Official 2024 Spanish Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[Diderot]

Thanks guys, and yes obviously during the race so very different context. I can’t think of any recent precedents for this (deliberately ramming a competitor in free practice).

I hope they give Stroll and CLC at least a 5 place grid drop.

[TheDeuce]

Diderot said:

Thanks guys, and yes obviously during the race so very different context. I can’t think of any recent precedents for this (deliberately ramming a competitor in free practice).

I hope they give Stroll and CLC at least a 5 place grid drop.

Deliberate..? Seb ramming Lewis in a rage moment was deliberate. These guys today didn't intend to make contact, they were just recklessly negligent and unaware.

[Sandpit Steve]

LM240 said:

What an idiotic move from CLC.

As a long time Ferrari supporter, I’ve lost my patience with him. Too many mistakes and poor performances without doing stupid things like this.

On top of another mediocre season from Ferrari.

I’ve doubted whether he has that top end champion ability and this doesn’t help his case.

I suspect there will be serious fireworks in the team by this time next year.

[thegreenhell]

On the subject of grid penalties, I don't think it's been mentioned that Perez is carrying a three place drop from Canada into this race.

[Sandpit Steve]

robscot said:

HTP99 said:

Far to lenient, use your car intentionally as a battering ram, should be instant black flag.

^ This. No messing.

In a club meeting you’d be black flagged and banned for at least the rest of the meeting, it’s disappointing that the same enforcement doesn’t happen at the top level.

Verstappen vs Hamilton in Saudi 2021 was another that should have received a serious punishment, but it seemed the ‘show’ was more important to the FIA than protecting competitors from themselves and others.

[robscot]

"careful with that one" !

[Sandpit Steve]

Well Stroll and Hamilton had their meeting with the Stewards at 14:00, an hour and a quarter ago, with Leclerc and Norris due at 14:15. Still no decisions published.

[732NM]

TheDeuce said:

Deliberate..? Seb ramming Lewis in a rage moment was deliberate. These guys today didn't intend to make contact, they were just recklessly negligent and unaware.

Rubbish. Both were deliberate acts.

[TheDeuce]

Sandpit Steve said:

Well Stroll and Hamilton had their meeting with the Stewards at 14:00, an hour and a quarter ago, with Leclerc and Norris due at 14:15. Still no decisions published.

The stewards have referred it to the FIA manipulation dept to work out what penalties will make the quali show most interesting..

Perhaps stroll could start at the front on Sunday, but one lap down

[TheDeuce]

732NM said:

TheDeuce said:

Deliberate..? Seb ramming Lewis in a rage moment was deliberate. These guys today didn't intend to make contact, they were just recklessly negligent and unaware.

Rubbish. Both were deliberate acts.

I'm on a ship so not great signal - what am I missing!? Did they do it with the intent to cause damage? What was the gain for a deliberate contact in an FP session?

[Sandpit Steve]

TheDeuce said:

Sandpit Steve said:

Well Stroll and Hamilton had their meeting with the Stewards at 14:00, an hour and a quarter ago, with Leclerc and Norris due at 14:15. Still no decisions published.

The stewards have referred it to the FIA manipulation dept to work out what penalties will make the quali show most interesting..

Perhaps stroll could start at the front on Sunday, but one lap down

Now that would be funny, marshal posts 1,2,3,4&5 all furiously waving blue flags at him on the run to the first corner. Perhaps a little dangerous that one!

[Nova Gyna]

I wonder if Zac will be trying some of that famous Red Bull catering now he’s burnt his house down?

[cuprabob]

TheDeuce said:

The stewards have referred it to the FIA manipulation dept to work out what penalties will make the quali show most interesting..

I suppose it gives the tombola a rest.

[thegreenhell]

TheDeuce said:

The stewards have referred it to the FIA manipulation dept to work out what penalties will make the quali show most interesting..

Perhaps stroll could start at the front on Sunday, but one lap down

They could start him at the front a lap ahead and he still wouldn't win.

[Likes Fast Cars]

Catweazle said:

Chebble said:

I’m going with a ten place grid penalty for both Stroll and LeClerc plus points on their licence. Uncharacteristic of LeClerc but no less stupid. I’m less surprised about the Nepobaby.

So, Stroll has to start in thirtieth place?

Pity, they should make the tt start in 22nd …

[Victor.Lee]

McLaren had a small electrical fire in their hospitality unit, no one hurt. But not usable space, and with triple header now... a lot of repairs needed for next race.

[Zolvaro]

TheDeuce said:

732NM said:

TheDeuce said:

Deliberate..? Seb ramming Lewis in a rage moment was deliberate. These guys today didn't intend to make contact, they were just recklessly negligent and unaware.

Rubbish. Both were deliberate acts.

I'm on a ship so not great signal - what am I missing!? Did they do it with the intent to cause damage? What was the gain for a deliberate contact in an FP session?

Iit wasn't about gain it was petulent and reckless. 5 place grid penalty required.

[Adrian W]

TheDeuce said:

Sandpit Steve said:

Well Stroll and Hamilton had their meeting with the Stewards at 14:00, an hour and a quarter ago, with Leclerc and Norris due at 14:15. Still no decisions published.

The stewards have referred it to the FIA manipulation dept to work out what penalties will make the quali show most interesting..

Perhaps stroll could start at the front on Sunday, but one lap down

They will then refer it to Liberty, for instructions

[Nova Gyna]

Likes Fast Cars said:

Catweazle said:

Chebble said:

I’m going with a ten place grid penalty for both Stroll and LeClerc plus points on their licence. Uncharacteristic of LeClerc but no less stupid. I’m less surprised about the Nepobaby.

So, Stroll has to start in thirtieth place?

Pity, they should make the tt start in 22nd …

Be safer for everyone if he started Monday morning.

[Teppic]

Zolvaro said:

TheDeuce said:

732NM said:

TheDeuce said:

Deliberate..? Seb ramming Lewis in a rage moment was deliberate. These guys today didn't intend to make contact, they were just recklessly negligent and unaware.

Rubbish. Both were deliberate acts.

I'm on a ship so not great signal - what am I missing!? Did they do it with the intent to cause damage? What was the gain for a deliberate contact in an FP session?

Iit wasn't about gain it was petulent and reckless. 5 place grid penalty required.

At minimum.