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[Koshiro]

Just heard on the news that BAR have been removed from the San Marino results and have been excluded from the next two races.

Ah here we go: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/4514569.stm

Ouch.

 

[mrklaw]

ouch.

but whats with the secondary fuel tank? If its just for moving fuel around to adjust ballast, then that shouldn't be illegal. But if they were emptying it during the race then overfilling at the last stop, then thats bad.

any news on how they were using it?

 

[Pimpwerx]

Well, considering the FIA fucked Bennetton and Schuey over in 1994 by giving them a race ban and stiff fine, and then fined Ferrari $1M just for a "podium infraction", then they sure as hell better DQ BAR and make them sit out some races. This is only fair. I just feel bad for Benson and Taku, b/c thy're just drivers, I don't believe this decision would have been theirs to make. But if the FIA wanted to be taken seriously, they had to do this. I'm glad they didn't try banning them for the season. That would just be foolish. PEACE.

 

[Bat]

I think BAR blatantly cheated. I'm suprised their punishment is this light....I was expecting a full year ban. A second fuel tank that they tell no one about? C'mon. And there is no way an F1 team would ever let their car be almost 6 kg under the weight limit by accident.

 

[duckroll]

Man, I feel bad for Button but honestly BAR deserved this for the shit they pulled. This further proves that the all that REALLY matters this season is going to be Schumacher vs Alonso!