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[SunhiLegend]

I think one of the reason he recieved a race ban is because of similar incidents this year involving him and race starts.

I do feel a little sorry for him missing Monza, he needs to be more wary of cars around him during the starts. However that fuckhead Prupose deserves to have his license revoked because most of his incidents are just him being an overly aggressive brute who doesn't think.

 

[Deadman]

How can they ban him for this but maldonado has crashed on prupose twice and is not banned

 

[RomanticHeroX]

Not that I don't think Grosjean deserves a penalty, but if a history of bad starts plus this incident gives a race ban then Maldonado's license should already be revoked.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Yep. Then again, I think these types of accidents are incredibly dangerous and the marshalls want them stopped in the future.

Michael and Rubens almost had a similar accident in 2010 Hungary.
http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/f1/8021/schumacher-sends-text-apology-barrichello

At those speeds you have to leave room or it can be disastrous as we saw today.

Those two incidents aren't really comparable at all. Schumacher was in the middle of a race, had a clear track and much more time leading into the incident.

 

[Yen]

Just finished watching the race. Grosjean deserves to be penalised but what he did was nothing compared to Maldonado all year.

 

[Nolan.]

I think one of the reason he recieved a race ban is because of similar incidents this year involving him and race starts.

Plus I think they also took into consideration the potential his action this time could have resulted in, Alonso in particular could have had more than just back pain.

 

[DieH@rd]

1 race ban is fine, but Maldonado needs to get slapped hard also.

 

[nny]

Ouch, harsh.

 

[brotkasten]

Uh, race ban? Was just kidding before in no way does he deserve a race ban when compared to other incidents this year.

He did the same mistake in Monaco.
His actions could've killed or seriously injured another driver.
He was involved in 7 start accidents out of 12 races.


Grosjean might not create such a drama like Maldonado does, but he's not less dangerous.

 

[Xun]

How can they ban him for this but maldonado has crashed on prupose twice and is not banned

Because he crashed into Alonso.

 

[AndyD]

Those two incidents aren't really comparable at all. Schumacher was in the middle of a race, had a clear track and much more time leading into the incident.

Both incidents involve someone not having enough room on track to safely continue to race. Hamilton crashed, Barichello had to go off track to stay in the race. The stewards have put a strong focus on leaving enough room for others this year, including passing during races and obviously during starts.

 

[Dilly]

I'm glad he got a 1-race ban.

 

[Risgroo]

Now ban Prupose as well, for great justice.

 

[Foshy]

Does that mean Lotus will only have Kimi on Monza or will D'Ambrosio drive the second car?

 

[SCHUEY F1]

He did the same mistake in Monaco.
His actions could've killed or seriously injured another driver.
He was involved in 7 start accidents out of 12 races.


Grosjean might not create such a drama like Maldonado does, but he's not less dangerous.

That's crazy. Definitely deserves it.

 

[brotkasten]

Full report:

After forcing Hamilton off-track, the McLaren was left with no grip and both cars slammed into the Sauber of Sergio Pérez and championship leader Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari. Kamui Kobayashi and Pastor Maldonado were also affected by the collision and Alonso was fortunate to avoid serious injury as Grosjean’s car passed within centimetres of his head.

Grosjean’s start-line tactics have already been questioned this year, not least in Monaco where he cut across Michael Schumacher and consequently spun in front of the field.

Yet to confirm a substitute for next weekend, Lotus is likely to place reserve driver Jérôme d’Ambrosio alongside Kimi Räikkönen. The Belgian last raced in Formula 1 for Virgin Racing (now Marussia), before being dropped in favour of Charles Pic for this season.

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/283295/grosjean-receives-one-race-ban-for-monza/

Because he crashed into Alonso, duh!

Oh, I completely forgot that.

Of course, it was because Ferrari was affected. Lotus should sue them.

 

[Dilly]

Holy shit, if D'Ambrosio gets that seat at Monza I'm going to be seriously excited for next week.

 

[kharma45]

Does that mean Lotus will only have Kimi on Monza or will D'Ambrosio drive the second car?

D'Ambrosio will race, be stupid not to have two cars out.

 

[Dilly]

So hyped. Not expecting too much though since he barely has experience in the car, it is still fun to see Jerome in a car from a subtop team.

Yes!

 

[Ark]

Man, Hamilton sure is a driver who gets into and causes a lot of incidents in Formula 1, he should really learn to calm down and mature.

I don't know why I posted this, heh.

 

[brotkasten]

Alonso still had some back pain when he was interviewed. I seriously hope he can participate in the race next week.

D'Ambrosio will race, be stupid not to have two cars out.

That's funny. It wouldn't make a difference with Ferrari. :lol

 

[kharma45]

Alonso still had some back pain when he was interviewed. I seriously hope he can participate in the race next week.



That's funny. It wouldn't make a difference with Ferrari. :lol

At least when he's on track the sponsors get some exposure

 

[brotkasten]

Man, Hamilton sure is a driver who gets into and causes a lot of incidents in Formula 1, he should really learn to calm down and mature.

I don't know why I posted this, heh.

We should do it more like last year and blame Kamui for it. The smoke that came out of his brakes confused everyone.

 

[Deadman]

twitter says maldonado 10 place penalty for next race

 

[AndyD]

twitter says maldonado 10 place penalty for next race

For start jump?

 

[Elvin Atombender]

A ban seems a bit harsh compared to other incidents.

I guess it depends on who you take out of the race and how spectacular the accident looks.

 

[kharma45]

twitter says maldonado 10 place penalty for next race

Yep, he got two 5 place ones. Seemed an odd way to do it.

 

[brotkasten]

For start jump?

