OV9

tim wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:45 am There's no shadow over this year, he dominated and is a worthy champion. It's a bit of a shame there was no over-the-lime razzamatazz about it, but I doubt he cares that much. Too busy banging Kelly Piquet and counting his money I imagine. C*nt. lol

Swervin_Mervin wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:43 am Oh and I've come to the conclusion that Le Clerc is actually not that great. He's quick, yes, but he buckles under pressure (has made umpteen mistakes this season, which you don't need when your team are highly likely to hobble a great chance) and he just lacks that ruthlessness that makes for a future WDC prospect.

If Merc can up their game than I genuinely think that Russell will be more likely to challenge Verstapppen over the next few years. Or, as an outside chance, Lando if McLaren can get themselves up there.

Rich B wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:27 pm The sensible response would be to dock their budget next year by that sum.

Swervin_Mervin wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:28 pm "This means the team exceeded the cap by less than 5%, or $7.25m. Both Red Bull and Aston Martin were found guilty of a procedural breach of the cap."

"A procedural breach is not an overspend, but rather a failure to fill in forms correctly."

Err, wot?

Do you mean Man Maths? Evonomics?

JonMad wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:17 pm
>> Aston Martin are in 'Procedural Breach'.
>> Red Bull have committed a Procedural Breach and a Minor Financial Overspend (less than 5% of the Cost Cap), according to the FIA.

I expect a $500k fine and no sporting penalty for last, this or next year's seasons.

duncs500 wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:55 pm If it's a $500k dollar fine and that's the precedent, if I'm the likes of Toto I'm thinking I now allow for $7.75m and increase my development budget by $7.25m. Makes a mockery of the whole thing really, but if them's the new rules then so be it.

Rich B wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:26 pm A fine for the amount they breached the budget by, payable out of next years budget. Job done.

duncs500 wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:55 pm If it's a $500k dollar fine and that's the precedent, if I'm the likes of Toto I'm thinking I now allow for $7.75m and increase my development budget by $7.25m. Makes a mockery of the whole thing really, but if them's the new rules then so be it.

Marv wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 8:31 pm

Rich B wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:26 pm A fine for the amount they breached the budget by, payable out of next years budget. Job done.

They might still count the £15m expenditure as worth it, as from what I understand they gain an advantage for about three seasons by over spending on one.

Jimmy Choo wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:31 pm A fine just means you can buy a championship, even if the fine is $100m, like McLaren got for spygate. The timing and delays of the FIA announcement just stink of political shenanigans and I don't like that.

However, I'm willing to swap all the potential fines, restrictions and penalties for Marko and Horner to get kicked in the balls by every other team principal as long as it's televised.

Rich B wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 8:46 pm

Marv wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 8:31 pm

Rich B wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:26 pm A fine for the amount they breached the budget by, payable out of next years budget. Job done.

They might still count the £15m expenditure as worth it, as from what I understand they gain an advantage for about three seasons by over spending on one.

£15m would be a major breach and as they say - penalties could involve removing championships.