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Charlotte, F1 engines, FIA, Ferrari, Indy, Lewis Hamilton, Pirelli
Charlotte, F1 engines, FIA, Ferrari, Indy, Lewis Hamilton, Pirelli Last Turn
Monday, May 30, 2011 at 02:41PM
No not the last turn club, the last turns at Indy and Charlotte. Both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 were won and lost at the last corner. Earnhardt Jr. had his best run for a long time only to run out of fuel, but J.R. Hilderbrand had even worse luck crashing at turn 4 at Indy. He almost won even so, Wheldon only just beating him to the line even though he was still on all four wheels. Reminded me of Adelaide in '85 when one of the Ligiers finished on three wheels.
Pirelli finally did something I agree with, coming out and saying the rule should be changed to prevent tire changes under red flag conditions. Ruined the race for the fans. Let's hope someone is taking note.
Martin Brundle echoes my thoughts, speaking of Lewis he said “You wonder if he needs a bit of a mindset change.” I'm afraid Lewis is becoming a whiner, nothing is his fault. The Stewards have apparently accepted his explanation and apology, but I doubt the FIA are going to let it go at that. Bringing the sport into disrepute?
Ferrari has continued their opposition to the 4 cylinder engine and has proposed a V6 for 2015, with the V8's being limited by fuel and with KERS to make them "green." Cosworth came out and said the 4 cylinder isn't green anyway. Todt has come out now and said he is looking for harmony, so maybe the engine deal is not decided yet.
Pirelli finally did something I agree with, coming out and saying the rule should be changed to prevent tire changes under red flag conditions. Ruined the race for the fans. Let's hope someone is taking note.
Martin Brundle echoes my thoughts, speaking of Lewis he said “You wonder if he needs a bit of a mindset change.” I'm afraid Lewis is becoming a whiner, nothing is his fault. The Stewards have apparently accepted his explanation and apology, but I doubt the FIA are going to let it go at that. Bringing the sport into disrepute?
Ferrari has continued their opposition to the 4 cylinder engine and has proposed a V6 for 2015, with the V8's being limited by fuel and with KERS to make them "green." Cosworth came out and said the 4 cylinder isn't green anyway. Todt has come out now and said he is looking for harmony, so maybe the engine deal is not decided yet.
Reader Comments (1)
Bob,
Agree with you re Lewis.
Cannot deny his driving ability, but, he really needs to engage brain before mouth. For a guy that has been in the sport for so long, he should know better to criticize his team tactic and the stewards so openly.
While it may be nice to have a driver who speaks his mind, the way that he speaks it sure leaves him open to further action from the FIA.
He should rant and rave at the team behind closed doors.
Some of Hamiltons driving moves may be spectactular, but, if you look at Monza in 2009 and 2010, his impetuosity got the better of him and it cost the team valuable points.
Many years ago, I didnt like Button, but, he has really matured. Maybe the fact that teams take on drivers younger and younger is the problem.
A new rule that F1 drivers must be over 26 years of age?