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**corsar-caribean** · 08-02-2012, 04:14 AM

They ought to give some kind of penalties for engine and gearbox changes if they want to enforce the rule of them lasting for several GP weekends. But we can be open about discussing, which kind of penalty should it be.

About penalizing every racing incident. Well, I remember we had serious discussions about it already in 2008, when Hamilton got a lot of penalties and the most ridiculous one was the incident with Bourdais at Fuji. In 2009 F1 fans were a bit more satisfied as a former driver was added to the panel of stewards.

However, at times we are still getting penalties, which seem like an overreaction. But I think nowadays the governing body wants to enforce very clean racing. And by enforcing harsh penalties they are somewhat achieving it. For instance we don't have such incidents any more like 20 years ago, when it was usual to see some midfield driver wiping several drivers out at the start of a race.

As I said above. I like the idea of point deduction as no team would take one unless absolutely needed. Sometimes now a team will change something for a tiny issue and take a grid drop.

I also think we would then not get situations ruined before the race. Like this year at Monaco, I would have loved to see Schumacher start on pole there.

I agree about the early 90s and before where there was some crazy driving, but also I dont think contact is always wrong. Hard wheel banging can be exciting.

I just hope all the penalties don't take the risk and bravery out of F1. We want close wheel to wheel action and if you are at constant risk of a penalty it may change drivers ideas about making moves.

08-02-2012, 04:14 AM	#7
corsar-caribean Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	They ought to give some kind of penalties for engine and gearbox changes if they want to enforce the rule of them lasting for several GP weekends. But we can be open about discussing, which kind of penalty should it be. About penalizing every racing incident. Well, I remember we had serious discussions about it already in 2008, when Hamilton got a lot of penalties and the most ridiculous one was the incident with Bourdais at Fuji. In 2009 F1 fans were a bit more satisfied as a former driver was added to the panel of stewards. However, at times we are still getting penalties, which seem like an overreaction. But I think nowadays the governing body wants to enforce very clean racing. And by enforcing harsh penalties they are somewhat achieving it. For instance we don't have such incidents any more like 20 years ago, when it was usual to see some midfield driver wiping several drivers out at the start of a race. As I said above. I like the idea of point deduction as no team would take one unless absolutely needed. Sometimes now a team will change something for a tiny issue and take a grid drop. I also think we would then not get situations ruined before the race. Like this year at Monaco, I would have loved to see Schumacher start on pole there. I agree about the early 90s and before where there was some crazy driving, but also I dont think contact is always wrong. Hard wheel banging can be exciting. I just hope all the penalties don't take the risk and bravery out of F1. We want close wheel to wheel action and if you are at constant risk of a penalty it may change drivers ideas about making moves.
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