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Old 07-27-2009, 05:13 AM  
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Originally Posted by WeirdHomer View Post
That race was doomed.... On the Sunday race Alonso was running in first position and made his first pitstop, the guy lifted the sign giving Alonso the all clear to take off but didn't see they where still working on the right front tire. It came off about half into his 2nd stint bouncing around the track. A steward had to run away to get away from the bouncing wheel. Renault now recieved a penalty from the FIA, they can't compete in next race.
It was quite a serious incident, but I have to wonder how much the FIA ruling was based on the incident and how much was based on them not liking Flavio Briatore at the moment
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