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ranjan united · 23rd October 2006, 23:17

Nice race by Michael Schumacher. Pity he had that problem in qualifying, and then more problems during the race, or else the race would have been his, for sure, including some briliant overtaking moves down the sart-finish straight.
Another thing Brazil has shown is FIA's blind eye towards everything happening in Ferrari.
A FIA rule states: "after receiving the end-of-race signal all cars must proceed on the circuit directly to the post race parc ferme without stopping, without overtaking (unless clearly necessary), without receiving any object whatsoever and without any assistance (except that of the marshals if necessary)". (Source: GrandPrix)
Breaking this rule leads to 1. Driver's suspension from race or 2. Final race position penalty.
Incidentally, Massa stopping and picking up the Brazilian flag clearly breaks this rule. Why wasn't he punished then? In Monza, Alonso was punished for "blocking" Massa, even though TV images were non-conclusive as they showed Alonso quite a bit ahead of Massa and no changes in telemetry.
And here Massa goes on and breaks a rule so clearly in open... what about the FIA stepping in??
Just a concern from a fan, concerned about F1's future and the FIA's incompetence.

Also, great race by Jenson Buton and Takuma Sato. Bad luck for Trulli in the Toyota; he was looking really strong.

23rd October 2006, 23:17	#1356 (permalink)
ranjan united BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada... But still a Bombay-Boy at heart !!! Posts: 407	Nice race by Michael Schumacher. Pity he had that problem in qualifying, and then more problems during the race, or else the race would have been his, for sure, including some briliant overtaking moves down the sart-finish straight. Another thing Brazil has shown is FIA's blind eye towards everything happening in Ferrari. A FIA rule states: "after receiving the end-of-race signal all cars must proceed on the circuit directly to the post race parc ferme without stopping, without overtaking (unless clearly necessary), without receiving any object whatsoever and without any assistance (except that of the marshals if necessary)". (Source: GrandPrix) Breaking this rule leads to 1. Driver's suspension from race or 2. Final race position penalty. Incidentally, Massa stopping and picking up the Brazilian flag clearly breaks this rule. Why wasn't he punished then? In Monza, Alonso was punished for "blocking" Massa, even though TV images were non-conclusive as they showed Alonso quite a bit ahead of Massa and no changes in telemetry. And here Massa goes on and breaks a rule so clearly in open... what about the FIA stepping in?? Just a concern from a fan, concerned about F1's future and the FIA's incompetence. Also, great race by Jenson Buton and Takuma Sato. Bad luck for Trulli in the Toyota; he was looking really strong. __________________ The Race for Perfection has no Finish Line - McLaren Last edited by ranjan united : 23rd October 2006 at 23:19.