Chinese Grand Prix 2010, Shanghai - Race 4/19

[PinkFloyd]

well Im not sure he needed to be quite so forceful against Webber

He was pushed into Webber by Vettel wasn't he?

 

[FrankJH]

Thank you Paddy Lowe for clearing up all the armchair expert FUD surrounding LH vs JB tyre wear...

well maybe he needs to look at the tyres after THIS race - seemed to be quite a big difference visually for one racing lap difference

He was pushed into Webber by Vettel wasn't he?

I dont think Vettel came/tried to come further into the track, he was going straight along the curb, and to me it looked like Hamilton turned into Webber

 

[NathanE]

Err very poor form from the press conference man. Asking about investigations/penalties that the drivers know nothing about... Very poor form.

 

[PinkFloyd]

It's Crofty from 5live isn't it?
I think it is fair to assume Hamilton would have been told there might be an investigation into being side by side with Vettel.

 

[BF-Bert]

Hamilton denying anything was wrong with the pit incident......... and we all know he's always honest about racing incidents

 

[Nick1881]

Awesome race, I really enjoyed that!

 

[mmj_uk]

The whole pitstop release thing is grossly unfair for those who happen to be in the garage in front.

 

[Scratchy]

Looked fine if Lewis hadn't lost the back end for a second he would have been ahead of Vettel, you can't punish people for things like that.

 

[utajoker]

looked like almost similtanious release with vettel getting away better, then a little squeeze to push hamilton a bit.

 

[PinkFloyd]

The whole pitstop release thing is grossly unfair for those who happen to be in the garage in front.

Agreed. I'm puzzled no-one seems to be complaining about Vettel clearly forcing Hamilton over in the pit? Surely that's equally as stupid as going into the pits side by side or being released at the same time?

As Eddie said, they were released near enough at the same time - if Hamilton had got away without some wheelspin it would never have been an issue.

 

[Psycho Ned]

The whole pitstop release thing is grossly unfair for those who happen to be in the garage in front.

Agreed if you're in a pit box behind the person you're racing you get your pit stop over with before the person you're racing then the pit team in front has to hold their car because you're in the excusion zone!

 

[NathanE]

LOL @ Jake telling Eddie to send e-mail to the F1 Forum

 

[Locke]

Just got out of bed because I couldn't be bothered posting during the race, glad I didn't since it was an awesome race again

Congrats Mclaren and Button, mentions for Red Bull because I feel kinda sorry for them after not winning again from pole.

Lastly, thank you knip for dancing o_O

 

[Concrete]

Agreed. I'm puzzled no-one seems to be complaining about Vettel clearly forcing Hamilton over in the pit? Surely that's equally as stupid as going into the pits side by side or being released at the same time?

This. There was tons of room for both cars to run side by side, but Vettel practically forced him into the pit boxes. Extremely dangerous and he should be the one getting penalised.

 

[Spie]

Good race. Very pleased for Button.

Very disappointed with Alonso's pit lane entry move on Massa and the fact that he jumped the start.

 

[PinkFloyd]

This. There was tons of room for both cars to run side by side, but Vettel practically forced him into the pit boxes. Extremely dangerous and he should be the one getting penalised.

Just emailed it in as a question! Wonder if they answer it

 

[Mr Jack]

Looking at the replay, I agree with Concrete - Vettel looking more dangerous than Hamilton. Don't think either should get penalised though.

 

[Flibster]

The whole pitstop release thing is grossly unfair for those who happen to be in the garage in front.

Completely - the best advantage to have in the pits is to be at the beginning of the pit lane. Everyone has to hold for you on the way out.

Mercedes should think about that at the next race - they get to choose which end they are

 

[utajoker]

why did they miss one of the biggest moments in the race, the SC re start :?

 

[Cavallino]

Err very poor form from the press conference man. Asking about investigations/penalties that the drivers know nothing about... Very poor form.

Called doing their job.
Its poor form on Mclarens PR for not instructing their drivers what to say, even if it is in the few minutes before the press conference and the ceremony.