My two cents on the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix 2017

in f1 •  8 years ago  (edited)

Some insights on Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton collision:

  • Vettel received a 10 seconds penalty and issued 3 penalty points, accumulating now 9 points, 12 can get you a one race suspension. 
  • Prior to the collision Hamilton was called out by his engineer for almost passing the safety car.
  • Break checks do happen on Formula 1. Data from Hamilton's gps show that he reduced speed from 89km/h to 40km/h, it is hard to determine if this was a break check or not.
  • This is not Vettel's first time rear ending other drivers.

Vettel rear end Webber - Fuji 2007

Near miss with Ricciardo in Abu Dhabi 2012

Lance Stroll can race:

Stroll was highly criticized when he crashed during practice in Barcelona. He is under appreciated because he is a paid driver. Stroll actually has a very solid career, stroll won the 2014 Italian Formula 4 championship and the 2016 Euro F3.

He is not all perfect driver but is showing to be a capable driver at F1. His podium was obviously circumstantial but well deserved.  



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No, it's not 2 cents, it's at least 5 cents :) but hey, you deserve much more. Keep developing here.

He's the funny side of the Azerbaijan race:
https://steemit.com/sports/@steemfluencer/the-2017-f1-azerbaijan-grand-prix-social-media-best-reactions