fully deserved penalty
https://x.com/S0PHIE44/status/1962434209164759364
It's a penalty for sure but for an incident before a race that penalized to the next race.Sergej wrote: ↑01 Sep 2025, 15:49fully deserved penalty
https://x.com/S0PHIE44/status/1962434209164759364
But..........any..........does not mean.........ALLcatent wrote: ↑31 Aug 2025, 22:17No, it absolutely was not. Per the rules, ANY deflection/opening of the letter-box/DRS window is strictly prohibited when DRS is not activated. Because McLaren passed pre-race load tests does not eliminate that clear, black-and-white, objective stipulation.proteus wrote: ↑31 Aug 2025, 22:02The Piastris wing was perfectly legal at that time.catent wrote: ↑31 Aug 2025, 21:57Antonelli's inexperienced, overzealous mistake cost Ferrari at least 6 points (potentially 8-10) in the WCC fight with Mercedes, which is now a 12 point gap.
In recent seasons, Ferrari has been in a WCC battle with either Mercedes or McLaren down to quite literally the final race of the season. We saw the impact of Sainz's crash and Piastri's cheat rear-wing at Baku during the 2024 season, with these marginal points swings (due to bad luck / events beyond Ferrari's control) ultimately costing Ferrari WCC battles.
Given we are setting up for a similar situation in this season (battling Mercedes in the WCC), seeing similarly unfortunate points swings feels like deja vu. An absolute shame.
It was not a grey-area, not by any means, and the fact the FIA acted immediately to prohibit such rear-wing deflection and stated any cars in violation during future sessions would be disqualified - all while leaving the door open for the front-wing flex - says everything. The FIA, and pretty much the sport at large, came out stating that this was a clear and obvious rule violation.
Both drivers. You have to give allowance for rookies. My boy Charles didn't this time. It's why he wasn't too mad at the situation. He just sat there pondering whatever he was pondering.venkyhere wrote: ↑01 Sep 2025, 13:44Turn 3 you mean.PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑01 Sep 2025, 04:19The point gap didn't change because both DNF'ed.
Lapse in judgment at the banked turn 2 for both drivers.
Lapse in judgement by one driver.
Leclerc was taken out by Antonelli, he didn't make any judgement error.
In the grand scheme of things, it doesn't matter - 0 points is the nett takeaway. But it was unforced error by only one driver, not both.
What could Leclerc have done to avoid Antonelli driving into the side of his car?PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑02 Sep 2025, 02:42
Both drivers. You have to give allowance for rookies. My boy Charles didn't this time. It's why he wasn't too mad at the situation. He just sat there pondering whatever he was pondering.
Colapinto did the same move on Hülkenberg, who just gave up the spot (and thereby another one). There would have been room on the outside for Leclerc to do so as well - but it obviously can't really be expected.ScuderiaLeo wrote: ↑02 Sep 2025, 03:22What could Leclerc have done to avoid Antonelli driving into the side of his car?PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑02 Sep 2025, 02:42
Both drivers. You have to give allowance for rookies. My boy Charles didn't this time. It's why he wasn't too mad at the situation. He just sat there pondering whatever he was pondering.![]()
Should he have teleported away?
Before the break, Ferrari had planned a "tailor-made" job for Monza in a tight timeframe. No need to create too much hype about a wing, but visually it will be something very distinctive: if used, when viewed from the front with the trim, it will have a truly minimal footprint