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[R00DIT]

i know some would blame Alonso and others Hamilton for the weekend problems, but i wondered why its any reason for the fia to get involved. could F1 live without the politics which have hampered the sport in recent years? i just want the sport, the drivers and teamwork.

[alonso_campeon]

It looks like not, they have to be in the midle of verything...

[McLaren Fan]

I blame both drivers now that facts have become apparent, however, to answer your question, yes, in a way. There are millions of pounds at stake, be it on sponsorship money or whatever, so that tips the balance. However, when it comes to who should win championships I don't think they are required. Sadly, they have always been. Balestre was awful and Max Mosley, who ironically promised to be fair, is as bad if not worse.

[Jabberwocky]

If Alonso did it on purpose it was very unsporting of him, I think that is why the FIA got envolved

[bmwpower]

As long as there are old greedy men, then yes politics will be in F1.

[Selcouth_Feline]

There are millions of pounds at stake, be it on sponsorship money or whatever, so that tips the balance.

I'd agree with you there. Wherever there is a lot of money, politics will inevitably be there too....

[Jabberwocky]

only because you would want the best for your money

[internos2k]

i know some would blame Alonso and others Hamilton for the weekend problems, but i wondered why its any reason for the fia to get involved. could F1 live without the politics which have hampered the sport in recent years? i just want the sport, the drivers and teamwork.

I dont't know if F1 has some chance to survive without the politics. Some tracks have been added only fo geo-political reasons, and some gp have been seen only by the camels. The system is already too much political.