Bahrain stewards enquiries

[Ian]

The stewards have decided that no action to be taken on all enquiries, Jake Humphries announced it at the end of the BBC's highlights programme.

[Scott]

Good, 'cause it was all just racing...   

[John S]

Pretty queer decision from the stewards as the rule got tightened this year about leaving space for other competitors, and there is surely an automatic penalty for overtaking outside the confines of the track - unless of course you were forced there by an infringment by another car.

So if Rosberg is legitamately allowed to dangerously shut out other drivers at that point then Lewis must have gained an advantage whilst outside the track?????   

This is how the stewards see it, oh and Nando's reaction , according to Autosport.com

The stewards looked into the matter and decided that because Rosberg had moved to the right to defend his position in a 'constant and continuous straight line manner' and because Hamilton was not alongside Rosberg as he began that move that the German did nothing wrong.

The stewards added: "Had a significant portion of Car 4 (Hamilton) been alongside that of Car 8 (Rosberg) whilst Car 4 still remained within the confines of the track, then the actions of Car 8 may not be considered legitimate."

Rosberg was cleared for his incident with Alonso for the same reasons.

"I can only say that if, instead of such a wide run-off area there had been a wall, I'm not sure I'd be here now to talk about it," said Alonso.

After hearing the decision, Alonso wrote on Twitter: "I think you are going to have fun in future races! You can defend position as you want and you can overtake outside the track! Enjoy!"

[Ian]

Hmm, hope we ain't gonna get a car war.

[Scott]

Pretty queer decision from the stewards as the rule got tightened this year about leaving space for other competitors, and there is surely an automatic penalty for overtaking outside the confines of the track - unless of course you were forced there by an infringment by another car.

So if Rosberg is legitamately allowed to dangerously shut out other drivers at that point then Lewis must have gained an advantage whilst outside the track?????   

Seemed to me that the sand had as much grip as the track. 

Not surprised about the decision.  The FIA hasn't exactly been consistant with their rulings since (or before) Todt arrived.

Still, I said before it's just racing, which I think it was.  imo

[John S]

Pretty queer decision from the stewards as the rule got tightened this year about leaving space for other competitors, and there is surely an automatic penalty for overtaking outside the confines of the track - unless of course you were forced there by an infringment by another car.

So if Rosberg is legitamately allowed to dangerously shut out other drivers at that point then Lewis must have gained an advantage whilst outside the track?????   

Seemed to me that the sand had as much grip as the track. 

Not surprised about the decision.  The FIA hasn't exactly been consistant with their rulings since (or before) Todt arrived.

Still, I said before it's just racing, which I think it was.  imo

I have no problem with the stewards being lenient, as you say it was racing and made for good viewing, I'm sure both incidents made most of us sit forward in our seats whilst watching. 
However I can see why Alonso is confused, last season when he and anyone else gained places exceeding the limits of the track they received penalties if they failed to give places back, even when forced out.



 

[Dare]

John,I personally thought he pushed it bit too much and should have
received a penalty.

Problem is next race Hamilton does the same thing and is penalized.
They need full time stewards at every race.

[lkjohnson1950]

Problem is next race Hamilton does the same thing and is penalized.
They need full time stewards at every race.

That's the real issue, and the solution. Full time professional stewards who rule with some consistency.

[Ian]

Thats too simple for the FIA, also it could be too fair for their way of thinking.

[stealthhaggis]

This is the issue isn't it? Schumacher did something similar to Rubens a while back and was penalised. I think Hamilton's indecent was worse than Alonso in so far as the move on Alonso was legal as far as I could see, one move and block. The move on Hamilton was to force a car off the track. Now if at the next race Hamilton does it and is penalised it will be interesting to see what happens.

[Ian]

We know what will happen don't we stealth, Hamilton will get punished.

[stealthhaggis]

Sadly true

[Scott]

Yeah, for a while I thought they were going to penalize Hamilton for allowing himself to be pushed off the track (4 wheels off rule).  Whew.   

[Ian]

I'm surprised they never.

[vintly]

Surprised Nico didn't get a penalty there.