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**DoctoBuntonTen** · 09-08-2010, 09:14 PM

Ferrari clearly wanted Massa to move over but Ferrari, by not issuing a direct order, did not violate the team orders rule.

If Rob had said to Felipe "Fernando's quicker, you'll need to up your pace" I can see that being viewed as Felipe's decision.

The problem for Ferrari was the way in which the "instruction" was given to Felipe. The words used may not have constituted a direct order, but the way in which they were delivered suggested otherwise, certainly enough for the stewards.

I think the penalty already imposed is sufficient. Hopefully the WMSC will simply review article 39.1 and not penalise Ferrari further.

09-08-2010, 09:14 PM	#25
DoctoBuntonTen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 501 Senior Member	Ferrari clearly wanted Massa to move over but Ferrari, by not issuing a direct order, did not violate the team orders rule. If Rob had said to Felipe "Fernando's quicker, you'll need to up your pace" I can see that being viewed as Felipe's decision. The problem for Ferrari was the way in which the "instruction" was given to Felipe. The words used may not have constituted a direct order, but the *way* in which they were delivered suggested otherwise, certainly enough for the stewards. I think the penalty already imposed is sufficient. Hopefully the WMSC will simply review article 39.1 and not penalise Ferrari further.
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