Ted Kravitz @tedkravitz
Some detail while wait for decision on Vettel: I understand problem was low fuel pressure in fuel collector. Reason as yet unexplained
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Kimi Raikkonen has won a thrilling race that was full of action from start to finish. The Finn marks his first win since his return to Formula One and in the end fended off a charging Alonso who finishes second. Sebastian Vettel finished third after having started from 24th position.
thisbanibhusan wrote:If its fuel pressure problem and enough fuel was present in the tank then he'll get away with it.
This is what I am thinking...MrBlacky wrote:One question: They stopped Vettel on purpose, so there wasn't actually a failure on the car at that moment.
This is a breach of the rule, that the car has to reach the pits under its own power, isn't it?
The rules state it has to be "force majeure". I think it does not necessarily has to be a failure; if there is evidence enough that there was a problem that didn't manifested yet, but was going to if Vettel continued, then that'll be enoughMrBlacky wrote:One question: They stopped Vettel on purpose, so there wasn't actually a failure on the car at that moment.
This is a breach of the rule, that the car has to reach the pits under its own power, isn't it?
you have to admit, its a good opportunity for the FIA and FOM to spice up the championship for the remanding races....FakeAlonso wrote:I am taking a risk predicting P24
Not if they avoided the imminent failure by stopping the car in time?dawguk wrote:Well if it is an imminent failure, they will have to fix something, therefore he gets a penalty anyway?