vettel/stroll. what the he'll happened there.

wire2004 · Post by **wire2004** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:06 am

we saw like 2 replays on the world feed. coulthard on channel 4 seems to be placing the blame at seb.

So. who was to blame and what (if anything) will happen to Sebastian vettel and/or stroll.

it's being looked at by the stewards.

on a side note. will anyone be punished for vettel getting a lift with the sauber. thought that was banned now?

Badgeronimous · Post by **Badgeronimous** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:09 am

Need to see a better angle, and a view from strolls car.

UnlikeUday · Post by **UnlikeUday** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:11 am

I feel both are to be blamed. Stroll could've kept a close watch in his mirrors & had he seen Vettel fast approaching him, he could've taken preventive measure by braking or steering left.

The video:
https://www.facebook.com/F1trollsandnew ... 266149161/

Herb Tarlik · Post by **Herb Tarlik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:12 am

Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.

Covalent · Post by **Covalent** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:13 am

He will indeed happened there.

Covalent · Post by **Covalent** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:16 am

Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.

Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.

Herb Tarlik · Post by **Herb Tarlik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:20 am

Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.

The marshals still need to be able to move the car. The regs say that a car cannot be left without a steering wheel. Ever.

Steve Machett on USA tv (who knows the regs) says this was a clear infraction.

moby · Post by **moby** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:20 am

Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.

I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though

Lojik · Post by **Lojik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:21 am

No action by stewards. Probably about right.

Herb Tarlik · Post by **Herb Tarlik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:21 am

moby wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though

The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.

mcdo · Post by **mcdo** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:22 am

what the he'll happened to that thread title.

Invade · Post by **Invade** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:23 am

mcdo wrote:what the he'll happened to that thread title.

Hell get back to you on that later.

Covalent · Post by **Covalent** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:25 am

Herb Tarlik wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
The marshals still need to be able to move the car. The regs say that a car cannot be left without a steering wheel. Ever.

Steve Machett on USA tv (who knows the regs) says this was a clear infraction.

Quote or link the rule that says the car cannot be left without a steering wheel. Ever.

j man · Post by **j man** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:25 am

The footage taken from behind the two cars shows it to be largely Stroll's fault. He seemed unaware that Vettel was alongside and wandered to the right. Hopefully there'll be no damage to Vettel's gearbox, it'd be very disappointing for this silly incident to affect the title race.

Herb Tarlik · Post by **Herb Tarlik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:26 am

Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
The marshals still need to be able to move the car. The regs say that a car cannot be left without a steering wheel. Ever.

Steve Machett on USA tv (who knows the regs) says this was a clear infraction.
Quote or link the rule that says the car cannot be left without a steering wheel. Ever.

Again, Steve Machett o USA television said this was a clear infraction of FIA regulations. You think he doesnt know the regulations? Seriously?

Covalent · Post by **Covalent** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:26 am

Looking at the replay I'd say it's Stroll's fault completely.

Badgeronimous · Post by **Badgeronimous** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:26 am

Yeah after seeing the other angles, its mostly Strolls fault.

Clumsy accident.

Invade · Post by **Invade** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:26 am

j man wrote:The footage taken from behind the two cars shows it to be largely Stroll's fault. He seemed unaware that Vettel was alongside and wandered to the right. Hopefully there'll be no damage to Vettel's gearbox, it'd be very disappointing for this silly incident to affect the title race.

Indeed - though I think the stewards made the right call.

Covalent · Post by **Covalent** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:27 am

Herb Tarlik wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
The marshals still need to be able to move the car. The regs say that a car cannot be left without a steering wheel. Ever.

Steve Machett on USA tv (who knows the regs) says this was a clear infraction.
Quote or link the rule that says the car cannot be left without a steering wheel. Ever.
Again, Steve Machett o USA television said this was a clear infraction of FIA regulations. You think he doesnt know the regulations? Seriously?

Don't know the guy so can't say. Lololololololol

Alienturnedhuman · Post by **Alienturnedhuman** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:27 am

I don't understand why Vettel went to close to Stroll, he was not in a racing situation fighting for position, and cars move around on the in lap to collect rubber. Whether Stroll moved slightly right or not is irrelevant... Vettel should not have been passing another car within centimetres on a cool down lap.

zaar · Post by **zaar** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:29 am

Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.

Man, you're quite obsessed with a potential penalty for Vettel not for the first time.

Herb Tarlik · Post by **Herb Tarlik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:30 am

Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
The marshals still need to be able to move the car. The regs say that a car cannot be left without a steering wheel. Ever.

Steve Machett on USA tv (who knows the regs) says this was a clear infraction.
Quote or link the rule that says the car cannot be left without a steering wheel. Ever.
Again, Steve Machett o USA television said this was a clear infraction of FIA regulations. You think he doesnt know the regulations? Seriously?
Don't know the guy so can't say. Lololololololol

Throughout his time with Benetton he worked with many key drivers and personalities of the era: Michael Schumacher, Nelson Piquet, Riccardo Patrese, Martin Brundle, Johnny Herbert, Gerhard Berger and Jean Alesi all drove F1 cars prepared by Matchett.

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:30 am

Herb Tarlik wrote:
moby wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though
The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.

How do you know this, since you seem reluctant / unable to produce the actual regulation when asked?

Caserole of Nonsense · Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:31 am

again clumsy and unnecessary from vettel. but stroll did veer right obviously not expecting anyone so close and fast around the outside. just another silly incident that vettel seems drawn to.

Herb Tarlik · Post by **Herb Tarlik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:33 am

Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
moby wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though
The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.
How do you know this, since you seem reluctant / unable to produce the actual regulation when asked?

Now the third time. STEVE MACHETT, a former Renault mechanic who calls the races on USA TV stated it. I trust him, a paid professional, to know what the rules are over the peanut gallery here.

mcdo · Post by **mcdo** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:37 am

I actually always thought there was a rule that they had to put the steering wheel back in the car. No idea how they punish someone who breaks the rule. A fine is my guess

Herb Tarlik · Post by **Herb Tarlik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:37 am

Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
moby wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though
The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.
How do you know this, since you seem reluctant / unable to produce the actual regulation when asked?

22.5 A driver who abandons a car must leave it in neutral or with the clutch disengaged, with the ERS shut down and with the steering wheel in place.

Happy now? Was that too hard for you? Or did you really not want to know?

F1nut · Post by **F1nut** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:37 am

From the aerial view shown on NBCSN, Stroll moved right almost as if he didn't realize Vettel was there. It's a long hot race, high speed lots of "Gs" and dehydration, which I suspect could cause a lack of concentration.

IMHO, Vettel was probably the same state of exhaustion (he ran the Super Softs off his Ferrari and gave it a good shot) and although he held his line, his line didn't need to be that close to Stroll and the young driver rather back-pedaled from his radio comment, expressing confusion when chatting with Will Buxton from NBCSN.

mikeyg123 · Post by **mikeyg123** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:39 am

Barrichello got a fine in Monaco 2011 for dropping his steering wheel out of the car. It got hit by another car and taken down the track so he couldn't reafix it.

I would very much hope Vettel wouldn't get any more than a fine.

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:41 am

Herb Tarlik wrote:
Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
moby wrote:
Covalent wrote: Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though
The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.
How do you know this, since you seem reluctant / unable to produce the actual regulation when asked?
22.5 A driver who abandons a car must leave it in neutral or with the clutch disengaged, with the ERS shut down and with the steering wheel in place.

Happy now? Was that too hard for you? Or did you really not want to know?

No, I wanted to know. That's generally the reason for asking

Herb Tarlik · Post by **Herb Tarlik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:42 am

Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
moby wrote:

I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though
The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.
How do you know this, since you seem reluctant / unable to produce the actual regulation when asked?
22.5 A driver who abandons a car must leave it in neutral or with the clutch disengaged, with the ERS shut down and with the steering wheel in place.

Happy now? Was that too hard for you? Or did you really not want to know?
No, I wanted to know. That's generally the reason for asking

For most people, perhaps. You, not a chance.

F1nut · Post by **F1nut** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:45 am

Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
moby wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:Vettel did not replace his steering wheel of his stricken car; a violation of FIA rules.
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though
The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.
How do you know this, since you seem reluctant / unable to produce the actual regulation when asked?

, The steering wheel rule has been that way since I can't remember when, big NO-NO.

Which begs the question, what trick switches were on the steering wheel which Vettel did not want others to see?

Herb Tarlik · Post by **Herb Tarlik** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:46 am

F1nut wrote:
Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
moby wrote:
Covalent wrote:
Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though
The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.
How do you know this, since you seem reluctant / unable to produce the actual regulation when asked?
, The steering wheel rule has been that way since I can't remember when, big NO-NO.

Which begs the question, what trick switches were on the steering wheel which Vettel did not want others to see?

Hilarious how a few pretend to not know this rule.

slide · Post by **slide** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:00 am

suzy blaming seb

F1nut · Post by **F1nut** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:03 am

Herb Tarlik wrote:Hilarious how a few pretend to not know this rule.

, btw I checked original quick release wheel and rule about leaving it with the car was in the 1990s replaced by the 2008 new steering wheel regs and rule.........

Rockie · Post by **Rockie** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:21 am

slide wrote:suzy blaming seb

Lol, yes as her opinion is not linked to being to being the wife of the team principal.

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:26 am

Rockie wrote:
slide wrote:suzy blaming seb
Lol, yes as her opinion is not linked to being to being the wife of the team principal.

She's married to neither Ferrari nor Williams TP...

She wasn't the only one putting the blame on Seb. DC did too.

Flash2k11 · Post by **Flash2k11** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:33 am

Rockie wrote:
slide wrote:suzy blaming seb
Lol, yes as her opinion is not linked to being to being the wife of the team principal.

And your opinion isn't linked to your hero worship of one of the drivers in question?

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:36 am

F1nut wrote:
Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
moby wrote:
Covalent wrote: Might be the rule is in place only during an official session? The race was over at that point.
I think the rule is so track workers can move the car if needed. I dont think that would be an issue in this case though
The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.
How do you know this, since you seem reluctant / unable to produce the actual regulation when asked?
, The steering wheel rule has been that way since I can't remember when, big NO-NO.

Which begs the question, what trick switches were on the steering wheel which Vettel did not want others to see?

I know the general rule that the steering wheel needs to be replaced, but not that it applies in all situations with no exceptions. Seems to me if there's been a crash then there might be more flexibility? I thought the general idea was that it was needed to help the marshals wheel the car away, but if a car hasn't got all its wheels, what's the point? Just wanted clarification on that

Zoue · Post by **Zoue** » Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:37 am

Herb Tarlik wrote:
Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
Zoue wrote:
Herb Tarlik wrote:
The rules do not make exceptions for car condition.
How do you know this, since you seem reluctant / unable to produce the actual regulation when asked?
22.5 A driver who abandons a car must leave it in neutral or with the clutch disengaged, with the ERS shut down and with the steering wheel in place.

Happy now? Was that too hard for you? Or did you really not want to know?
No, I wanted to know. That's generally the reason for asking
For most people, perhaps. You, not a chance.

Well, I wasn't the only one asking, so...