The Most Exciting 5 Laps in the Last 5 Years of Formula1

I know many of you who read this blog dislike my posting about Formula 1 from time-to-time, but this one is worth a look.

The Belgian Grand Prix on the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit is perhaps one of the most challenging of the season, and certainly my favorite of all F1 tracks (although, I still have a soft spot for the A1 Ring). Spa challenges drivers unlike any other track during the year and is always exciting, but this year stood out in a remarkable way. Kimi Räikkönen (my main man) absolutely dominated the race until rain in the closing laps changed everything and this resulted….

When this happened at the end of the race I screamed and threw things like you wouldn’t believe. :) Totally robbed.

To make matters more interesting, Lewis Hamilton was handed a 25-second time penalty by the FIA… apparently though Lewis gave back the lead after cutting the chicane it was still regarded us unfair advantage. Whats truly sad is that we’ll debate for years if things may have turned out differently if the stewards had handed down that decision within minutes (like, 2) of the incident.

126 Responses to “The Most Exciting 5 Laps in the Last 5 Years of Formula1”

  1. paulsmart says:

    Lewis was robbed. Like you say, he gave back the lead. Kimi may have looked like he was dominating but only because Lewis was waiting….:-)

  2. Che Kristo says:

    totally agree. seeing my favorite two drivers battle it out had me on the edge of my seat.

    I feel that the decision against Lewis is the old Ferrari bias rearing it’s ugly head though…

  3. Paul says:

    I agree with paulsmart on two things. First, all “Paul” are smart. Second, I too can’t believe Hamilton was given a penalty and agree that it’s the Ferrari bias again. You have to wonder why other teams even try in F1 when they are obviously not competing on a level playing field. The fact Massa didn’t get a penalty for the incident with Sutil in the pits a few weeks ago adds insult to injury.

  4. Tom says:

    Absolutely agree – best 5 laps in 5 years. Fantastic racing between two fantastic drivers.

    The FIA (Ferrari International Assistance) should hang their head in shame ….

  5. Javier says:

    I agree with all previous posts: there’s a rue forcing drivers to avoid incidents and a rule to give a position back when gained cutting the track. Lewis Hamilton followed both and has been penalized. As usual, nowadays, shame on the FIA :(

  6. Andy Paton says:

    What can I say that hasn’t been already said. Every thing that Ferrari do is good, every thing that McLaren do is bad. Think back to the last race, Massa in the pit lane, if that was a McLaren car we would have a seen drive through.

  7. Alex says:

    No, Ferrari isse the beste!

    We italians rulez!!

    if you do not let us go through, then we make an offer (or ask FIA for a service…) they can not refuse!!

    (I am joking here, Ihope you understand it!!)

    ciao ciao
    Alex

  8. It is just wrong that Lewis got handed the 25 second penalty. I am not a Hamilton/Mclaren fan but, geez the bias against them is getting rediculous now. But all the controversy aside, this season is still awesome. Especially those last few laps.

    Just hope my team (BMW) can get back in shape.

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