2012 Indian Grand Prix - Buddh

[Chaos81]

From Will Buxton on the 4 wheels off.

Just had an interesting chat with a team boss about 4 wheels over the lines. Was told its been happening all weekend. Team spoke to FIA.

FIA, apparently, seemed unconcerned and the team boss didn't want to force the issue and be seen as a bad sport.

[ArchAngel]

From Will Buxton on the 4 wheels off.

Just had an interesting chat with a team boss about 4 wheels over the lines. Was told its been happening all weekend. Team spoke to FIA.

FIA, apparently, seemed unconcerned and the team boss didn't want to force the issue and be seen as a bad sport.

Which seems to suggest that the rule should be done away with, since the teams aren't too keen to complain about it, and the stewards/FiA can't be bothered about policing it?

[raymondu999]

If there was a problem, rivals would have contested - don't over-analyze it.

Agreed

What's more important is the technical superiority of RB8 - all four wheels off the track, DRS open, full throttle. All achieved through consistent work, excellent chassis and class aero package.

That shot was on the turn 11 exit, so not sure that that's extra impressive as most top cars were doing the same.

From Will Buxton on the 4 wheels off.

Just had an interesting chat with a team boss about 4 wheels over the lines. Was told its been happening all weekend. Team spoke to FIA.

FIA, apparently, seemed unconcerned and the team boss didn't want to force the issue and be seen as a bad sport.

Which seems to suggest that the rule should be done away with, since the teams aren't too keen to complain about it, and the stewards/FiA can't be bothered about policing it?

The FIA don't want an unfair advantage. If everyone is doing it they generally turn a blind eye, because everyone does it, for example like they used to do in Barcelona turn 8, and Ascari exit.

[shelly]

I expect Rosberg to start on primes and try a 1stopper. He coud be the dark horse for this race, judging by his q2 performance.
Do you think Perez will try a 1stopper also, despite starting on options?

[raymondu999]

To be honest whenever Sauber has made Q3 they've tended to be conservative IMO. So they might gamble with Kokoba but not Checo. Rosberg... not sure if his car can even take a 1-stopper

[raymondu999]

Looking back at quali, a whole load of people have been going off track:

[clipsy1H]

let's start!!! i bet huge crash in first 2 corners (fail)

btw; someone hit Michael ... stupids!!! who the.... hit his rear tire.

[Morteza]

Puncture for MSC

[clipsy1H]

this season.... can't believe another chance to hit some points.

[Teechnical]

This championship is definitely Vettel/RedBulls's.
Just look at them go:o

[Morteza]

We're in for another boring race with the guy in my avatar winning it from pole again...

[GrizzleBoy]

Why would the McLarens fight each other like that and literally hurt their own race/constructors chances?

Red Bulls are completely unreachable.

[clipsy1H]

c'mon !!! safety-car out [-o<

edit: where are you Romain when we need you

[Teechnical]

The only thing that can hinder Vettel's championship is a mechanical failure.

[Morteza]

The only thing that can hinder Vettel's championship is a mechanical failure.

Alternator failure?