Is Adrian Sutil's F1 career over ?

Ed · Post by Ed » Wed May 18, 2011 10:31 am

Force India's Adrian Sutil was involved in a fight with Genii's Chief Executive Eric Lux at a private nightclub party in Shanghai following the Chinese Grand Prix. It now appears certain that Lux will be taking legal action.

The Force India team has released a brief statement confirming that there will be no change to their driver lineup for the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix but it is also an indication that Sutil is in serious trouble and his F1 career could be in doubt.

Statement by Force India:

Force India Formula One Team is aware of the statements made by both its driver, Adrian Sutil, and Mr. Eric Lux of Genii Capital, pertaining to events following the Chinese Grand Prix.

Although the team continues to monitor the situation, it remains fully committed to its driver line-up at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Related stories:
Sutil gets into fist-fight with Renault official
Sutil facing court after Eric Lux assault - report
Sutil facing multi-million euro injury claim - report
Sutil vows to fight criminal charges - manager

What are your thoughts on this matter ?

cmlean · Post by **cmlean** » Wed May 18, 2011 5:51 pm

As facts are being slowly fed to the media, Sutil's case looks worse and worse.

Ed · Post by Ed » Wed May 18, 2011 6:16 pm

It is certainly looking worse for Sutil. He is highly regarded in Formula 1 but this will be a big setback if he is found guilty.

It is difficult to get a good idea of what actually happened in China but it is surprising that the Chinese authorities didn't get involved at the time.

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:44 pm

I haven't read much about it so probably not good to speculate but it would be a pity to stuff up your career over a fist fight.

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:54 pm

Thanks for the reports (above).
Hard to know where the truth lies from the reports but I do find it interesting that he wants 10 million euro for compensation and
"does not exclude commencing an action against any other persons involved in this matter".
If it WAS an accident on Sutil's part or even intentional, what has Lewis Hamilton or anyone else in the room got to do with it.
I don't know.... sounds like a money grab to me.

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Thu May 19, 2011 10:00 pm

Just read this.....

May 19 (GMM) A video exists of the incident involving Adrian Sutil and Eric Lux, according to the Swiss newspaper Blick.

The internal security footage at the M1nt nightclub in Shanghai could prove decisive in Force India driver Sutil's legal defence as Renault co-owner Lux pushes criminal charges.

Sutil, whose entire formula one career could hang on the outcome of the saga, insists he unintentionally cut Lux's neck with a broken glass during a post-race party attended also by Sutil's close friend Lewis Hamilton.

Lux was wearing a bandage in Turkey two weeks ago to cover more than a dozen stiches, and Bernie Ecclestone told Blick: "The victim was damn lucky."

Would love to see that!!!!

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Fri May 27, 2011 7:31 am

Formula One has always been a cut throat business.

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Fri May 27, 2011 3:48 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:Formula One has always been a cut throat business.

Good to have your quick wit back!!!

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat May 28, 2011 12:42 am

jacfan wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:Formula One has always been a cut throat business.
Good to have your quick wit back!!!

WTF, tatty old bear...quick wit..... Madam, I demand that you take up the medication !!! At Once. Or I shall have no choice but to to take refuge with the Village Constable, and her attack spaniel,..........if you could assist in any way in maintaining my taking refuge with the aforementionrd Village Constable, ( she of the lustrous locks......ahem........blush..........)
I thought there would be Strawberry Fields Forever. I have but learned to thatg all given to us, every single second we draw breath, is a bonus.
Have a litre bottle of WT, clean blankets, and Blanky is tugging at me, rarin to go,.......3 days of..............ferk,. Monaco........1 day...........wait a day........then, into it.. Ah !!!! Another day und.......................(Wink)

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat May 28, 2011 1:40 am

V8SUPERCARS N SOOTY?............HMMMM!

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Sat May 28, 2011 1:53 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:
jacfan wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:Formula One has always been a cut throat business.
Good to have your quick wit back!!!
WTF, tatty old bear...quick wit..... Madam, I demand that you take up the medication !!! At Once. Or I shall have no choice but to to take refuge with the Village Constable, and her attack spaniel,..........if you could assist in any way in maintaining my taking refuge with the aforementionrd Village Constable, ( she of the lustrous locks......ahem........blush..........)
I thought there would be Strawberry Fields Forever. I have but learned to thatg all given to us, every single second we draw breath, is a bonus.
Have a litre bottle of WT, clean blankets, and Blanky is tugging at me, rarin to go,.......3 days of..............ferk,. Monaco........1 day...........wait a day........then, into it.. Ah !!!! Another day und.......................(Wink)

Medication at hand..... punnet of strawberries and chocolate dipping sauce and of course blanky. Ready for Monaco.
German Shepherd also ready and raring to play with attack spaniel!!!