Australian Grand Prix 2011, Albert Park Circuit - Race 1/19

Flibster · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:28

So, will Vettel be done for leaving the race track?

utajoker · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:29

Vettel showing button how it's done.

Ceryndrion · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:29

Flibster said:
So, will Vettel be done for leaving the race track?

No, because that rule only applies if you make the track shorter, if you make it longer it doesn't count.

knip · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:30

Valentino said:
HAHAHA Button gets overtaken within a lap LOL!

Erm, fresh tyres?

Mike_P · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:30

Vettel into the 1:30's

dalin80 · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:31

New tyre advantage is too big for trying to overtake by going a lap longer.

Flibster · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:32

Ceryndrion said:
No, because that rule only applies if you make the track shorter, if you make it longer it doesn't count.

The rule only states leaving the track. Not if you make it longer or shorter. The white lines define the limits of the circuit. You need to keep one wheel within the limits of the track

Drivers must use the track at all times. For the avoidance of doubt the white lines defining the track edges
are considered to be part of the track but the kerbs are not.

20.3

Drivers must use the track at all times. For the avoidance of doubt the white lines defining the track edges are considered to be part of the track but the kerbs are not.

A driver will be judged to have left the track if no part of the car remains in contact with the track.

Should a car leave the track for any reason the driver may rejoin. However, this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any advantage.

If the rule applies to one, it should apply equally - don't leave the track.

Raikkonen at Spa in 2009 for example...

utajoker · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:34

Lol dc, vettel did the exact same thing.... Be a bit less biased.

Mr Jack · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:34

I can't believe how much time Vettel gained in those pit stops!

Ceryndrion · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:34

Okay, let me rephrase it.. the rule may apply in both cases, but the stewards rarely do anything if you make your track longer than if you cut a corner..

dalin80 · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:35

fresh tyres are 3s a lap quicker.

knip · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:36

Ceryndrion said:
Okay, let me rephrase it.. the rule may apply in both cases, but the stewards rarely do anything if you make your track longer than if you cut a corner..

Cos the driver has disadvantaged themselves, so thats a penalty in itself?

Flibster · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:36

Kovalainen retires with a water leak.

Flibster · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:37

Nice move from Rubens there.

Valentino · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:37

Flibster said:
The rule only states leaving the track. Not if you make it longer or shorter. The white lines define the limits of the circuit. You need to keep one wheel within the limits of the track

Drivers must use the track at all times. For the avoidance of doubt the white lines defining the track edges
are considered to be part of the track but the kerbs are not.

If the rule applies to one, it should apply equally - don't leave the track.

Raikkonen at Spa in 2009 for example...

I believe at certain tracks the FIA will allow certain parts of the track to be extended if they are deemed to add no advantage to lap time. I think going wide at that corner will allow the driver to maintain a higher speed as the corner angle will be softened meaning a shorter lap time. Obviously they don't seem to care about this one though.

Flibster · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:38

Schumacher retires as well.

That makes 4 out.

Ceryndrion · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:39

silly barry

Flibster · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:39

Rubens makes a complete arse of that one on Rosberg.

Masterdog · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:39

Hell Rubens...that wasn't ever going to work.

Hastarius · 27 Mar 2011 at 07:39

You doughnut Barrichello