Official 2011 Santander Gran Premio de España Chat

Just remember jose, it's my brothers un bruised arm which is at stake here if that isn't banned, wink wink lol.

 

Autosprint claiming it will be legal for Spain only (I think):

http://www.auto.it/autosprint/formula_1/2011/05/20-8240/Fa discutere l'ala Ferrari

Maybe my translation is off, but if it's going to be examined by the FIA, surely it should be either illegal and banned straight away, or declared a clever interpretation of the rules and deemed legal for the rest of the season, until at least the end of the season (if the FIA want to close the loopholes)

 

I think it's one of those situations where it's within the letter of the regulations but not the spirit. If it's legal, Ferrari should be allowed to race with it even if the FIA is 99% certain it'll be outlawed by the next race.

I'm sure you could have described it more succinctly, FF, but here's Scarbs's explanation.

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So who's up and about for practice 3 then?

 

I am, do I open a bottle of Becks, or not?????????

 

Me WestCoast, but Im off to the TV now... Find it to difficult to juggle 2 things at once.

 

Im online but a bit busy atm. Does anyone know if the Ferrari rear wing is legal?

If it isnt, its an absolute disgrace. Its nothing more than a clever interpretation of the rules and exploits loopholes. They cant seriously say the RB FW is legal while banning Ferrari RW.

 

They're not running it, FF. They've reverted to Turkey spec.

 

Yeah, go for it. It's the weekend!

 

Yeah I noticed that aswell. They just want to be careful and not get DSQ I reckon.

 

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I know. I've corrected it now.

Did they just say Virgin has inexplicably reverted to its pre-EBD exhaust system?

HRT too.

No plans to protest, though.

 

Yeah but they apparently have no interest in protesting against the other teams.

 

Heidfeld's on fire. Literally.

 

Jesus. Heidfeld's on fire.

Exhaust dodginess?

 

He was very composed, parked it up safely and quickly and even had time to get on the radio.

 

Just started watching Practice.

Why have Vettel, Button and Alonso not set a time? car problems?

 

Alonso's out now, Vettel's in the car. Think they've just been playing it cool.

 

Nothing mentioned - maybe installation laps have thrown something up that needs changing.

What news, Ted?

Did Alonso just say "ai caramba"?

 

Schumi blitzes Mark's time with the options.