Links for 9 September 2008
- Belgian GP 2008 : My final thoughts - pending appeal of course - craigblog.co.uk
A very thoughtful post from Craig about the issues this latest controversy brings up - Hamilton overtake - Spa 08 - YouTube
An interesting analysis of the incident. Thanks to Brits On Pole in the comments - Could Formula One do without Ferrari? - International Herald Tribune
"…nearly all of the scandals of the last decade or more have not only been linked to Ferrari but have also soiled the reputation of the series itself, one has to wonder if the presence of Ferrari in F1 with all the scandals is better than if it quit the championship - or was forced out." - What the ****? - F1-Pitlane
"The last two races have confirmed what many people suspected but few could prove — namely that the FIA is biased towards Ferrari." - FIA steward denies McLaren conspiracy - autosport.com
- McLaren reacts to penalty - Grandprix.com
"McLaren has issued some more statements about the decision of the FIA Stewards in Belgium." Long story short, McLaren have decided to lodge their appeal. - USGP talks stalled. - Crash.Net
"The chances of the United States Grand Prix returning to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the near future appear slim, after it was revealed that there has been no ongoing discussion about the event."Speaking to the Indianapolis Star during last weekend's IndyCar Series finale at Chicagoland Speedway, IMS CEO Tony George confirmed that there had been no contact with Bernie Ecclestone or anyone else at Formula One Management regarding the race since talks broke off earlier in the summer."
- McLaren may withdraw appeal - pitpass