F1 2022-Round 19 United States GP ( Austin)

How the hell does Alonso get a penalty for a dangerous part that eventually didn't come off while Perez didn't get one for a piece that did come off, especially when Magnusson has been penalised TWICE for the same fault as Perez's with the notable exception that Magnusson wing DIDN'T come apart!

Have to feel bad for Alonso after recovering that drive!

Sorry, I missed that it did actually come off.

The point re Perez still stands though.

The stewards were on to RB about Checos front wing, RB sent them photos of the wing so the stewards were happy that it was only the piece that broke off that was the damaged part of the wing unlike Kmags wing in previous races and that's why he got flagged for it

Me too or even 10.

Just seen some great news that the GAA have ended there broadcasting with Sky Sports. Some good things do happen.

Now if only F1 would see sense and do the same.

Seems to have been upon reflection after the race. 😐

Haas complained about Checo and Alonso because Kmag had to pit 3 times this season over front wing damage. The stewards said Checos wing was safe but gave Alonso a 10 second stop go penalty

It's an odd rule when you think about it. Checo's front wing was unsafe because there was a bit that might fall off. But then it fell off pretty quickly, so was safe again. Whereas Alonso's was unsafe because of the mirror that held on for much longer but did eventually go.

If they were being treated equally to how Haas were, then the red bull would have avoided penalty (didn't the bit come off within a lap or so?) but Alonso would have gotten the meatball flag. But it's harsh when thinking about it that the fault was with race control but Alonso loses out.

Just a few thoughts after the weekend.

The race showed us what we're missing without Hamilton being able to challenge Max. It's fairly clear that they're head and shoulders the best 2 drivers on the grid, and the sport would be in a much better place if they both get put in well-matched cars.

Have to say that I felt bad for Mick after the race. The team, for I don't know how many weeks now in a row, completely messed his race up with awful pitting strategy. Didn't make sense for them to pit him when they did and he was looking good for points for most of the race. He's fighting for his place but it seems as if Haas are determined for him not to do well.

The Alonso penalty was a farce. He could and probably should have won driver of the day after what he did, and I don't see why he's penalised for a mistake on the FIA's and his team's part.

The penalty for taking someone out of a race needs to be a lot harsher. 5 seconds is ridiculous. And this isn't aimed at Russell.

Speaking of Russell though, he's turning into a bit of a wrecking ball. Always blames the other driver too.

And Vettel still has it. Plenty of people doubting him this year, but he's done well in the car that he's been given, and like with Mick, the team always seems to make it very difficult for him.

The AM car was quite good this weekend. Stroll was doing ok until, well, you know!

Brundle even said that on commentary if you went back through the grid

Certainly casts a poor reflection. Or it would if there was a mirror.

I'll be honest, I thought it was something more critical when the penalty got applied. Hearing it's just a flying wing mirror (which is still dangerous flying towards a helmet at high speed) it does seem overkill.

And Alonso gets his 7th place back. Probably the right call in retrospect, but what a shambles from the FIA