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Originally Posted by Flyboy
Aah, I see. So, as long as one doesn't do anything that may compromise safety, the rules don't matter. I wonder if they could apply that retrospectively. It would have meant that the penalty that Hamilton received earlier this year for passing another car may not have happened; seeing as it didn't compromise any safety. Then there is the speeding in the pit lanes, crossing the white line at the end of the pit exit, overtaking at yellow flags after passing the incident. None of these compromise safety most of the time, so they should be allowed to get away with it.
I know it's a far fetched argument, but valid none the same. If JB had known he could have got away with, by not compromising safety, he could have taken the advantage.
There are reasons for rules and the most important one is that when the rules are followed, everyone is on a level playing field. If the rules can be as flexible as this, it makes a mockery of the sport (in my opinion, of course).
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I think thats a bit harsh.......If the ECU and display functions are common FIA supplied parts and the system was working as intended then it is beyond the control of Rosberg or Williams to comply.
Thinking back to the pitlane error at Singapore, Yes Rosberg crossed the white line but he then went back behind the line, did not impede anyone and did not gain an advantage. To be penalised for that seems mighty harsh to me. I would much rather we see teams, drivers and officials apply the spirit of the regulations and consider if it was deliberate or if an advantage was gained.
At Spa Raikonnen seemed to habitually cross the white line on the exit of La Source to gain an advantage.
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