Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2017 - Race

**Ferrarichamp** · 30th June 2017, 19:10

if Vet gets a race ban and Lewis wins the title by less than 25 points..., not great for the sport.

**Tony** · 1st July 2017, 03:21

If they gave Vettel a race ban, wouldn't that be penalizing him twice? He would have won the race without intervention from the stewards, a ban would cost him 25 points, he will have lost 38 points in total? Seems a bit much, although he shouldn't have hit Hamilton to begin with...

**nani_s23** · 1st July 2017, 03:56

I have a strong feeling that vet would be served with further punishment, as he was already warned by FIA last year for his behaviour.
But to me, vet didn't hit ham intentionally.
One hand off his steering wheel n head stated towards right. So vet car hit Lewis car off balance.
Other thing is Lewis deliberately slowed (braked) towards the corner so that cars behind vet can be close when SC is in, they can overtake seb on straight line while vet engine is on low power. This was thinking of Hamilton I'm sure about it. But braking around that corner when other driver is right behind you is not right.
So it's Hamilton who started this n vet ended it wrong way.

**Zerocool** · 1st July 2017, 04:30

One with healthy mind wouldn't brake or slow down exiting the corner, even as Mercedes and other commentators saying how would he put heat into the tyre exiting slow speed corner and braking..? Also even slowing down immediately after the corner, is it a safe act for other cars behind..? And if Seb's gonna be punished for road rage then ham should also be punished for ill intentions and be banned stating mentally unfit for racing..!!!

**Rishu** · 1st July 2017, 14:40

Originally Posted by Tony

If they gave Vettel a race ban, wouldn't that be penalizing him twice? He would have won the race without intervention from the stewards, a ban would cost him 25 points, he will have lost 38 points in total? Seems a bit much, although he shouldn't have hit Hamilton to begin with...

That's a valid point. I still don't like this bit being dragged on. They should've given him harsher punishment & closed the matter there itself

**Giallo 550** · 1st July 2017, 19:07

If Vettel is banned from the next race, I will boycott it, not that anyone cares. He was issued a penalty and it's time to move on.

**Fireblade** · 1st July 2017, 20:12

Charlie Whiting should have been banned from F1 after his role in the illegal Mercedes tyre test. (To pick just one example of his cynically underhanded activity over the years) The people running this show are not only not trustworthy, they have a track record of abysmally bad behavior.

**mwk360** · 1st July 2017, 20:19

Think of the Keeeeedz

**Ferrarichamp** · 2nd July 2017, 06:53

http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/40444283

**stefa** · 2nd July 2017, 09:28

Originally Posted by mwk360

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDqbH3AVoAEPcg0.jpg

Think of the Keeeeedz

Wuss and crybaby brat!!!! That what he really is!!!

I said many times here on this forum that I am TEAM supporter, and CWC is my ultimate goal, with nice bonus if Ferrari driver wins WDC. I don't mind who is driving for Ferrari as long he is performing. But! I would really not like to see this ****** don't know how to call it, drives beloved red car!!! EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**wisepie** · 2nd July 2017, 11:55

Originally Posted by Giallo 550

If Vettel is banned from the next race, I will boycott it, not that anyone cares. He was issued a penalty and it's time to move on.

I'm already thinking of boycotting Silverstone because I can't bear all the Hamilton-mania, and if Seb gets disqualified or whatever over the Baku incident, however stupid it was, I will switch off!

**mwk360** · 2nd July 2017, 12:09

Originally Posted by stefa

Wuss and crybaby brat!!!! That what he really is!!!

I said many times here on this forum that I am TEAM supporter, and CWC is my ultimate goal, with nice bonus if Ferrari driver wins WDC. I don't mind who is driving for Ferrari as long he is performing. But! I would really not like to see this ****** don't know how to call it, drives beloved red car!!! EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree!!! 105% , He better not come near Ferrari, he ain't worthy.

