Michael Schumacher penalised

[Nick Goodall]

Originally Posted by BagofSkill

I think it was very rude and I had my heart in my mouth just watching it, but then, do we actually expect anything else from Schumacher? It just goes to prove he'd pull that manouvre for the world championship or for 10th place in a gp, that is the man. At least he's consistent.

I do think the outcry is a bit of a overeaction though. Vettel (the young Schu- don't forget) has done the same thing at least 3 times on his own team mate this year alone, twice off the start and once in Turkey leading to a high speed crash. There was a lot less outcry for that, and no penalties at all.

I'd say the 10 place drop is fair and let that be an end to it.

Well said, i think the fact that nothing happened (luckily to Ruebens) is the best outcome from this, he was luckily able to pass and carry on, nothing happened although it was close.....

If all Close ones or potentially dangerous moves were penalised, everyone would be 10 spaces back by now, certainly at some stage - I know potentially this one could have been worse due to the speeds involved, but nobody really knows what the outcome could have been in some of the lower speed moves we've seen......

Webber shunting off Hamilton in Aus for apparently no reason, luckily he still managed to get back on track and finish but it was still dangerous driving....

Webber ramming the Lotus up the rear and getting air-bourne, that was his fault but was still technically dangerous driving - what if he'd killed the guy driving the Lotus?

I think people have been desperate to put down Mr Schumacher as soon as he announced his return, it's a shame really as i still believe if he was in the McLaren or Red Bull he would be right up there - i think he'd certainly be splitting Hamilton and Button at McLaren, and possibly be quicker then Webber at Red Bull... (IMO of course)

Everyone was anticipating this to be the most exciting year of F1 for ages, the viewing figures must have gone through the roof with the likes of Michael coming back so at least he's doing his part to keep it interesting / exciting

Greatest ever or not, i don't think anyone can doubt he's a winner at all costs and ALL great Champions are like that, even Senna was dirty as hell when he had to be.