official fia report

[dtr44]

Hamilton was penalised after stewards decided he had not driven a Ferrari and therefore was not allowed to win at the circuit closest to Michael Schumacher's home town. Hamilton was also criticised for driving too fast in the rain and repeatedly passing a red car. McLaren plan to appeal the decision, as soon as they can rename themselves Scuderia McFerrari, in order to comply with the current regulations.

[Rick-uk]

oh you big cynic you

[NewsreadeR]

To the un-initiated, it could be argued that the FIA do favour Ferrari.

McClaren I am willing to bet, will get nowhere with their appeal. But even they knew that before they lodged the appeal, however, full marks to them for trying.

If Lewis hadn't of done what he did, both cars would have been out anyway. Kimi wrapped his car up anyway, its not McClaren's fault that he cannot drive a car properly.

[psu300]

I totally agree with dtr44.If Hamilton had been driving a Ferrari it would have been a different story.As for Hamilton driving to Fast in the rain , for gods sake They ars paid to race in any conditions.

[dholdi]

Hmmm, Hamilton goin too fast it the wet ? On my telly it was Kimi's Ferrari that spun out and argued with the wall.

[dtr44]

In a sensational turnaround, a flash from La Gazzetta dello Sport quotes defending World Champion Kimi Raikkonen as being prepared to testify on behalf of arch rival Lewis Hamilton at the FIA hearing that will result from Vodafone McLaren Mercedes' protest of the penalty imposed on Hamilton after the Belgian Grand Prix. "I don't care what the stewards said, as far as I was concerned, Hamilton let me by as we passed the pits", said Raikkonen in Geneva today. "I got ahead, I tried to defend the position and the race was on again. My car was for sure very difficult on the prime tyres in the rain and Lewis got by me into the hairpin. That was that."

Raikkonen went on, "For sure, I don't like to lose but I don't like to win through stupid decisions. People say I have lost the love (for F1) but yesterday I showed that second was not what I wanted. There are five races to go and I plan to win them all. I'm not the sort to give up that easily."

Asked if he was prepared to testify to that effect if the McLaren protest goes to the FIA, Raikkonen simply said, "Yes, why not."

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali declined to comment on Raikkonen's statement but technical director Aldo Costa admitted the Scuderia was not pleased. "Our driver has a view but the team believes the stewards and the FIA have all the information they need. We will be talking to our driver during the week," Costa told Gazzetta dello Sport.

seems the guy involved wasnt hindered but maybe he's fed up with ferrari and wants a move

[NewsreadeR]

Kimi should go and race for Mothercare, plenty of vehicles there with stabilizers. Should keep him out of any walls.

[dtr44]

Originally Posted by NewsreadeR

Kimi should go and race for Mothercare, plenty of vehicles there with stabilizers. Should keep him out of any walls.

apparently they are releasing the new 2009 ferrari early as its so easy to get the championship ,they dont even need to do it on the track so are giving the rest a chance

[NewsreadeR]