CWC looks to be slipping quick with how Kimi's races and Ferrari's upgrades are going, but there is still hope!

**mwk360** · 2nd July 2017, 12:11

Silverstone soon gone? expect a lot of crying from Sky if its true.

Some other tracks around the world would be a nice change

https://www.f1today.net/en/news/f1/2...ish-grand-prix

**Greig** · 2nd July 2017, 12:16

Originally Posted by mwk360

Silverstone soon gone? expect a lot of crying from Sky if its true.

Some other tracks around the world would be a nice change

https://www.f1today.net/en/news/f1/2...ish-grand-prix

Yeah replace it with something made by Tilke in a desert, much better for the fans....

**Christopher** · 2nd July 2017, 12:28

Originally Posted by mwk360

Silverstone soon gone? expect a lot of crying from Sky if its true.

Some other tracks around the world would be a nice change

https://www.f1today.net/en/news/f1/2...ish-grand-prix

I'd love brands hatch but I don't think that will ever happen hopefully Silverstone stays on the calendar f1 isn't f1 without the British gp

**Hornet** · 2nd July 2017, 14:13

Originally Posted by Ferrarichamp

http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/40444283

Wow, I had no idea they are actually having a disciplinary hearing.
They've already handed out the penalty during the race, you'd think that means the stewards was satisfied with their analysis of the incident enough to decide on the punishment.

Why are they still digging into this incident?

**Rob** · 2nd July 2017, 15:01

Originally Posted by mwk360

Silverstone soon gone? expect a lot of crying from Sky if its true.

Some other tracks around the world would be a nice change

https://www.f1today.net/en/news/f1/2...ish-grand-prix

In simple, no Silverstone will not loose the Grand Prix. Its all chest pumping, again. Liberty already said, European races are important to the series.

**jgonzalesm6** · 2nd July 2017, 16:58

Originally Posted by Rob

In simple, no Silverstone will not loose the Grand Prix. Its all chest pumping, again. Liberty already said, European races are important to the series.

agreed. Liberty won't loose Silverstone.

**458 Italia** · 2nd July 2017, 17:01

Originally Posted by Rob

In simple, no Silverstone will not loose the Grand Prix. Its all chest pumping, again. Liberty already said, European races are important to the series.

I'd prefer a British GP at different track, one that isn't a flat featureless modified airfield. It's a shame the whole Donnington redevelopment thing fell through.

**Rob** · 2nd July 2017, 17:41

Originally Posted by 458 Italia

I'd prefer a British GP at different track, one that isn't a flat featureless modified airfield. It's a shame the whole Donnington redevelopment thing fell through.

i would say 90% of tracks around Britian are old airfields. Silverstone is, was a really fast flowing and challenging track. It still is i mean, but used be in my eyes alot better. The problem they had, was building the new Wing, they couldnt build a new paddock on the old site, as not enough room.

**Infi24r** · 2nd July 2017, 23:17

Originally Posted by 458 Italia

I'd prefer a British GP at different track, one that isn't a flat featureless modified airfield. It's a shame the whole Donnington redevelopment thing fell through.

I still like Silverstone, it has some incredible fast corners. I hate all the 90 degree corners on modern tracks

**enjaybel3** · 3rd July 2017, 02:51

At Silverstone I love the Copse-Maggots-Becketts run - from a spectators POV its awesome watching them go through there.

**enjaybel3** · 3rd July 2017, 02:58

Hope things go well for Seb at the hearing. In the end, what he did was wrong and whilst I think he's been punished and that should be the end of it, if they do penalize him, even if he ends up having to sit out the race, I really hope the team cops it sweet, shuts up and uses it as motivation. I absolutely don't agree with any talk of boycotting. The best way to get back is to get out there and win.
There's plenty of motivation and support the team can gain from any extra penalty as long as we take it on the chin and move on. Everyone knows Lewis did brake-check Seb so he has reaffirmed himself as a slimy whining cheat (just like when he lied way back at the Aussie GP).