yellow flags Archives

Lewis Hamilton’s hypocrisy over yellow flags

July 31, 2016July 28, 2016 by The Judge

TJ13 has persistently stated that yellow flags should mean “slow down and be prepared to stop” but at the same time has contended that the responsibility to enforce this lies with the race director. Given the criticism of his team mate’s behavior under yellow flags in Hungary, the irony of Lewis Hamilton’s call for clarification … Read more

Sergio Perez says Lewis Hamilton was wrong

July 31, 2016July 28, 2016 by The Judge

Sergio – may or may not have a 2017 contract with Force India – Perez believes that Max Verstappen’s defensive driving against Kimi Raikkonen at the 2016 Hungarian GP was beyond the bounds of reasonableness. “That was too much – too much moving under braking”, said the Mexican. “It is something that we need to … Read more

Vettel says FIA yellow flag management ‘got worse’

July 25, 2016July 25, 2016 by The Judge

During the FIA press conference following the 2016 Hungarian GP, Lewis Hamilton took as swipe at his team mate suggesting his behaviour in qualifying put others at risk of harm. Hamilton had complained following the qualifying session on Saturday about Rosberg’s pole position lap being allowed and an hour later the German driver was hauled … Read more

Lewis demands yellow flags clarification

July 25, 2016July 25, 2016 by Craig J Alderson

Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton has asked for clarification surrounding the yellow flags waving that provided a twist to Budapest qualifying. After one of the longest Q1 sessions ever witnessed, Q3 was ramping up to provide some last minute excitement. All the cars were on track, and readying for a final hot lap of the … Read more

#F1 Daily News and Comment: Monday 13th October 2014

February 13, 2016October 13, 2014 by The Judge

This page will be updated throughout the day. Please if you are on Twitter press the tweet button below. If you re-write and tweet individual story headlines don’t forget to include #F1. You may not realise how hugely important this is and has helped grow our community significantly Previously on The Judge 13: #F1 & … Read more

China GP 2013: Off Track post race review

April 29, 2015April 14, 2013 by The Judge

Thankfully after the past couple of weeks, the ‘off the track’ post race report I write will be considerably shorter than some of my recent reviews. Firstly, lets clear up the matter of 8 drivers under investigation for use of DRS under yellow flag conditions. All 8 escape sanction and the stewards note the following. … Read more

Drivers of 2012, Ferrari get biggest FOM payout,Raikkonen like Lauda?, #BOTTAS and F1 social media, Turkey 2013, Kamui in GP2, Bernie back in team ownership, Kimi goes snowmobile racing

May 6, 2015November 29, 2012 by The Judge

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Silverstone Media Awards: Many thejudge13 readers are outside the UK (65%) and I’ve had a few enquiries as to whether they are eligible to vote. The answer is yes and all you need to do is leave your name and an email address to vote on Silverstone’s website – the links are below.

Last years winner was a polish blog called F1 talks. (Link)

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Of course I would be paid for this syndication but the funds received will go towards taking thejudge13 onward and upward. One of the things I am looking at is a podcast for 2013. Much of the current media produced F1 audio/visual material is quite starchy and I believe there is room for a weekly discussion programme of a more relaxed nature – with regular expert fans and guests.

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31 people by last night have clicked through on the link previously provided, so here’s how Silverstone tell you to vote.

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Ferrari ask FIA for clarification: 11:00 GMT just received this tweet – “Ferrari asked, in a letter, a clarification from the FIA about the overtaking of VET/VER during the 4th round of the Brazilian Grand Prix”. It was in Italian, my best translation efforts.

Ferrari consider appeal – I’m considering becoming King of England – but the rules prevent both of us from acting upon our musings

February 13, 2016November 29, 2012 by The Judge

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A Post race review and change of champion: I had decided this debate had run its course, particularly because even though I’ve complained all season about Race management issues, even IF Vettel is guilty, the infringement was missed by the stewards and the matter is similar to debating whether a penalty should have been awarded in a crucial football (soccer for the US) match.

Nurburgring lifeline, Consistancy analysis, Vettel yellow flag storm brewing in Italy, Kingfisher Airlines finally finished, Champagne & Hot Dogs in Milton Keynes

May 10, 2015November 28, 2012 by The Judge

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Nurburgring: My favourite subject, the 2013 F1 calendar. It’s a week for lifelines, first HRT and now Nurburgring. To cut a long story short, in February the operators of the circuit, NAG, were given an eviction notice for non-payment of rent. Today Motorsport are reporting this matter is now ‘settled’ – how or by whom we don’t know.

2 weeks ago a spokesman for NAG said, “Formula 1 is no more at the Nurburgring”, discussions with Ecclestone were cancelled and all the other 2013 events were at risk.

Today, “Now we have to make progress in the talks with the Bernie Ecclestone toward a contract”, said Thomas Schmidt of NAG. I presume the operating company had been declared insolvent or bankrupt and the original contract is therefore no longer in force. Anyway, good luck lads – Bernie’s feeling a little down and unwanted at the moment, you may catch him in a rare moment of weakness.