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[PaMu1337]

Uh oh

Did anyone hear that?

This is going to get awkward...

I missed it, what was said?

 

[Samus]

Uh oh

Did anyone hear that?

"Ten seconds for Perez"

Depends who said it though, could have just been someone repeating the Ferrari theory/hope.

 

[McLaren]

Likely someone prepping for the interview; time before Paul goes “live” for the quick chat with Perez.

 

[IforceV8]

Looking back at the race replay it was clear to see the big gaps since the feed switched to the helicopter cam. Martin even mentioned the 10 sec rule when he did it the 2nd time.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

Why do they even need to talk to the driver to make the decision? I don't remember this happening in a year or three back.

If a rule is breached, it should be pretty clear as to what penalty will be applied. Maybe the penalty won't affect the race result?

edit: They'll be talking to the stewards in 17 minutes.

 

[Liquid]

But think of the drama when this is played on DTS.

 

[PaMu1337]

But think of the drama when this is played on DTS.

Meanwhile at DTS production: makes this a Sainz focused episode, with a storyline talking about his rivalry with <checks roulette wheel> Bottas

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

Meanwhile at DTS production: makes this a Sainz focused episode, with a storyline talking about his rivalry with <checks roulette wheel> Bottas

Insert something thing about how Sainz looked up to Alonso and how Alonso's chance to beat Sainz blew up.

And Hamilton struggled to concentrate during the race after his jewelry infringement resulting in a lock up.

 

[PeterJB]

Bottas couldn't have been more invisible in this race.

 

[PaMu1337]

Bottas couldn't have been more invisible in this race.

When I commented this:

Meanwhile at DTS production: makes this a Sainz focused episode, with a storyline talking about his rivalry with <checks roulette wheel> Bottas

I actually had a little moment where I needed to make sure Bottas was even in this race at all

 

[o000o]

This race would've lessened the gap between Leclerc and Verstappen... driving level wise this year. Leclerc made only 2 major mistakes before (Imola and Paul Richard), but here now Verstappen had done it.

Checo's really the best here, but Sainz is quite poor.

WDC battle but not in frontlines; Hamilton vs Vettel vs Verstappen. Vettel's the good one here to defend against those 2 faster cars.

 

[Samus]

But think of the drama when this is played on DTS.

They are at Red Bull this weekend...

 

[PaMu1337]

So for Suzuka here's what Max needs to be champion there:
Gain 8 pts on Leclerc, 6 pts on Perez

So the following scenarios are enough:

Verstappen	Perez	Leclerc
1FL	-	-
1	-	3
2	4 / 5FL	5 / 6FL
3	6	7
4	7 / 8FL	8 / 9FL
5	8 / 9FL	9 / 10FL
6	9 / 10FL	11

 

[Touring Mars]

So for Suzuka here's what Max needs to be champion there:
Gain 8 pts on Leclerc, 6 pts on Perez

So winning with FL would already do it, and winning without FL as long as Leclerc is not second.

It would help if we knew the result of today's race first...

 

[PaMu1337]

It would help if we knew the result of today's race first...

This is assuming Perez keeps his win of course

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

It would help if we knew the result of today's race first...

Breaking news: Results of the investigation will be out after the last race of the season

 

[PaMu1337]

Also a little fun fact: Russell can still tie with Verstappen if he wins every single race with FL and the last sprint race, and Verstappen doesn't score a single point anymore, but he would then lose on the tiebreaker (nr of wins)

 

[Blitz24]

When I commented this:

I actually had a little moment where I needed to make sure Bottas was even in this race at all

He wasn't. That was actually Heikki Kovalainen

 

[Samus]

Another complete race of time later and still no result. The FIA really haven't looked very good this weekend.

 

[IcySlivers]

Just caught up with all the craziness.

Would never have expected Max to struggle so much, he’s been so dominant recently.
Sad to see Lewis do so poorly after great practice and qualifying sessions.
I’m not a big fan of Perez, but it would be kind of ******** for them to take away his victory. His performance was amazing, especially so when you see how other amazing drivers like Max and Lewis struggled, so hats off to Perez for an amazing drive.

 

[Touring Mars]

Another complete race of time later and still no result.

You know what the FIA need, a 3 hour rule...

The FIA really haven't looked very good this weekend.

 

[IforceV8]

5sec penalty and a reprimand.

 

[PaMu1337]

Decision is in:
1st SC: Reprimand
2nd SC: 5 sec and 2 penalty points

Perez wins!

 

[Touring Mars]

16 minutes inside the 3 hour rule... although it is 1.49 am in Singapore right now

At least Sergio will wake up tomorrow to some good news.

 

[Terronium-12]

I had to look up the results because my recording, which was already set to record an additional hour, didn't get the entire race. Why? Because there was an hour delay for absolutely no reason.

Tell me, what's the point of amassing "the best drivers in the world" if you never let them exhibit these skills because "Ew, rain!"? What's the point of full wet tires if they're never used?

 

[Samus]

Decision is in:
1st SC: Reprimand
2nd SC: 5 sec and 2 penalty points

Perez wins!

On the one hand he deserves the win but on the other hand how convenient the penalties were just enough to keep the win.

If I were Ferrari I'd seriously be questioning that. Well, if there was more at stake anyway.

 

[PaMu1337]

As for why the two incidents have different penalties:
1.

When questioned during the hearing PER said that the conditions were very wet and that it was very difficult to closely follow the safety car with little heat in his tyres and brakes.

Although the track was wet in parts, we do not accept that the conditions were such as to make it impossible or dangerous for PER to have maintained the required less than 10 car length gap.

Nevertheless, we took into account the wet conditions and the difficulties highlighted by PER as mitigatory circumstances for this incident and, accordingly, determine that a reprimand ought to be imposed.

2.

As this was the second breach of Article 55.10 by PER during the race and followed an express warning from the Race Director, we determined to impose a 5 second time penalty on PER.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

On the one hand he deserves the win but on the other hand how convenient the penalties were just enough to keep the win.

If I were Ferrari I'd seriously be questioning that. Well, if there was more at stake anyway.

If Leclerc hadn't degraded, he could've been inside 5 seconds.

 

[PaMu1337]

If Leclerc hadn't degraded, he could've been inside 5 seconds.

Ferrari even told him during the race to keep within 5 seconds, as that was what they were expecting. Only later after the finish they told him there was a chance for a double 5 sec, but they didn't sound very confident about it anyway

 

[Dennisch]

If Leclerc hadn't degraded, he could've been inside 5 seconds.

1 more lap for Perez and Leclerc would have been 10 seconds behind.