F1 Belgian GP - Spa-Francorchamps
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Latest update: Hamilton’s win stripped away
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neonharbor18 said:It’s honestly bizarre to me how Kimi Räikkönen and Robert Kubica were positioned right next to each other. Given how Lewis Hamilton drives, I’m surprised he didn't slam straight into Kimi the second those lights went green during the pit exit. Honestly, they probably would have totaled both cars trying to squeeze past one another.🤷 It just feels wrong seeing them lined up like that at the signal. Is that even legal?😕
Austin Evans said:and that Raikkonen-esque comment:
| rustystag7 says: Look, we can sit here all day playing philosopher and trying to draw parallels if we want... But I'll say it again: Raikkonen didn't mean to mess up Sutil's race, but he did... It’s the same deal with Alonso in Monaco—he screwed Heidfeld and nobody batted an eye... I think we should just ignore whether he messed up the guy in first or tenth. In F1, everyone is equally fair game when things get competitive.🤷 Besides, I doubt Hamilton cares much about having knocked himself out of the race.🤷 |
rustystag7 said:And check if the light was actually red for 20 seconds, or if it just turned red right then...
I think we’re on the same page here. I’m not playing favorites with Hamilton, but I don't think he did this on purpose. This penalty just feels nonsensical.🤷
rustystag7 said:Of course he did. He cranked the wheel all the way over, realized he was screwed, and then just yanked it straight back...
Check the link 🤷
Edward Howard2 said:You’re still dodging the actual point, as per your usual habit. 🤣
Here is why I'm saying Kubica stole that win from Heidfeld:
1. Heidfeld letting Kubica through right after exiting the pits. They risked his P1 against Alonso, who could have easily jumped him.
2. Heidfeld holding up Alonso just so Kubica could pull away.
3. Risking Heidfeld's P2 by calling him in, which let the faster Alonso pass. Who knows what his times would have been if he hadn't lost that gap? He could have come out right on Heidfeld's gearbox.
4. Telling Heidfeld to let Alonso past might be a first in F1. I can't think of any other instance. Since Alonso was behind Heidfeld, it actually helped him secure at least P2; the longer they held him back, the less chance Alonso had at second place.
5. The team openly telling Kubica exactly how many fast laps he needed to stay ahead of Heidfeld.
6. All that cheering in the BMW garage when Kubica took the lead. If they didn't care which of their two "equal" drivers won, they wouldn't have celebrated like he just passed a Ferrari instead of his own teammate.
7. Heidfeld’s sour face after the race. The guy knew exactly what they were doing to him.
Just be objective for once. Regardless of who you root for, admit the win was handed to him.
I'm glad Kubica won and leads the standings. Between him and the current title contenders—Hamilton and those two Ferraris—he's the one I'd rather see take the championship. I think BMW's move was smart because it's the only way they get a shot at the title, but let's be real: that should have been Heidfeld's race.
lonebison19 said:Not quite yet, but he's in the top three, and he's going to be the greatest ever.👍🙏