Ferrari May protest Vettal win

[bodgit]

It may not be all over yet. Apparently Vettal overtook in yellow caution zone. He could be demoted and Alonso wins by 1 point. The video at the top of link def shows him overtaking.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/20531638

[i4n]

At first I thought this was going to be what was mentioned on the Sky coverage at great depth but when looked at closely was the red and yellow slippery track condition lights.

Then I watched the video; he's a silly boy isn't he! He was deffo past before he got to the green light so did overtake in the caution zone.

Alonso world champion by 1 point. Bernie has worked wonders with the championship this year hasn't he! He truly is a puppet master......

[DCM]

I think the protest would be bad for the sport and I don't think even Alonso would want to win because of that. I am no fan of Vettel, but he had the better car and won.

[bodgit]

Originally Posted by DCM

I think the protest would be bad for the sport and I don't think even Alonso would want to win because of that. I am no fan of Vettel, but he had the better car and won.

Alonso has stated on twitter he believes in miracles and at the end of the day Vettal cheated. nobody is allowed to overtake under yellows including him.

[nicVEGAchildJR]

Originally Posted by DCM

I think the protest would be bad for the sport and I don't think even Alonso would want to win because of that. I am no fan of Vettel, but he had the better car and won.

He CHEATED !!!!!!!!

[Origineelreclamebord]

Well, this has been happening more and more in the last few races with Vettel... strange overtakes over the edges of the track.

I'm not a fan of either team or driver, and yes, he did violate the rules. However, if Alonso wins by making complaints about this, it's an anti-climax to the season!

If they are going to look at the 'incident,' then I think the FIA is better off not giving the prize to any of the teams.

[terry.sc]

The Vettel overtake was legal. He had passed the marshal point at the end of the pit lane and they were waving green flags. The trackside and dashboard lights are there as an assistance to the marshals, but the flags take priority.

Spot the marshal post on the left just before the overtake, and notice the flag being waved.

[DCM]

Originally Posted by terry.sc

The Vettel overtake was legal. He had passed the marshal point at the end of the pit lane and they were waving green flags. The trackside and dashboard lights are there as an assistance to the marshals, but the flags take priority.

Spot the marshal post on the left just before the overtake, and notice the flag being waved.

Argument over, waved green flag.

To be honest, this would put so many people off the sport if everything had been announced for it only to be overturned away from the race. I really do like F1, but this kind of thing, dragging on for a week after the event really does spoil the event.

[Brewskie]

I don't think it would put many people of at all, the fact is if he did overtake under yellow flags then that's against the rules pure an simple an he should get punished irrespective if its for the championship or not an Ferrari have every right to say something as it would mean Vettel won by cheating which is even WORSE then just letting him get away with. Not a Vettel or Alonso fan at all but if it was wrong it should of been changed

[Cosworth]

He should have been punished for crashing Senna out of the race.... ruined two people's races.

[Jampot]

Vettel was he went to the back, I'm sorry everyone seems to hate him! I think he is an amazing driver, how many times can a person take the knocks and he still lifts he's head high.
The amount of times he has started from the back and done so well.
Instead of criticism why not say well done, I enjoyed this year's f1 great action lots of drama.
Yes ok he cut in for the apex but and a big but it is a risky manoeuvre going up the inside when u are all grouped we know this we race little cars the difference is we see what's all around us as we are not in a cockpit, he was concentrating on many things in front outside inside lines. He may not have come off worse but he did get punished damaged car and back of the field he done amazing.

Regarding the flag he went through the section of slippery surface he went through a green light and the next corner he made the move. He could not have given the place back as kobiyashi (not sure how its spelt) pitted either way he was going past him that's what the fia probably saw it as.
Otherwise the back markers unlapped them selves on a safety car regardless of rules that is still over taking under caution!
I felt for Hamilton although I can't stand him, I'm glad button won hopefully the title will be he's next year. Alonso is a c0ck and webber I hope has better luck next year.