Was there anything wrong with Alonso's car?

[Greig]

I think not, but he had to say that

He stopped to party with the fans

[Tifoso]

I think not, but he had to say that

He stopped to party with the fans

The SPEED boys agree with you

They mentioned that carrying the flag might carry a penalty

Either way, I think the whole thing was epic.

[Rob]

The SPEED boys agree with you

They mentioned that carrying the flag might carry a penalty

Either way, I think the whole thing was epic.

but didnt Louise stop and get Union Jack flag after his win in Canada? dont remember reading anywhere that he got fined or anything.

Just think Fernando wanted to stop and party with the fans. Sort reminded me of the Moto GP celebrations. Love seeing that after the race wins.

[raylinds]

Given the economic hardships being experienced by the Spanish people, I think a celebration party was most appropriate.

[Tifoso]

Given the economic hardships being experienced by the Spanish people, I think a celebration party was most appropriate.

Agreed, amico mio

[Hermann]

Sure, receiving flack from the british side for something that was actually very nice of him- nothing unusual here. Fernando did that for the fans.

[Greig]

Has he had any flack for it?

[DIEK]

Here you can see, Alonso stops car and people turns crazy!!

[Suzie]

If there was a problem with the car, it was awfully convenient that he had to stop in front of a grandstand

I loved seeing the celebrations, there needs to be more of that in F1.

[Tifoso]

If there was a problem with the car, it was awfully convenient that he had to stop in front of a grandstand

I loved seeing the celebrations, there needs to be more of that in F1.

Could not agree more.

[bonzo]

Diek, thanks for posting this clip!!

[ferrari4life]

if the fia were to do anything to him they could expect a riot in spain i would think. The whole thing looked like it was done for the benifit of the fans.. and more power to them...
If Vettel were to do it in Germany of Hamilton at silverstone I could care less... I usually have turned the TV off prior to listening to the spreaming school girl so I would miss it anyway.

[Nova]

I heard it was the flux capacitor....

[Tifoso]

I heard it was the flux capacitor....

[sav_pap]

Some f1 specialist here in TSN posted that he ran out of fuel.

[Hermann]

I heard it was the flux capacitor....

Yes, i'm sure that must have been the reason

[wacc]

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Yesterday I saw the most emotional celebration of F1 win in a long long time. It reminded me of MotoGP and somehow it brought feelings of old times 1970s. It was hearbreaking.

[Greig]

I don't think there is any fuss?

[Grillo]

I heard it was the flux capacitor....

Yes, and the car stalled just there.

Thank you DIEK!

[Alonsomaniac]

It could only cause Fernando to get a fine and I'm pretty sure he couldn't care less.
It reminds me of Alex Zanardi who always celebrated his wins by making donuts.
Drivers who show their emotions to their fans this way are always great to watch - real people.

[REDARMYSOJA]

There really is nothing in the rules about stopping on track as Alonso did. The pertinent section of the FIA sporting regs... I bolded the part that could apply.

43) FINISH
43.1 The end‐of‐race signal will be given at the Line as soon as the leading car has covered the full
race distance in accordance with Article 5.3.

43.2 Should for any reason the end‐of‐race signal be given before the leading car completes the
scheduled number of laps, or the prescribed time has been completed, the race will be
deemed to have finished when the leading car last crossed the Line before the signal was
given.
Should the end‐of‐ race signal be delayed for any reason, the race will be deemed to have
finished when it should have finished.

43.3 After receiving the end‐of‐race signal all cars must proceed on the circuit directly to the post
race parc fermé without any unnecessary delay, without receiving any object whatsoever and
without any assistance (except that of the marshals if necessary).
Any classified car which cannot reach the post race parc fermé under its own power will be
placed under the exclusive control of the marshals who will take the car to the parc fermé.

44) POST RACE PARC FERME
44.1 Only those officials charged with supervision may enter the post race parc fermé. No
intervention of any kind is allowed there unless authorised by such officials.
44.2 When the parc fermé is in use, parc fermé regulations will apply in the area between the Line
and the parc fermé entrance.
44.3 The parc fermé shall be secured such that no unauthorised persons can gain access to it.

45) CLASSIFICATION
45.1 The car placed first will be the one having covered the scheduled distance in the shortest time,
or, where appropriate, passed the Line in the lead at the end of two hours (or more if the race
is suspended, see Article 5.3). All cars will be classified taking into account the number of
complete laps they have covered, and for those which have completed the same number of
laps, the order in which they crossed the Line.
45.2 Cars having covered less than 90% of the number of laps covered by the winner (rounded
down to the nearest whole number of laps), will not be classified.
45.3 The official classification will be published after the race. It will be the only valid result subject
to any amendments which may be made under the Code and these Sporting Regulations.

[DIEK]

Google traduction of a electronic newspaper article:

Grand Prix of Europe

The feast of the curve 21

Alonso stopped unexpectedly there to enjoy with the fans.




