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Originally Posted by Mike Harte
That is unfortunate, Peter, however a lot of the problem is that drivers in all forms of racing, from F1 down to the humble clubbie, are incapable of policing themselves and driving responsibly. You and I both raced a long time ago, and I can recall being told at the drivers' briefing that unacceptable driving would result in that driver being black flagged and excluded from further racing that day.
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Certainly a long time ago, Mike.
Perhaps the answer might be less interference from the stewards but make the penalties more severe when (real) action is required.
Also a pet hate is the imposition of 10 second penalties for indescretions, or to be more precise when, such penalties are applied. A 10 second penalty applied early in a race can be 'worked back' as the race progresses whereas the same penalty applied near the end of a race is far harder to overcome. Lewis Hamilton receivet a penalty at Monza early in the race which he had time to overcome before the end. This would probably have been impossible if it had been imposed near the end. Surely a penalty should have the same effect whenever it is imposed.