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markwemple · #**631** 05-18-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AJ986S

Your point makes sense. But why then the green flags/lights. Other than for appearances, it doesn't make sense. If SC comes in but race is supposed to end in that order, then why not just leave out the yellow flags/lights? Even as you suggest the rules are clear, they must not be abundantly, because even Freddie raised the issue.

My guess, one guy reacted to the sc coming in and the rest followed. If they didn't know it was the last lap, they would assume green flag racing. Also, they may simply have been instructed to waive the green flag when the sc comes in to avoid confusion (worked, didn't it?).

Anway, MS knew better. Too bad they can't give Ross some form of penalty as I believe he is the one who gave MS and Nico the order to pass.

Maybe we'll have green flag-gate. WoooHoooo

markwemple · #**632** 05-18-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by roundel

BINGO! The source of the pics I posted also shows the exact scenario you are describing from 2009 IIRC where the yellow flag and checker are flown to end the race. That is where the rules cited would really apply IMO. Green flagS means race means pass if you have a set.

Wemple, read up on the issue and you will learn that the majority of the teams thought they were to race to the line given the messages and flags from the FIA. The FIA screwed up but will not let FIAT loose the position. Hmmmm.

Well, then, they didn't read the regs. Those WERE!!! the rules. They AREN'T the rules now. Jeez!

Now you think I can't read?

roundel · #**633** 05-18-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by call911

You do have to love the fact that D. Hill was on the committee!!!

I also love the fact that it was Alonso and Schumacher when the last time they raced at Monaco Schuey "parked his car" at the same location as the disputed pass this time.

HoodPin · #**634** 05-18-2010, 04:04 PM

I guess it just wouldn't be F1 without some drama....

markwemple · #**635** 05-18-2010, 04:05 PM

FWIW, I think that they should have simply swapped MS's and FA's finishing positions and put things back in order. I guess to do that they'd have to admit to the confusion created by the situation. FIA, made a mistake, next thing we'll hear is that the Pope goofed!