Comments on: A first from FOM — videos of the controversial incidents

By: doctorvee

doctorvee — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:11:06 +0000

I think only a certain number of onboard feeds can be received (and therefore recorded) by the trackside facilities. (This is also one of the reasons why the quality of onboard cameras is not so good — it’s compressed like hell.)

I don’t know how many it is now, but back in 1994 only three could be received at any one time. Following the death of Ayrton Senna, the fact that his onboard camera was switched off just seconds before his fatal crash fuelled a few conspiracy theories.

By: Alianora La Canta

Alianora La Canta — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:40:57 +0000

Maybe it failed?

By: Neil

Neil — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:23:03 +0000

The question from me is why is there footage from Massa’s T-Cam for the Hamilton incident but not the Bourdais one?

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:11:18 +0000

I completely agree with AC. All the incidents were racing incidents, and none should have been punished.

It is this micro-analysis of F1 that is making a mockery of it. They were racing incidents – ’nuff said.

By: Ponzonha

Ponzonha — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:52:43 +0000

I certainly enjoyed the three videos, and I have my own opinion.

Issue 1: Hamilton was a complete kamikaze. His right tyre lost the green lines in the point where white smoke formed (!). However, he did not deserve a penalty. Particularly if KOV didn’t get one, he was even worse.

Issue 2: Penalty for Massa correct. However, I agree with you, Hamilton could have escaped, but he didn’t. Another silly move.

Issue 3: I still don’t get the BOU-MAS incident.

Conclusions:
1.- Points for the FOM for releasing this superb video. I wish that they are here (the Internet) to stay. Did you notice the quality? Way better than youtube…

2.- I feel sorry for Hamilton. This guy has a great disadvantage when it comes to nailing a good result. He badly needs a psychologist.

3.- Shame on stewards, punishing Bourdais is too much for me.

As for the F1 Champ this year, I have to say that whoever wins, it will be a mediocre champion, scoring under 100 points probably. The great news are that this year we have battles under the top four drivers.

By: AC

AC — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:50:29 +0000

I hold my view, no penalty for any of the three incidents. There was no deliberate attempt by Hamilton, he just screwed up. Massa also screwed up but Hamilton also shut the door when he knew very well Massa was there… it was a game of chicken and neither flinched, racing incident. It’s nt like Massa cut the corner.

Bourdais was not on the racing line and was a bit behind… Massa should have know better and that it was for position.