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      07-11-2016, 11:27 AM   #23
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They did more than that.
Telling of the failure was not the issue.
The issue was the subsequent msg that told him how to deal with it.
...quick shift through 7th gear.
Don't also forget what chassis settings to change. Perhaps it was a calculated gamble by MERC to see what the penalty would be. A clear DNF versus an unknown post race penalty. Worst case would have been a DQ which would equal a DNF.

End result was better than allowing failure. Betting there will be all types of "illegal" communication now that the penalty is known.

FIA will need to up their game next time.
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      07-11-2016, 02:20 PM   #24
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Don't also forget what chassis settings to change. Perhaps it was a calculated gamble by MERC to see what the penalty would be. A clear DNF versus an unknown post race penalty. Worst case would have been a DQ which would equal a DNF.

End result was better than allowing failure. Betting there will be all types of "illegal" communication now that the penalty is known.

FIA will need to up their game next time.
I agree... this whole radio situation has gone way over the top.
I like the idea of banning radio telling them how to drive. :brake 1meter later", "take a later apex",...etc.
But for technical issues? Really?
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