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forty_three
It’s Raining Falafel
After what was the closest season since 4 guys went into Abu Dhabi in 2010 with the chance to win a championship, we embark into a 90 day off season with Max(sterisk) Verstappen holding the championship win, Mercedes still foaming at the mouth over a call and several teams and drivers left with a lot of questions over the competence of a race director who played hard and fast with the rules, changed the championship outcome with 5 laps left and contradicted his own interpretation of the rules. The matter has been referred to the Court of Appeal for Sport (CAS). I am kind of surprised Ferrari isn't squawking about why the lapped cars between Carlos and Max weren't also told to go through, taking away Carlos' shot at a win.
Here's what I am talking about when I say contradicted his own interpretation: Masi explains reason for late Eifel GP Safety Car
"”There’s a requirement in the sporting regulations to wave all the lapped cars past,” Masi said."
Other notes lost in the mayhem: The Iceman has gone. Enjoy retirement Kimi. Go easy on the drink. Antonio Giovanazzi is also out of F1 for now. Which is a huge shame.
Also, Ross Brawn quietly stepped down from his leadership role at FOM and didn't say a whole lot about why. Last night, Ferrari announced new investments in their facility in maranello and they will "Welcome back some old friends". So I wonder if he is heading back to the mothership? One thing for sure, he has to be glad he isn't associated with the mess of the last race.
Here's what I am talking about when I say contradicted his own interpretation: Masi explains reason for late Eifel GP Safety Car
"”There’s a requirement in the sporting regulations to wave all the lapped cars past,” Masi said."
Other notes lost in the mayhem: The Iceman has gone. Enjoy retirement Kimi. Go easy on the drink. Antonio Giovanazzi is also out of F1 for now. Which is a huge shame.
Also, Ross Brawn quietly stepped down from his leadership role at FOM and didn't say a whole lot about why. Last night, Ferrari announced new investments in their facility in maranello and they will "Welcome back some old friends". So I wonder if he is heading back to the mothership? One thing for sure, he has to be glad he isn't associated with the mess of the last race.