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07-30-2006, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by rahula,Jul 30 2006, 02:50 AM
the FIA should not be able to ban them because of aesthetics.
07-30-2006, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by XL3N7,Jul 30 2006, 02:18 PM
I think the reason of banning them wasn't aesthetics. They were banned because they were said to block the drivers' visibility... At least that's what the local commentator said...
As for the mass damper thingy, they banned it on aerodynamic grounds which is clearly nonsense, and that's why Renault got the stewards to overrule the FIA originally by arguing that they could improve the aerodynamics more by fitting stiffer dampers which are completely legal.
It also sounds like something that could genuinely filter down to improve safety of road cars (i.e. more grip over bumpy surfaces), so it's a real shame that they felt the need to ban a technical innovation - and presumably a relatively cheap technical innovation too.
07-30-2006, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by rahula,Jul 30 2006, 10:50 AM
As to removing the dampers from the nosecone, it is stupid. It is a mechanical system that some have developed and gives them an advantage. This is about innovation and the pinnacle of motor sports and if another team hasn't developed it then it is an issue for them and not the ones running it. When will F1 ever become consistent for more than 1 week?F
07-30-2006, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by LTB,Jul 30 2006, 06:21 PM
Far be it for me to suggest that the dampers have been outlawed in the interests of penalising a certain team that has been using them to good effect and in doing so creating a nail biting finish to what has become a completely boring experience.
Shows what adifference it made to the Renault mind....
Back for the next race...
07-30-2006, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Dembo,Jul 29 2006, 06:30 AM
Raikonnen must be running relatively light.........
Great race from Kimi to make the best of a compromised position though
Good to see the Honda's looking a little more like racing cars as well.
All in all, for teh viewer, a better race than the last few.
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