Pablo Lopez, commissioner from No. 21, told to LA RAZON that lived beside to the race winner -


Photo: Pablo Lopez

25 June 12 - Fran Castro



Valencia-The clock rang at five o'clock to Paul Lopez, a mechanic of 27 years, currently unemployed, and lover of motorsport on both two and four wheels. This weekend was like any other, especially in the current circumstances. Since Friday, Paul was responsible for the post of Commissioners No. 21 Valencia street circuit, a fast corner where you usually have hints and tension is maximum. On Saturday he had a very busy day because of the many incidents that occurred in their area, not just in Formula-1 racing but also acting as an opening act before the premier class into action.

However, yesterday was a quiet day with little activity, unusual in an F-1 race, especially this season so unpredictable. The Grand Prix was over and Fernando, victorious, completing a lap of honor. The work of Paul and his team was done, but still had to live incredible. Alonso, who moments earlier had picked up a flag of Spain, stopped in Turn 21, Paul, in front of the stands with the cheapest of all, where hundreds of young people who were part of the camping "Formula Campus" vibrated with the unexpected triumph of Asturias. It is common that pilots do bikes but not the F-1. REASON spoke to the responsible employee of commissioners, who met with the amazing stop Fernando in your area: "We did not know what happened. Alonso came, stopped the car and left the car. People wanted to celebrate what was achieved. I was very excited, half crying ... I was in another galaxy, a cloud, "said Paul. "We thought we had run out of gas and he said nothing happened. Then we all congratulate him. We hugged him. He took pictures with us and, indeed, we almost thought we were not there with him. The stand was asked to jump and he did. Just say "Thank you, thank you." From the Race Direction asked me if anything happened and I said no, that was here and excited, come and pick up him. Then came a car of the organization and took the podium. He said goodbye to us with a "So long, boys." It was amazing, "said Paul was still excited, minutes after living one of its most amazing experiences since I began practicing as commissioner in 2006. This weekend he won 150 euros, but it was something else, an unforgettable celebration with Alonso.


Between celebration and disbelief

On Saturday, the misclassification of Fernando Alonso presaged a good race result in a scenario where overtaking is difficult. But any forecast more infallible experts was absolutely destroyed by the Spaniard. The 51,419 people who filled the Valencia circuit could not believe their eyes when Fernando Alonso crossed the finish line victorious. On the podium he embraced Andrea Stella, his engineer, and later, upon arriving at the press room, did the same with a small group of Spanish journalists. After completing the round of television interviews, was received with applause in the 'motorhome' for Ferrari, where the guests of Santander could talk with him.

Original article: (spanish)

http://www.larazon.es/noticia/4698-l...de-la-curva-21

[Brakefade]

Is that a stuffed Alonso with a cape? If so, where can I get one?

[Alonsomaniac]

There really is nothing in the rules about stopping on track as Alonso did. The pertinent section of the FIA sporting regs... I bolded the part that could apply.

In the section you bolded it says:.....without any unnecessary delay.......now I agree that from Alonso's view the delay was indeed necessary, but the FIA might just have a different opinion
Anyway, it has not come out yet that they did not like his actions so I'm pretty sure he will not recieve a reprimande.

[Brakefade]

If anything it'll be a slap in the wrist.

[Tifosi]

In the section you bolded it says:.....without any unnecessary delay.......now I agree that from Alonso's view the delay was indeed necessary, but the FIA might just have a different opinion
Anyway, it has not come out yet that they did not like his actions so I'm pretty sure he will not recieve a reprimande.

You'd like to think that the FIA might look at how harmless and how successful that kind of reaction to a special win is to publicising and promoting their sport and deduce that it is not only allowable but to be encouraged within certain guidelines. Our sport is rubbish at celebrating and showing its human side. When the WDC is decided we don't even see the celebrations publicly unless the driver happens to be on the podium for that race and even then they don't get a special ceremony to mark the event.

The video of Alonso stopping on track was eye wateringly special for Alonso and Ferrari fans. The in-car footage alone when he stopped with the Marshalls and the "teddy bear" and bowing to the crowd had tears coming down my cheeks. It's about time F1 didnt rely on drivers taking "risks" in order to give the fans some human moments like that before they arrive back in parc ferme and have to revert back to boring "en message" quotes and predictable interview formats.

[theforce]

This is what is annoying about F1, you can't scratch your crot*h without having to look it up on the Rule Book first to see if its ok. Like someone mentioned, the MotoGP celebrations are awesome after the race on the track.

[sav_pap]

[DIEK]

Is that a stuffed Alonso with a cape? If so, where can I get one?

No, is a super man/egg figure...



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LOS COMISARIOS Y EL "SUPERHUEVO"

[REDARMYSOJA]

In the section you bolded it says:.....without any unnecessary delay.......now I agree that from Alonso's view the delay was indeed necessary, but the FIA might just have a different opinion
Anyway, it has not come out yet that they did not like his actions so I'm pretty sure he will not recieve a reprimande.

Yes, agreed, but there is nothing about stopping on track. That was my point.