Z Draci
Well-Known Member
What do you guys think about FIA's penalty for BAR Honda?
For those who don't know, BAR was disqualified for San Marino and barred from racing in Spain. When they drained the car at the end of San Marino, they found a secondary fuel tank that was still full of fuel. When they emptied this secondary tank, the car was under 500kg.
The FIA knew about this secondary tank. However, they found that it gave the car an unfair advantage on the track. They were considering to ban BAR from the whole season!
I personally think that it was a design infrindgement. The rule book should have specified what was acceptable. BAR got what they asked for.
For those who don't know, BAR was disqualified for San Marino and barred from racing in Spain. When they drained the car at the end of San Marino, they found a secondary fuel tank that was still full of fuel. When they emptied this secondary tank, the car was under 500kg.
The FIA knew about this secondary tank. However, they found that it gave the car an unfair advantage on the track. They were considering to ban BAR from the whole season!
I personally think that it was a design infrindgement. The rule book should have specified what was acceptable. BAR got what they asked for.