Vettel demoted from second to fifth for illegal pass on Button
22 July, 2012
Sebastian Vettel has lost out on second place in the German Grand Prix
Jul.22 (Apex) Sebastian Vettel has been penalised for what FIA stewards deemed to be an illegal pass on Jenson Button. What was a second place finish in the German Grand Prix has turned into fifth place for the reigning world champion.
Vettel explained his move after the race, “At the end of the race, Jenson’s tyres were gone and we were able to close the gap again. It was then a question of when, rather than where, and I tried to out-brake him. He opened the brake again and then was up the inside. I wasn’t sure where he was, I couldn’t see him in that moment, so decided to give enough space and went off line on the slippery paint and I was able to stay ahead and get past him.”
The German added, “The only intention was not to crash and to give him enough room. I have respect for him and I didn’t want to squeeze him. It was good to be on the podium at the home race, but I have to respect the steward’s decision.”
Immediately after the race Red Bull team principal Christian Horner defended his driver. The rules are clear, the driver has to leave enough room for the other. There wasn’t enough room for both. It was really a racing incident. If anything, Sebastian was slightly ahead into the braking zone. I think it would be harsh to penalise him.”
He added after the stewards’ verdict was delivered, “It was disappointing to receive the penalty after the race, but we accept this.”
Button, who inherited second place, said, “Sebastian [Vettel’s] pass was a pretty straightforward matter: the rules state that you can’t go off the track to gain an advantage. The thing is, there would have been more opportunities for him before the end of the race as my rear tyres were damaged.”
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@ Alemar Learn to read
so this is Formula 1 then why have you posted an accusation? where is the Formula 1 in your post? do you think you are an editor of Yalla?
Mr.
please keep your bigotry to yourself. This is F1.
@alemar
its pathetic when we have something in black and white infront of us and dream up conspiracy theories. You are the pathetic one, sir
So… basically McLaren did 2 things wrong and no penalties, Lewis screwing people when being position 20ish, Vettel was faster and he was penalised, I see where this is going, lets help the spaniard and ferrari cuz Spain and Italy are about to be kicked the fk outta UE, what do we do? how do we distract people from reality? Another Eurocup final? another world cup for spain? Well, now it is time for F1, lets give them an f1 championship too. Thats bad, thats really sad, I thought F1 was out of political garbage. Pathetic.
FINALLY! I AM A FAN OF THE STEWARDS NOW
HAHAHAHAHAH
I agree absolutely.
if that was grass;
1. SV would not even have considered the pass.
2. if he had been forced to as he claims, then it would have been pretty evident that he was off the track hence an illegal move.
And recall that SV had been using that runoff to gain advantage all throughout the race.
And next time you call a driver stupid or cucumber, say it to their faces, stupid coward.
I guess this is what happens with all the sanitized race tracks we have these days. All the “run off” areas are asphalt, allowing the drivers just to keep their foot buried into the throttle and not lose time. Had that been grass of a gravel trap, he wouldn’t have even considered it.
IMO this was a racing incident and not so much an “illegal pass”.
While watching the replay it was evident that V. pulled alongside B. coming into T6.
No way B. didn’t see V. making the outside move.
On the exit, B. squirrels about and in fact does cross the outside track boundary line,
not leaving enough room for V., had he been alongside.
Having said that, the stewards should have been a bit more on the ball and ordered V. to drop back and allow B. to pass for the position.
As B. said, there was still ample opportunity to pass with 2 laps left given B’s. worn tyres.
The overly punitive 20 second penalty should have been a switch in places and a 5 place starting grid drop at Budapest.
The stewards should try to entirely minimize penalties that affect point outcomes.
From 2′nd to 5′th is a lot of unnecessarily lost points.
I just love the way Vettel lies and believes that we all have our eyes painted so we accept his excuses…
If the FIA deems it illegal, fine. But please be consistent. Drivers always run off on turn 1 at Spa (as an example) yet can get away with it. Just be consistent, Ferrari International Assistance.
My god finally some Justice for the Brat , slippery paint my @Rse
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA back to 5th you little cucumber fingerboy
Oh Seb the rules sorted out who is the stupid one
who is stupid now?
JUSTICE