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10-14-2008, 03:16 AM
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Inonanialry
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I think the penalties were justified in almost all cases, it's the
punishment
that the driver receives that has been completely wrong.
Why should a driver who avoids a collision and cuts a corner (Hamilton, Spa) receive the same penalty as someone who overtakes under the yellow flag? (Glock? at Spa). One is dangerous, one blatantly isn't. Just as a disclaimer, I don't want to argue about Hamilton being right or wrong, this isn't the place for that, but what he did
wasn't
dangerous
- and I think that's a very important distinction to make.
Unsafe release in the pitstop is enormously dangerous (Massa and Sutil, twice), yet receives the same standard drive through (or a paltry fine).
The stewards need more options, and I for one believe that the penalties should be applied after the race as place demotions, rather than time penalties which can be worked around by driving more aggressively. For example, Hamilton could have been demoted one place, Glock and Massa three or so?
I know people disagree with sorting it after the race but it's the only fair way. A drive through cannot be undone.
I know it's not a well thought-through idea, but it's a start!
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