Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in Scrutineering, Stewards’ Decisions, and other assorted FIA documents looked at slightly irreverently
There’s the race we see on telly, and then there’s the race behind the scenes. One rarely talked about by reporters but told in part by the official FIA documents. Here is a selection of this weekend’s documents for you to peruse at your leisure. Enjoy. Wonder where all this great stuff came from? Right Here
From the Dept of They Did My Job for Me
Now if I only knew what it meant
From the Dept of No More FUN
They didn’t mention 720’s though
From the Dept of Silly Words
Maybe you should have asked how long his hangover lasted instead
From the Dept of Really?
I do not think that word means what you think it means
From the Dept of Picking Cherries
Until the last few laps, when everyone started to pass you
From the Dept of More than Just a Pretty Face
Actual thoughts. That are cogent and well spoken. Go Max!
From the Dept of Never Again
Nope.
From the Dept of Special Things: Sergio’s Story
Hmm… What could possibly happen next
Looks like it will be entertaining
OK, very entertaining
Ouch. Or you could just admit you were at fault under the current rules and get on with your life
From the Dept of If at First You Don’t Succeed
Well, that’s a rare occurrence
Or not.
From the Dept of Maybe I’m not the Problem
Well that seems clear enough
Possibly that white line needs a rethink
Well, that should solve the problem
Or Not
From the Dept of Let’s Count All The Things
Does the number 5 ring a bell?
Maybe a fluoride toothpaste would help
Hang on whilst I get the calculator
Can you get the checque? I’ve left my wallet in my other trousers.
From the Dept of Ennui
How very Gallic of you
From the Dept of Who Needs Bob
And that’s why the EU will eventually stick it’s nose in
From the Dept of Damn that’s a Question
Yes, God Forbid you should make it more interesting and cost less
From the Dept of You Were Warned
Seems pretty straightforward
From the Dept of Choices have Consequences
Ouch. That turn has a real bite.
From the Dept of Deja Vu
Wonder what prompted this? Or Who?
From the Dept of One of These Things is Exactly Like the Other
They finally match. No more Garanimals for you.
Wasn’t it previously reported that Lewis had already used 3 of his approved 5 CE, so shouldn’t this be his 4th?
“Ouch. That turn has a real bite.”
Hmm, I’m wondering why Turn 8 is so error-prone for drivers.. It looks rather benign if you asked me. Is there some elevation change or something else that makes them all lose it there?
Downhill… the natural racing line would also take you wider on exit as well if there is driveable space there. Not sure about the camber, but the old Jochen Rindt curve was banked to the inside as well.
They crest a hill and the forbidden zone is on the downhill portion. It also coincides with pit entry that everyone had so much trouble with.
Graham Lowdon somewhat clarified the race restart after crashes. He said that it’s an option that’s available to Charlie and it’s down to his discretion to use, when he deems it necessary.
Please keep doing these, mattpt55
I know they don’t always get many comments but I find these communique-reviews to be hilarious!!!
Cheers!
Thanks Joe, glad you enjoy them. I’ll keep them coming then..