Yeah when you see the accidents that happen you are reminded that the track has "DANGER!" signs all over. A fast lap is a bit of an exploit in itself. I don't blame Vettel for taking it safe.This must be the only track where a processional race is not boring.
The 2010 Monaco Grand Prix Thread
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I didn't decide between Webber, Kubica and Alonso.
My driver of the weekend: Robert Kubica
DOTD Mark Webber
Congratulations to Mark and to the Red Bull team, who's celebrations were a refreshing atidote to the sterile, bereft of feeling F1 paddock.
The race itself proves again that overtaking is not "the only fruit". I enjoyed it and at no time did I feel like nodding off.
DOTD Mark Webber
Congratulations to Mark and to the Red Bull team, who's celebrations were a refreshing atidote to the sterile, bereft of feeling F1 paddock.
The race itself proves again that overtaking is not "the only fruit". I enjoyed it and at no time did I feel like nodding off.
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Mercedes decides not to proceed with appeal.
Mercedes issued the following statements explaining its position and stating that they will not proceed with the appeal. The statement read:
2010 MONACO GRAND PRIX
On the final lap of the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix, MERCEDES GP PETRONAS instructed our drivers, Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg, to race from safety car line one until the finish line as permitted under articles 40.7 and 40.11.
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS were fully aware of article 40.13 which states that no overtaking is permitted if the race finishes under safety car conditions. However we believed that the combination of the race control messages 'Safety Car in this lap' and 'Track Clear' and the green flags and lights shown by the marshals after safety car line one indicated that the race was not finishing under the safety car and all drivers were free to race.
This opinion appears to have been shared by the majority of the teams with cars in the top ten positions who also gave their drivers instructions to race to the finish line.
It was clear from our discussions with the stewards after the race that they understood the reasons for our interpretation and acknowledged that this was a new and previously untested situation but ultimately disagreed with our interpretation.
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS would like to emphasise that we fully support the inclusion of past drivers on the stewards panel and are completely satisfied that the Monaco Grand Prix stewards acted professionally, impartially and properly in this matter.
The FIA has agreed to include article 40.13 on the agenda of the next Sporting Working Group for discussion and to consider the scale of post race penalties. We believe that the 20 second penalty imposed on Michael to be disproportionate in the circumstances.
Whilst we cannot be happy with the outcome, we are pleased that the FIA has recognised the reasons for our interpretation. Therefore in the best interests of the sport, MERCEDES GP PETRONAS will not be submitting an appeal.
Mercedes issued the following statements explaining its position and stating that they will not proceed with the appeal. The statement read:
2010 MONACO GRAND PRIX
On the final lap of the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix, MERCEDES GP PETRONAS instructed our drivers, Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg, to race from safety car line one until the finish line as permitted under articles 40.7 and 40.11.
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS were fully aware of article 40.13 which states that no overtaking is permitted if the race finishes under safety car conditions. However we believed that the combination of the race control messages 'Safety Car in this lap' and 'Track Clear' and the green flags and lights shown by the marshals after safety car line one indicated that the race was not finishing under the safety car and all drivers were free to race.
This opinion appears to have been shared by the majority of the teams with cars in the top ten positions who also gave their drivers instructions to race to the finish line.
It was clear from our discussions with the stewards after the race that they understood the reasons for our interpretation and acknowledged that this was a new and previously untested situation but ultimately disagreed with our interpretation.
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS would like to emphasise that we fully support the inclusion of past drivers on the stewards panel and are completely satisfied that the Monaco Grand Prix stewards acted professionally, impartially and properly in this matter.
The FIA has agreed to include article 40.13 on the agenda of the next Sporting Working Group for discussion and to consider the scale of post race penalties. We believe that the 20 second penalty imposed on Michael to be disproportionate in the circumstances.
Whilst we cannot be happy with the outcome, we are pleased that the FIA has recognised the reasons for our interpretation. Therefore in the best interests of the sport, MERCEDES GP PETRONAS will not be submitting an appeal.
Thank you!
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I forgot how good this site is. I'll be around
Now I'm more into NASCAR, of course, you know why. But I'm still a big F1 fan! my drivers now are Kubica, Alonso and Petrov
Also like Vettel and MW. btw that battle will be red hot in the weeks to come! ...
Have a nice day everyone!
I forgot how good this site is. I'll be around
Now I'm more into NASCAR, of course, you know why. But I'm still a big F1 fan! my drivers now are Kubica, Alonso and Petrov
Also like Vettel and MW. btw that battle will be red hot in the weeks to come! ...Have a nice day everyone!
The FIA will make the rule for the safety car condition on the last lap clearer as it admitted that the application of the rule lacked clarity. A statement by the FIA read:
2010 FIA Formula One World Championship Monaco Grand Prix
The problems identified during the final lap of the Monaco Grand Prix, counting for the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship, showed a lack of clarity in the application of the rule prohibiting overtaking behind the Safety Car.
Adjustments to the regulations are necessary to clarify the procedure that cars must meet when the last lap is controlled by the Safety Car whilst also ensuring that the signaling for teams and drivers is made more clear.
These adjustments will help to avoid the problem which occurred during the Monaco Grand Prix from happening in the future.
The Formula One Commission, upon a proposal of the F1 Sporting Working Group will submit an amendment to the Sporting Regulations to address this issue. These amendments will be considered by the World Motor Sport Council at its next meeting in Geneva on June 23.
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It is encouraging to see co-operation from both Mercedes and the FIA in attempting to find a workable solution moving forward rather than pursuing an appeal process.
2010 FIA Formula One World Championship Monaco Grand Prix
The problems identified during the final lap of the Monaco Grand Prix, counting for the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship, showed a lack of clarity in the application of the rule prohibiting overtaking behind the Safety Car.
Adjustments to the regulations are necessary to clarify the procedure that cars must meet when the last lap is controlled by the Safety Car whilst also ensuring that the signaling for teams and drivers is made more clear.
These adjustments will help to avoid the problem which occurred during the Monaco Grand Prix from happening in the future.
The Formula One Commission, upon a proposal of the F1 Sporting Working Group will submit an amendment to the Sporting Regulations to address this issue. These amendments will be considered by the World Motor Sport Council at its next meeting in Geneva on June 23.
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It is encouraging to see co-operation from both Mercedes and the FIA in attempting to find a workable solution moving forward rather than pursuing an appeal process.