Quote:
Originally Posted by M5Rick
It's plainly obvious that the punishment hasn't fitted the 'crime' in this case
|
The punishment / penalty is never suppose to "fit the crime" this is racing, it is not eye for an eye.
Also with both drivers sharing some of the fault, it's silly to use that argument in sports. The penalty is judge based on the incident not the consequences. There was no intent.
I feel like I am repeating myself but Schumacher had intent when he crashed into Villeneuve in 1997, even thou he took himself out of the race, because he willfully and maliciously tried to take his opponent out he got disqualified and lost his wdc points. There was no intent in this incident. The fact that there was a lot of damage from a small amount of contact is part of the sport. Get over it.
Suing for damages in sports/racing is even more silly, in no sport do competitors get sued or pay for other competitors damages that happen during competition. That would set a bad precedence and probably end most sports. Red Bull needs to take their head out of their ass.