It's actually two penalties. One for jumping the start, the other for colliding with Timo Glock at the restart.

Makes two P5 grid penalties.

 

[AAequal]

Pastor will get 10 grid drop for next race. What a useless guy.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

If I had to guess I would say the deciding factor in a race ban for Grosjean vs the lighter penalties for Maldonado is the wheel to wheel contact. It's just so much easier for a car to become airborne in that kind of situation.

 

[Dilly]

Again. :lol

The next time he does anything wrong, also give him a race ban.

 

[brotkasten]

If I had to guess I would say the deciding factor in a race ban for Grosjean vs the lighter penalties for Maldonado is the wheel to wheel contact. It's just so much easier for a car to become airborne in that kind of situation.

There's only one deciding factor for the penalties.

 

[pants]

twitter says maldonado 10 place penalty for next race

Why cant it be a 10GP penalty

 

[brotkasten]

Pastor about the start:

"I made a slight mistake at the start because the clutch slipped out of my hands before the red light switched off," he said.

 

[Ark]

All the people saying that Grosjean's race ban is too harsh seem to be forgetting that he took out seven people including himself in an accident that was 110% his fault, all the while collecting two title contenders so far into the season.

Pastor about the start:

The irony is that if he hadn't jumped the start he would have been totally wiped out in the crash, but he wiped himself out later anyway.

 

[f0rk]

Pastor about the start:

Surely if the clutch 'slips' you aren't ready for it and would bog down a bit.

 

[Ark]

Surely if the clutch 'slips' you aren't ready for it and would bog down a bit.

I guess the option would be to either stall/bog down at the start or jump the lights and take a drive-through/stop & go penalty, the latter option is probably the safest.

Also, I'm still supporting canopies for F1. Wheel covers would do well, like the rear-wheel covers in Indycar they have this year, but it won't stop incidents like today.

I'm also sure that the engineers and the FIA can find a way to make them safe and practical in terms of allowing drivers to get out ASAP after a crash.

 

[brotkasten]

All the people saying that Grosjean's race ban is too harsh seem to be forgetting that he took out seven people including himself in an accident that was 110% his fault, all the while collecting two title contenders so far into the season.

Hmmm. Which Lotus driver is now on P4, with only one point behind Webber and about 30 points behind Alonso?

he he he he

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

All the people saying that Grosjean's race ban is too harsh seem to be forgetting that he took out seven people including himself in an accident that was 110% his fault, all the while collecting two title contenders so far into the season.

There's few people on the grid that haven't made that kind of mistake. Taking out title contenders really shouldn't have anything to do with it.

 

[Ark]

There's few people on the grid that haven't made that kind of mistake. Taking out title contenders really shouldn't have anything to do with it.

I thought I saw someone mention that that was in the stewards report, just threw it in there for arguments sake.

Hmmm. Which Lotus driver is now on P4, with only one point behind Webber and about 30 points behind Alonso?

he he he he

Shhhhh ;p

 

[pants]

Hmmm. Which Lotus driver is now on P4, with only one point behind Webber and about 30 points behind Alonso?

he he he he

Nelson Grosjean Jr Theory? lol

 

[Leunam]

What a race. Pretty hysterical watching people go nuts blaming Hamilton before we even got replays. Oh well. I actually had to pause the race afterwards I was so pissed.

Regardless, great race for Vettel making it up to second, but congrats to Button in dominating this weekend.

EDIT: To clarify, I paused the race because I was pissed about the wreck, not about the reactions.

 

[Ark]

Reading all of the posts on the internet about Grosjean's penalty being too harsh and this is the only gif reaction I could find that suits.

Spoiler

Community F1 GAF representing.

 

[Dilly]

Reading all of the posts on the internet about Grosjean's penalty being too harsh and this is the only gif reaction I could find that suits.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9mhmmeAwi1qbb7f3o1_500.gif[img]

[spoiler]Community F1 GAF representing.[/spoiler][/QUOTE]

I don't get it either. Penalty is the right thing to do.

 

[Leunam]

When was the last time a driver got a race ban?

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Grosjean getting a race ban would be fine if Maldonado had already got at least (!) two for INTENTIONALLY ramming Hamilton and Perez. That's far more dangerous and malicious. Downright disgusting and he should never be allowed in an F1 car again because of it, in fact.

For him to get off with just penalties highlights how inconsistent this ban is.

 

[Ark]

When was the last time a driver got a race ban?

Apparently Irvine got a three-race ban for this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxFTg38Si4k

Can't remember any recent race bans to be honest, not to say there haven't been any.

 

[brotkasten]

Reading all of the posts on the internet about Grosjean's penalty being too harsh and this is the only gif reaction I could find that suits.

Spoiler

Community F1 GAF representing.

Understandable. Grosjean is probably well liked on the internet. Always smiling, always the nice guy, the new rookie, talented, but oh so unfortunate.

He's the cute little puppy that pissed on the carpet.

Don't get angry with him.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Apparently Irvine got a three-race ban for this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxFTg38Si4k

Can't remember any recent race bans to be honest, not to say there haven't been any.

It's all Hamiltons fault....

This is in every comment section with every video regarding F1.

 

[Dilly]

Grosjean getting a race ban would be fine if Maldonado had already got at least (!) two for INTENTIONALLY ramming Hamilton and Perez. That's far more dangerous and malicious. Downright disgusting and he should never be allowed in an F1 car again because of it, in fact.

For him to get off with just penalties highlights how inconsistent this ban is.

Yes, which means Maldonado hasn't been properly punished. Grosjean deserved his ban, his move was close enough to ramming Hamilton of the track all teh same.