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Vettel's problem makes sense on a technical level. Oil leak in gearbox = excess heat = change up at lower revs to reduce generated heat (and therefore wear). The fact that he could still set quick laps is irrelevant considering the nature of his problem, and considering his probable potential pace. I can't believe people are giving this conspiracy value, it's almost as ridiculous as the Glock/Hamilton one that started 3 years ago.
Vettel set the fastest lap.....on lap 68....with a poorly gearbox? Anyway Im really not bothered if Red Bull wanted to give Mark a win. They had everything else sewn up, didnt interfere with the championship and didnt harm anyone else in another team. I dont suppose we'll ever know
It hurt Alonso, he would of been 3rd in the championship
But that's alright to happen to the professional toy thrower, init?
) I wonder if it was ReBull and the drivers werent in on this . To be honest I doubt Alonso is bothered if he's 3'rd or 4th. Like Lewis if you dont win, game over, try agen next year.
Except if the world champion changes teams - he will take the number one with him to the new team no matter what its constructors position was.
Not sure what happens if the world champion retires. Will his former team have a '0' and '2' on their cars (happened in a few instances in the past)?
I think most teams allow the higher placed driver from the previous season to have the lower number on their car. Thus I feel that Jenson will certainly carry the number 3 on his car next season.
The only team that deviates from this tradition is Mercedes, who keep giving Michael Schumacher a lower number than Nico Rosberg, even though MS has never beaten Nico in a championship in which they've shared the same car.
Before you bring "facts" into an argument, it is customary to have some.
Vettels gearbox was at or nearing the end of its life cycle - fact. Vettels was on wet weather settings as evidenced by his rain light being on which can only be done by changing the cars settings ratehr than a switch on the light or in the cockpit - fact. The wet weather settings will entail less harsh gear settings aimed at reducing wheelspin so puts less strain on the gear box - another fact. So what say you again about not seeing any facts in my comment? Thought so.
Vettels gearbox was at or nearing the end of its life cycle - fact. Vettels was on wet weather settings as evidenced by his rain light being on which can only be done by changing the cars settings ratehr than a switch on the light or in the cockpit - fact. The wet weather settings will entail less harsh gear settings aimed at reducing wheelspin so puts less strain on the gear box - another fact. So what say you again about not seeing any facts in my comment? Thought so.
I believe that Vettel had a new gearbox for this race as he DNF'd in Abu Dhabi - therefore they could change it without penalty. That's what i heard i think on the BBC coverage anyway. Regardless, that makes no real difference as a brand new part can still fail. I agree about the wet weather settings though. BBC commentary mentioned it didn't they... one half of which is DC. Enough said!
Before you bring "facts" into an argument, it is customary to have some.
Well I don't see any facts or anything in the least credible in the theory that Vettels gearbox was fine but Red Bull wanted to gift Webber a win.
As for facts in my comments, there are a few if you read what I wrote.
Vettels gearbox was at or nearing the end of its life cycle - fact.
Wrong fact. New gearbox.
Vettels was on wet weather settings as evidenced by his rain light being on which can only be done by changing the cars settings ratehr than a switch on the light or in the cockpit - fact.
So? Redbull can easily switch his car to wet weather mode for the world to see his flashing light and believe his gearbox really has issues.
The wet weather settings will entail less harsh gear settings aimed at reducing wheelspin so puts less strain on the gear box - another fact. So what say you again about not seeing any facts in my comment? Thought so.
This isn't another fact, it just supports the previous.
Webber had Fastest lap, his 8th of the season and DHL fastest lap trophy award. One record Seb didn't get this season.
Le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît point. 
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