In the 2013 car which is against the rules, there is no argument, they have to be penalized, otherwise just chuck the rule book in the bin and have done with it.....
Mercedes and Ferrari in 'secret' Pirelli tyre tests
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And declined because they knew it wasn't allowed....
If the other teams agreed and proceeded, they would have unlikely used the 2013 car, as it's illegal to use a car that's under 3 years old.
What advantage did they get? Extra testing, they could have put on several development parts on their car, and further checked for niggling issues such as reliability etc.
How much do you think a team would pay to be given a 1000Km test? whatever that figure is times that by ten and hand that fine to Mercedes and make it count towards their allowed budget and even then they will be getting off lightly.
Any team with the chance to get one over on Red Bull or Ferrari is good enough in my book. If the boot was on the other foot and it was either Red Bull or Ferrari doing a secret test would either of those teams come out and admit it, i very much doubt it indeed.
The Artist.....
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Mephistopheles
Johnny Carwash
Ferrari were involved in some tyre testing after Bahrain... However, they played according to the sporting regs, and used a 2010 car.... The sporting regs specifically prohibit filming days or similar with contemporary cars, and that the most recent car allowed was a 2010 car!
Johnny Carwash
Ferrari were involved in some tyre testing after Bahrain... However, they played according to the sporting regs, and used a 2010 car.... The sporting regs specifically prohibit filming days or similar with contemporary cars, and that the most recent car allowed was a 2010 car!
Johnny Carwash right so one rule for one and another rule for the rest is okay then is it? What bloody nonsense.
What kind of sport do you like watching?
What kind of sport do you like watching?
Let's not kid ourselves here.
If it was Red Bull or Ferrari, certain people would be calling for them to be DSQed from the championship.
Similarly, if it was McLaren, certain other people would have a different opinion.
Whatever is decided, I can guarantee that some people will be pleased and others pissed off.
If it was Red Bull or Ferrari, certain people would be calling for them to be DSQed from the championship.
Similarly, if it was McLaren, certain other people would have a different opinion.
Whatever is decided, I can guarantee that some people will be pleased and others pissed off.
The thing is Mephistopheles if the test was sanctioned by the FIA then Mercedes will have nothing to worry about i would imagine. If not then whatever punishment would be handed to Mercedes would be fully deserved. It is just part of F1. How boring would F1 be without a bit of controversy.
Whilst I generally agree with you Johnny Carwash, let's not forget that other teams have in the past broken the rules and not been penalised.
The Red Bull floor last season for example.
The Red Bull floor last season for example.
It just make you wonder if there would be such a big fuss being made if it was Caterham or Marussia who did the test.
The Artist.....
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rufus_mcdufus
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Today's result stands, but the matter may go to International Tribunal apparently.
rufus_mcdufus
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I'm still struggling to understand why Mercedes would use a newer-than-2010 car when they clearly knew what the rules are. It simply isn't worth the risk. There has got to be more to this story than what we already know surely?
Jos the Boss
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