AMSKRR 3 Posted October 5, 2014 Shows you just how dangerous it still is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenColt 1 Posted October 5, 2014 couger1981 said: Sour win for Hamilton but always has a grin on his face regardless on how he won. I think it's quite disgusting from you to use this accident to find yet another reason to criticise Hamilton, but whatever tickles your fancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onetwothree 0 Posted October 5, 2014 And to think, our major concern at the start of the race was if they'd make it to Russia on time. Too early to consider postponing it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syn 2 Posted October 5, 2014 http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/safety/medical_and_track_safety/7439.htmlIn case anyone was wondering about the heli situation. If the weather was in fact inhibiting it, they shouldn't have started the race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadwick8505 0 Posted October 5, 2014 SynGamer said: http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/safety/medical_and_track_safety/7439.htmlIn case anyone was wondering about the heli situation. If the weather was in fact inhibiting it, they shouldn't have started the race. Just heard that on my broadcast... Something seriously wrong with the way FIA handled this entire race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted October 5, 2014 So apparently someone created a facebook group called rip jules bianchi, that's just sick :| Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syn 2 Posted October 5, 2014 onetwothree said: And to think, our major concern at the start of the race was if they'd make it to Russia on time. Too early to consider postponing it? The racing must go on, I would imagine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 89 Posted October 5, 2014 GoldenColt said: couger1981 said: Sour win for Hamilton but always has a grin on his face regardless on how he won. I think it's quite disgusting from you to use this accident to find yet another reason to criticise Hamilton, but whatever tickles your fancy. Umm ok? A sour win for Hamilton because of Bianchi's incident and a grin on his face for winning the race, obviously any driver will take a win but this one was with a sad outcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onetwothree 0 Posted October 5, 2014 Perhaps if there was a two-week break, but I just think a one-week break is a bit soon, that is of course, assuming the worst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Britpoint 4 Posted October 5, 2014 SynGamer said: http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/safety/medical_and_track_safety/7439.htmlIn case anyone was wondering about the heli situation. If the weather was in fact inhibiting it, they shouldn't have started the race. It could be that the weather wasn't inhibiting it as they started the race, but when that new front rolled in the situation changed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syn 2 Posted October 5, 2014 Britpoint said: SynGamer said: http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/safety/medical_and_track_safety/7439.htmlIn case anyone was wondering about the heli situation. If the weather was in fact inhibiting it, they shouldn't have started the race. It could be that the weather wasn't inhibiting it as they started the race, but when that new front rolled in the situation changed Entirely possible. I didn't see the radars at the beginning, just saw what was on-screen, and it looked just as bad at the beginning as it did when they red flagged the race at the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MATT 23 Posted October 5, 2014 Gotta say, respect to Hamilton, Rosberg and Vettel on the podium. Handled themselves respectfully and showed class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMSKRR 3 Posted October 5, 2014 But if they'd not started the race, there would be uproar. It should have been a SC earlier after Sutils crash. It probably shouldn't have gone ahead if the helicopter couldn't fly. I'd rather everyone was OK and miss the race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadwick8505 0 Posted October 5, 2014 Britpoint said: SynGamer said: http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/safety/medical_and_track_safety/7439.htmlIn case anyone was wondering about the heli situation. If the weather was in fact inhibiting it, they shouldn't have started the race. It could be that the weather wasn't inhibiting it as they started the race, but when that new front rolled in the situation changed Possible... But once the situation changed and heli couldn't fly anymore shouldn't they red flag the race until it can? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Britpoint 4 Posted October 5, 2014 Chadwick8505 said: Britpoint said: SynGamer said: http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/safety/medical_and_track_safety/7439.htmlIn case anyone was wondering about the heli situation. If the weather was in fact inhibiting it, they shouldn't have started the race. It could be that the weather wasn't inhibiting it as they started the race, but when that new front rolled in the situation changed Possible... But once the situation changed and heli couldn't fly anymore shouldn't they red flag the race until it can? Yes, although it's quite possible those two points overlapped anyway. Cars were only just starting to go onto full wets when the incident happened, and then there was a significant time getting Jules to the medical centre before the helicopter was called upon. It's entirely possible that for the duration of the live race, it would have been able to fly.Purely speculative of course. I certainly agree that if at any point during the race the director gets a call saying the helicopter is grounded, the race should be neutralised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 89 Posted October 5, 2014 Reports are the Helicopter was able to fly but choose the Ambulance instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadwick8505 0 Posted October 5, 2014 The entire back is gone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMSKRR 3 Posted October 5, 2014 So did the back of the car hit the truck or the front then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttonfan 5 Posted October 5, 2014 AMS97KRR said: So did the back of the car hit the truck or the front then? Ι think Sutil said the car was sideways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couger1981 89 Posted October 5, 2014 They made it to the hospital, Massa is amongst the people waiting for news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadwick8505 0 Posted October 5, 2014 From the pictures it looks like the left side towards the back came in direct contact. But there is damage to the top of the front downward slope. Heaviest damages is clearly the engine area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alonsofan46 0 Posted October 5, 2014 I think we should refrain from posting pictures guys. It could be upsetting to some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alonsofan46 0 Posted October 5, 2014 Or at least just post a link so people don't have to see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alonsofan46 0 Posted October 5, 2014 That first picture looks extremely bad though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites