re: Formula 1 2020 Season Thread

Had Albon spun off onto tarmac instead of gravel, and only lost 1 position, instead of dropping to last, do you think that should be equal or less of a penalty to Hamilton??

What if he spun on tarmac runoff area and rejoined not losing any spots??

Would you brush it off as a racing incident??? I would

So yea, the net result after the dust settles, does factor into the penalty...

The same act, with different outcomes, shouldn't be penalized different IMO

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Even though the contact was not his fault, he could have avoided it.

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Right. I'm not even blaming Albon for not avoiding it, just saying that the incident cost him his race and that is something that might have been considered when making that move.

While not exactly the same, USA 2018 is a good example of HAM keeping distance to preserve his race (and the championship).

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Albon could have backed off and still gotten Hamilton at a later point, being on faster tires and not nursing a potential gearbox issue.

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Yeah, its nonsense. For one, it was a well set up and executed pass by Albon. Two, Hamilton knew he was there.
Had Albon showed up late or dive-bombed the corner I could see the argument. Albon was there for the entire corner. Hamilton should've avoided acting like a brat and not drove into Albon's car on corner exit. I guess Albon and the field could just pass on straights only and avoid any future incidents. That would be exciting!

Albon's advantage wasn't going to last forever and he still needed to get in front of Bottas and add some space while the advantage lasted. You just don't pass up an easy opportunity to move into p2 and gap the guy in the upcoming corners.

Well, Hamilton has 6 penalty points at the half way point, so maybe he'll drive with a little more level head from here on out. Cost himself a podium as well. I'd say Hamilton looked like one driving with limited experience. Vettel as well. What was that bomb he tried on T3?

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The penalty is for the infraction not for the result or for what happened 5 years ago. Or at least that is what it should be.

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I 100% agree with this

As was my point earlier, F1 and FIA have a bad habit of using results of infractions as basis for penalties instead of the infraction itself

Will buxton on twitter suggesting seat changes might happen early and towards the back end of this year.

I’m inclined to say no but depending on what the schedule looks like and development to next year, maybe.

Last three races could have:

Carlos taking Seb spot
Ric to Mclaren
Alo to Renault

Assume this would have to be at no loss to any of the teams in the constructor championship. Guess they would eat the cost if they see the benefit for next year.

Good question

Love to see him next to Max but that isn't going to happen

Darkhorse of Haas? RoGro must go!

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A mature driver absolutely makes the move right there. You don't waste time dilly dallying behind a slower car as P1 scampers off down the track. 10 laps isn't a lot of time at Redbull at 1:04 a lap? Its not like 10 laps at Suzuka. And its not like he's passing lap traffic, its Lewis Hamilton in the top car in F1. You don't wait around hoping for the Red Sea to part. Again, the move did not cost Albon the race, LH did.

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Also, when you drive for Red Bull, they want you to be aggressive. They made it clear last year when they demoted Gasly and promoted Albon they wanted him to be aggressive behind the wheel.

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Either Seb is replacing Kimi, Stroll or sitting it out for a year.

Rumors going around that if Albon struggles he would take Kvyat spot and Seb would partner with Max. Wouldn’t surprise me considering how disappointed Red Bull were with Gasly early on last year.