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[hipcheck5]

I have always questioned why racers are allowed to drive multiple laps before coming in to serve a penalty, whether it is a drive through or a time in the pits penalty. I remember thinking this last season when Webber had to serve his drive through and took a few laps to come in and I think it was magnified this weekend with Hamilton. By allowing multiple laps he was allowed to push up the boost and increase the difference between himself and the driver behind him in order to not lose a place. Imagine being allowed to run a few plays before being assessed penalty yardage in football or 15 minutes of play after getting a red card in soccer or getting to have a few trips down court before the other team shoots foul shots in basketball, etc. It makes no sense. I think the penalty should be to come in as soon as you get to the pit lane. Get the penalty before you can minimize it's affect.

[racechick]

I have always questioned why racers are allowed to drive multiple laps before coming in to serve a penalty, whether it is a drive through or a time in the pits penalty. I remember thinking this last season when Webber had to serve his drive through and took a few laps to come in and I think it was magnified this weekend with Hamilton. By allowing multiple laps he was allowed to push up the boost and increase the difference between himself and the driver behind him in order to not lose a place. Imagine being allowed to run a few plays before being assessed penalty yardage in football or 15 minutes of play after getting a red card in soccer or getting to have a few trips down court before the other team shoots foul shots in basketball, etc. It makes no sense. I think the penalty should be to come in as soon as you get to the pit lane. Get the penalty before you can minimize it's affect.

Multiple laps? it was two.

[myownalias]

McLaren instructed Hamilton to use the 'boost' engine mixture when they learnt they were under investigation; it was only two laps I believe before Hamilton came in for his drive through penalty; I believe that the penalty has to be served within three laps of being notified of the penalty, I'm not 100% sure of that though!!!

[Gaz]

I have always questioned why racers are allowed to drive multiple laps before coming in to serve a penalty, whether it is a drive through or a time in the pits penalty. I remember thinking this last season when Webber had to serve his drive through and took a few laps to come in and I think it was magnified this weekend with Hamilton. By allowing multiple laps he was allowed to push up the boost and increase the difference between himself and the driver behind him in order to not lose a place. Imagine being allowed to run a few plays before being assessed penalty yardage in football or 15 minutes of play after getting a red card in soccer or getting to have a few trips down court before the other team shoots foul shots in basketball, etc. It makes no sense. I think the penalty should be to come in as soon as you get to the pit lane. Get the penalty before you can minimize it's affect.

Multiple laps? it was two.

he started banging fast ones in as soon as it was being inviestigated.

same thing happned with Webber in 2009 Germany

[scotty]

I believe that the penalty has to be served within three laps of being notified of the penalty, I'm not 100% sure of that though!!!

That's what i thought too. I don't know if that would be 3 full laps or 2 full laps and in at the end of the third though, if you get me.

[myownalias]

I believe that the penalty has to be served within three laps of being notified of the penalty, I'm not 100% sure of that though!!!

That's what i thought too. I don't know if that would be 3 full laps or 2 full laps and in at the end of the third though, if you get me.

That's my understanding of the situation as well, hence "within three laps" in my original post

[racechick]

I thought it was 2 crosses of the start finnish line.

[hipcheck5]

Regardless, that is still multiple laps to be able to try create an advantage.

[racechick]

Regardless, that is still multiple laps to be able to try create an advantage.

2. Its just about multiple. Multiple is not usually an expression you would use to mean 2.

[hipcheck5]

Regardless, that is still multiple laps to be able to try create an advantage.

2. Its just about multiple. Multiple is not usually an expression you would use to mean 2.

What does that have to do with the discussion? Nothing.

[Stealthgate007]

I know its a penalty, but what keeps them from doing that in a regular situation?

I think teams should use that concept in strategy. For example..

Team Radio: "Lewis go to G1 yellow, as quick as you can now, go."
LH: "what for"
Team Radio: "We'd just like to see you put a couple of fast laps in"
LH: "understood"
Broadcasters: "Hamilton just turned in the fastest lap 1:36:425"

They may do this already and we don't hear about it. Or, may be saving, engine, fuel, gearbox, etc.. is more important in the long run.

It was pretty cool how the call came in and he answered..

[racechick]

Regardless, that is still multiple laps to be able to try create an advantage.

2. Its just about multiple. Multiple is not usually an expression you would use to mean 2.

What does that have to do with the discussion? Nothing.

Well it has really if the discussion is about how many laps you can do before a penalty is served. Saying you can do 'multiple' gives a wrong impression.

[bud]

It's so the driver in question has time to react. He could be just passing the start finish line when the penalty is given so there is a leeway there for that reason.

[hipcheck5]

1) The point about McLaren telling Lewis to pump it up as soon as they hear of the investigation brings another issue that allows teams to minimize the penalty. I think they should just inform them of the penalty when the decision is made, just like in any other sport.

2) From the dictionary definition of "multiple:"

1. having or involving more than one part, individual, etc.

Last time I checked two is more then one.

3) Bud, I'll report this sentence, since you clearly missed it in my original post: "I think the penalty should be to come in as soon as you get to the pit lane."

[bud]

Mate what the he'll is your problem? Are you not getting any?
I answer your question in a civil manner (which is the actual reason) and you still go on a personal tirade