Poll: Official 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Thread - The Strip, Las Vegas - Round 22

[GravyMonster]

F1 in America and disappointing the fans. Name a more iconic duo.

 

[Trusty]

Just stinks of elitism as well, treat the fans like trash

 

[Junglist]

Just stinks of elitism as well, treat the fans like trash

You thought this event was for the fans?

 

[img]

There are no fans there currently. Considering Ferrari will just send the bill to the track and they now have a penalty for it they might as well check rest.

 

[GravyMonster]

From what was just said in commentary, it was due to logistical issues around security and staffing of the fanzones and grandstands. Makes sense in that respect.

 

[weta]

This grand prix is turning into a real embarrassment very quickly, and this event has class action written all over it.

At least the Macau Grand Prix is back this weekend, that always provides some decent racing.

 

[Combat squirrel]

Honestly i think they should just cancel this race - it’s far too dangerous, I’m amazed Sainz wasn’t killed. A manhole cover to the lower spine at over 200 MPH with a couple of tons of suction force pulling it up will be instant death of one of these drivers.

Cancel it - frankly its what the FIA deserves.

 

[el_dazza]

10 place grid drop for Sainz.

 

[uscool]

Sainz penalty that's unlucky

 

[Mr Jack]

It's kind of funny how much of a big deal they made about running it down the "iconic Las Vegas strip" and then the whole thing is after dark so you can't see any of it.

 

[Mr Jack]

10 place grid drop for Sainz.

They need to introduce some element of discretion for situations like this. Clearly unjust penalty.

 

[Stu999]

This grand prix is turning into a real embarrassment very quickly, and this event has class action written all over it.

At least the Macau Grand Prix is back this weekend, that always provides some decent racing.

Well, they’d be suing themselves as I believe Liberty are acting as the promoter too.

 

[ZedPowered]

Why on earth a 10 place drop was not waived is beyond reasoning. Especially as the organisers are responsible for the track…

 

[chrismscotland]

Why on earth a 10 place drop was not waived is beyond reasoning. Especially as the organisers are responsible for the track…

Its the rules apparently, something needs looking at really.

 

[el_dazza]

They need to introduce some element of discretion for situations like this. Clearly unjust penalty.

Apparently Mercedes took the 'interpretation of the rules' stance, can't think why

 

[SoliD]

HAHAHA at Brundle talking about the menthol fragranced cigarettes

 

[JRS]

Apparently Mercedes took the 'interpretation of the rules' stance, can't think why

And rather than punching Toto in the face and telling him to **** off the FIA and stewards handed Sainz a 10 place penalty because the track fell apart.

 

[sidimmu]

And rather than punching Toto in the face and telling him to **** off the FIA and stewards handed Sainz a 10 place penalty because the track fell apart.

Surely this is a legal challenge waiting to happen for Ferrari.
I remember that the track and FIA paid out for Grosjeans crash years ago. If they are penalising Sainz for an identical failing, I'd say there is basis for a legal challenge.
YAY season wont be over until March, legally.

 

[Terminal_Boy]

10 place grid drop for Sainz.

That’s absolute bulldung. I’d be surprised if Ferrari don’t close the garage doors and party this weekend away.

 

[el_dazza]

And rather than punching Toto in the face and telling him to **** off the FIA and stewards handed Sainz a 10 place penalty because the track fell apart.

Disgusting isn't it. He's been royally screwed there. What do you mean your car can't withstand impact with a loose hard surface at 150mph? PENALTY.