Japanese Grand Prix 2014, Suzuka - Race 15/19

[deuse]

BBC just aren't even discussing it are they

Best not to guess till you know the facts.

 

[maun]

So the helicopter was used, just not for Bianchi...

 

[MagicBoy]

Best not to guess till you know the facts.

+1

 

[~Mike~]

Best not to guess till you know the facts.

Yep.

 

[Skeeter]

The scrape marks up the nose and around the cockpit the then terminate embedded in the roll hoop scare me.

 

[Skyboat]

snip

Come on, you know I meant the wrong picture that was posted.

 

[Death wish]

I think the Marshals should have waited for the SC to be on track before a recovery attempt tbh

 

[Danthus]

I think the Marshals should have waited for the SC to be on track before a recovery attempt tbh

And here is the problem, what if Sutil needed immediate medical attention?

Damned if they do, damned if they don't.

 

[.:MBK:.]

Sutil is under gag...

 

[el_dazza]

Sutil says no comment when asked what happened.

 

[drunkenmaster]

I think they need to start implementing a system that doesn't stop the racing for ages like safety cars but makes certain area's safe, like using the pit speed limiter through one sector to allow a tractor on in dangerous situations but letting them race the rest of the track. If everyone is going the same speed through an entire sector then safety is improved drastically and no one loses their advantage or gets screwed and the race still goes on.

Waved yellows and the whole "we lift a bit" thing has never been particularly safe, or at least use this system in wet races.

Either way, safety car, or a speed limited sector, they have to, have to stop tractors and other big vehicles on track in these conditions.

 

[Housey]

It was more they didn't seem to acknowledge it in the others drivers comments, I've not been watching the race so just coming to it.

 

[Azza]

Spoiler

 

[drunkenmaster]

And here is the problem, what if Sutil needed immediate medical attention?

Damned if they do, damned if they don't.

The tractor wasn't required for medical attention, a red flag/sc can be implemented in seconds and the medical car couldn't come around the track till a safety car anyway.

 

[Twirlywoos]

Just seen the pics. Did his car get wedged under that crane?



I really hope he makes a recovery otherwise there will be a ****storm to follow on Hondas decision not to start the race early when asked twice by the fia.

 

[el_dazza]

Spoiler

Good.. lord..

 

[Uncle Petey]

^ ****

 

[Mad_Jay]

Spoiler

Thats just a misleading perspective.

 

[Vertigo]

And here is the problem, what if Sutil needed immediate medical attention?

Damned if they do, damned if they don't.

Rubbish. Very tired of that excuse being rolled out, as if it's never possible to make a "correct" decision.

In that situation, the SC should have been deployed immediately after Sutil's crash, given the worsening conditions, the nature of that corner and the obvious need for assistance and recovery. Total no-brainer.

 

[MrKnifey]

That doesnt look good at all... No no no