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#154383
I don't always agree with Lauda's comments but I agree wholeheartedly with his comments in this case, if Renault don't get heavily punished then it makes a laughing stock of Formula 1. It'll send out a message to all teams that it's OK to cheat as long as the team principle leaves should they get caught.

Surely this message was already sent out after McLaren was let off lie-gate. After senior team members left.

They weren't really let off... Hamilton got his punishment... plus this is a completely different level of cheating!
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#154385
I don't always agree with Lauda's comments but I agree wholeheartedly with his comments in this case, if Renault don't get heavily punished then it makes a laughing stock of Formula 1. It'll send out a message to all teams that it's OK to cheat as long as the team principle leaves should they get caught.


I'm in two minds. On the one hand, it's a huge thing and needs to be dealt with appropriately, but on the other a precedent has already been set to some extent by how the FIA dealt with the lying incident at Melbourne. It was proven that only specific people were involved and, by removing the one responsible, the team escaped a more serious punishment and received only a suspended ban. I imagine a similar punishment is in order for Renault, although it would probably involve a fine, a bigger suspended ban and one that will more than likely span a longer period.

I don't always agree with Lauda's comments but I agree wholeheartedly with his comments in this case, if Renault don't get heavily punished then it makes a laughing stock of Formula 1. It'll send out a message to all teams that it's OK to cheat as long as the team principle leaves should they get caught.


Surely this message was already sent out after McLaren was let off lie-gate. After senior team members left.


Kinda, yeah. What annoyed me in that case is that, whilst he was involved, Hamilton got away scot-free. It irritates me more that Piquet endangered lives and yet is still offered immunity. He should have his superlicence revoked, in my opinion.

I don't always agree with Lauda's comments but I agree wholeheartedly with his comments in this case, if Renault don't get heavily punished then it makes a laughing stock of Formula 1. It'll send out a message to all teams that it's OK to cheat as long as the team principle leaves should they get caught.

Surely this message was already sent out after McLaren was let off lie-gate. After senior team members left.

A $100m fine and being excluded from the 2007 constructors championship... that's hardly being left off is it?


You're not thinking of the right scandal there... ;)
#154386
I don't always agree with Lauda's comments but I agree wholeheartedly with his comments in this case, if Renault don't get heavily punished then it makes a laughing stock of Formula 1. It'll send out a message to all teams that it's OK to cheat as long as the team principle leaves should they get caught.

Surely this message was already sent out after McLaren was let off lie-gate. After senior team members left.

A $100m fine and being excluded from the 2007 constructors championship... that's hardly being left off is it?


You're confusing gates. I said lie-gate not spy-gate. Lie-gate was Lewis Hamilton and Dave Ryan lying to stewards trying to get Jarno Trulli disqualified.
#154406
Why is Niki Lauda commenting about everything, always? Is he some sort of self-appointed sport analyst? :rolleyes:


You're right kerc he is being a bit more vocal lately however I enjoy reading his comments. Enjoying them doesn't mean I agree with them, sometimes I do & sometimes I think he's "off track" but good to read a 3 times F1 champions opion none the less.

I wish more of the ex champions would give their view on the current affairs & happenings in the sport more often, to give us fans a broader insight. Possibily let the fans know about similar controversies from past years & how they relate to current ones.

It would be better & more towards the reasons I come to F1 sites like this. To get info & opinions from people knowledgable on the sport through their direct involvement. Much better than one eyed fans that have no real life experience from within the F1 circus pushing their veiw. Some fans become F1 versions of religous fundamentalists. I have my veiws and opinions as we all do but thats all they are.

I am an F1 fan, not a driver or team fan. So I could care less about Flavio, Nelson & the others directly involved. I've always thought Flavio would be more suited as a character on the "Sopranos".

I feel more for the two people I see to have lost the most from this, Lewis & Felippe. I would love to hear Massa's thoughts on the chamionship knowing what he now knows. I also feel bad for Lewis for having his WDC questioned/tarnished in some peoples eyes. I have full respect for Lewis's talents behind the wheel, more than Massa, & although Lewis is improving, it is off track where I prefer Massa over Lewis. Despite this I don't believe his WDC should be questioned.
#154418
Why is Niki Lauda commenting about everything, always? Is he some sort of self-appointed sport analyst? :rolleyes:


You're right kerc he is being a bit more vocal lately however I enjoy reading his comments. Enjoying them doesn't mean I agree with them, sometimes I do & sometimes I think he's "off track" but good to read a 3 times F1 champions opion none the less.

I wish more of the ex champions would give their view on the current affairs & happenings in the sport more often, to give us fans a broader insight. Possibily let the fans know about similar controversies from past years & how they relate to current ones.

It would be better & more towards the reasons I come to F1 sites like this. To get info & opinions from people knowledgable on the sport through their direct involvement. Much better than one eyed fans that have no real life experience from within the F1 circus pushing their veiw. Some fans become F1 versions of religous fundamentalists. I have my veiws and opinions as we all do but thats all they are.

I am an F1 fan, not a driver or team fan. So I could care less about Flavio, Nelson & the others directly involved. I've always thought Flavio would be more suited as a character on the "Sopranos".

I feel more for the two people I see to have lost the most from this, Lewis & Felippe. I would love to hear Massa's thoughts on the chamionship knowing what he now knows. I also feel bad for Lewis for having his WDC questioned/tarnished in some peoples eyes. I have full respect for Lewis's talents behind the wheel, more than Massa, & although Lewis is improving, it is off track where I prefer Massa over Lewis. Despite this I don't believe his WDC should be questioned.


There's just something about the tone of his comments that I dislike. For some reason, he comes off as pretty arrogant.
#154424
does every thread have to be a fight between the Lewis Hamilton Fans and Haters.

gets boring...


What did I say in the other thread about going around in circles.

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#154428
Ok New Scandal guys, thought it up this weekend.

What if we somehow prove that Christian Horner ate his own Hamster. I'm sure production would love it, get some nice dim lighting, some nice panning shots

"YEAHHHHAHHH!"

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#154429
Ok New Scandal guys, thought it up this weekend.

What if we somehow prove that Christian Horner ate his own Hamster. I'm sure production would love it, get some nice dim lighting, some nice panning shots

"YEAHHHHAHHH!"

:hehe:

World Exclusive for GrandPrix-Cast

Sponsored by Forumla1.net™, Yorkshire Tea™, And Vist Scotland™

CHRISTIAN HORNER..EATS..SMALL FURY ANIMALS


*Fury* animals? What, angry rodents?
#154430
Ok New Scandal guys, thought it up this weekend.

What if we somehow prove that Christian Horner ate his own Hamster. I'm sure production would love it, get some nice dim lighting, some nice panning shots

"YEAHHHHAHHH!"

:hehe:

World Exclusive for GrandPrix-Cast

Sponsored by Forumla1.net™, Yorkshire Tea™, And Vist Scotland™

CHRISTIAN HORNER..EATS..SMALL FURY ANIMALS


*Fury* animals? What, angry rodents?


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