote:LH fans quiet...
antlind wrote:worksux101 wrote:LH fans quiet...
We still holding onto the hope that he will turn around his season. If things don’t improve with the Merc in the next couple races I’d say this season is a write off for him.
MG Man wrote:antlind wrote:worksux101 wrote:LH fans quiet...
We still holding onto the hope that he will turn around his season. If things don’t improve with the Merc in the next couple races I’d say this season is a write off for him.
*cough* Russell *cough*
antlind wrote:worksux101 wrote:LH fans quiet...
We still holding onto the hope that he will turn around his season. If things don’t improve with the Merc in the next couple races I’d say this season is a write off for him.
teems1 wrote:The race wasn't as bad as everyone was making it out to be.
The fake beach and marina didn't affect anything. The racing was OK but the last 7 laps should have had some more overtakes.
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:teems1 wrote:The race wasn't as bad as everyone was making it out to be.
The fake beach and marina didn't affect anything. The racing was OK but the last 7 laps should have had some more overtakes.
The whole race could have had more overtakes esp in the top 10
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