2018 Formula 1 Season Paddock

Dayum. He was in a sour mood before that, he must be apoplectic about now. Hope his wife is an understanding soul.

 

He got a more or less meaningless penalty. About all he can be upset about is questioning why he got the penalty and other drivers haven't gotten the same punishment for similar incidents.

It's hard to say he didn't know what would happen going in to that corner. He knew he had a missing wing and he was late to brake.

 

You never know. A longtime wingman just won the Tour de France.

 

Vettel's car never seemed to be able to switch on the Ultrasofts

 

Just watched the race.

Lots of questions regarding MB and Bottas.

Anyone's thoughts as to the possibility of Kimi replacing Bottas at MB? IIRC Kimi's contract hasn't been renewed.

 

I know it will never change but having the Constructors Championship is hurting having a true drivers Championship. I think it should be every man for himself when you get on the track.

 

It will always be a trade-off as long as the money follows the team.

 

Its a team sport

 

can anyone, (OZ-T), explain penalty points, how long are they retained ?

 

And as a team each side of the garage should be able to race the other side independently.

 

Points stay on your license for 12 months. If you get 12 points during that period you get an automatic 1 race suspension.

Points are given either 1 to 3 depending on how serious it is. Most are collisions but you can also get points added for things like impeding a car (say during qualy) or gaining an advantage (corner cutting), or passing under safety cars or failing ot slow in yellows.

No driver has actually had a suspension due to the 12 points though

 

Vettel came close about a year back.

 

http://f1.wikia.com/wiki/Penalty_points

This page has a list of all Super License holders current and past points (for those that have any points on their license).

 

The team is paid based on combined points finish for the season

 

Less than zero chance.

 

My conspiracy theory of the day. mclaren, Renault, and Williams blocked a unanimous decision to let force India keep their prize money, reportedly $150 mil, if they get new ownership. This makes the potential purchase less desirable to outside buyers.
But, in my opinion it also will make the purchase cheaper. Basically making it only useful to other teams. And if one of the 3 teams buys them out they get a better package and a Mercedes engine contract.
If mclaren were to create a junior team they could use the current team to do so, and develop the force India with huge r&d, Mercedes engines, and possibly be a front running team next year.

 

Williams and Force India debut 2019 regulation front wing prototypes at summer test

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...-front-wings-for-next-season-debut-at-testing

 

I like it. Sponsers probably like the space too.

 

Best wishes to a champion...

 

Godspeed Niki.