The Formula 1 Thread - 2016
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It would be uncharitable to suggest that had Jenson Button won by a clear lap in Australia that Alonso's post-traumatic crash disorder might have gone away by now.
I still believe that he, along with Vettel, is the best driver on the grid, but he appears to have done a "Chris Amon" and ended up in the wrong car at the right time. Alonso dragged better finishes out of the Ferraris with which he had to contend in recent seasons than the cars deserved - much like Michael Schumacher when he was at Maranello for the last few years, when the true barometers of the car's performance were the results of his team-mate.
It's a shame to see such a talent have to contend with life at the back of the field in such a poor car, and it would surprise nobody if this was his last in Formula 1. Unless Lewis Hamilton decides to become a full-time clothes horse or rappist or something.
Still, it will give everybody something to talk about at the weekend. Bahrain, being a formulaic Tilkedrome won't be producing much in the way of on-track excitement, I suspect. I'm going to watch the World T20 Final instead, and just catch up with the race highlights.
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He's been prevented from racing by the FIA medical team. It wasn't his decision.
From the FIA website:
This BBC report gives more information: http://www.bbc.com/s...rmula1/35934347
Note that he has fractured ribs and a collapsed lung
From the FIA website:
Sakhir, March 31st - Following an examination undertaken this morning at the Bahrain International Circuit Medical Centre, it has been decided that McLaren Honda F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso should not take part in this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. Two sets of chest CT scans were compared and it was decided that there was insufficient resolution if the signs to allow him to compete on safety grounds. A repeat chest scan has been requested before the Chinese Grand Prix, and the results will be considered before allowing him to race there.
This BBC report gives more information: http://www.bbc.com/s...rmula1/35934347
Note that he has fractured ribs and a collapsed lung
McLaren's Fernando Alonso has been barred from racing in the Bahrain Grand Prix after suffering "rib fractures" and a partially collapsed lung in his 180mph crash in Australia.
Medics made the call after conducting scans on the two-time world champion.
A "disappointed" Alonso says there was "a risk the fracture could affect the lung" and he "respects the decision".In Thursday's news conference in Bahrain, the 34-year-old revealed he suffered a pneumothorax - a partially collapsed lung - as a result of the accident in Melbourne but this had now healed.
He said it was "not 100%" that he will be able to race in China in two weeks and he will be tested again in the next eight to 10 days after which governing body the FIA will evaluate his condition. Alonso added: "I am already recovered from the pneumothorax but the rib is too fresh and it could be a potential problem."I have no respiratory problems. It is a small risk, but I understand they want no risk. It is just a question of time - it should be OK in the next 10 days but there is no guarantee."
Medics made the call after conducting scans on the two-time world champion.
A "disappointed" Alonso says there was "a risk the fracture could affect the lung" and he "respects the decision".In Thursday's news conference in Bahrain, the 34-year-old revealed he suffered a pneumothorax - a partially collapsed lung - as a result of the accident in Melbourne but this had now healed.
He said it was "not 100%" that he will be able to race in China in two weeks and he will be tested again in the next eight to 10 days after which governing body the FIA will evaluate his condition. Alonso added: "I am already recovered from the pneumothorax but the rib is too fresh and it could be a potential problem."I have no respiratory problems. It is a small risk, but I understand they want no risk. It is just a question of time - it should be OK in the next 10 days but there is no guarantee."
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Originally Posted by imc27' timestamp='1459428768' post='23924040
Still, it will give everybody something to talk about at the weekend. Bahrain, being a formulaic Tilkedrome won't be producing much in the way of on-track excitement, I suspect. I'm going to watch the World T20 Final instead, and just catch up with the race highlights.
From memory that was only due to a late safety car and even then any exciting racing was pretty much confined to the Mercedes cars.
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He's been prevented from racing by the FIA medical team. It wasn't his decision.
From the FIA website:
This BBC report gives more information: http://www.bbc.com/s...rmula1/35934347
Note that he has fractured ribs and a collapsed lung
From the FIA website:
Sakhir, March 31st - Following an examination undertaken this morning at the Bahrain International Circuit Medical Centre, it has been decided that McLaren Honda F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso should not take part in this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. Two sets of chest CT scans were compared and it was decided that there was insufficient resolution if the signs to allow him to compete on safety grounds. A repeat chest scan has been requested before the Chinese Grand Prix, and the results will be considered before allowing him to race there.
This BBC report gives more information: http://www.bbc.com/s...rmula1/35934347
Note that he has fractured ribs and a collapsed lung
McLaren's Fernando Alonso has been barred from racing in the Bahrain Grand Prix after suffering "rib fractures" and a partially collapsed lung in his 180mph crash in Australia.
Medics made the call after conducting scans on the two-time world champion.
A "disappointed" Alonso says there was "a risk the fracture could affect the lung" and he "respects the decision".In Thursday's news conference in Bahrain, the 34-year-old revealed he suffered a pneumothorax - a partially collapsed lung - as a result of the accident in Melbourne but this had now healed.
He said it was "not 100%" that he will be able to race in China in two weeks and he will be tested again in the next eight to 10 days after which governing body the FIA will evaluate his condition. Alonso added: "I am already recovered from the pneumothorax but the rib is too fresh and it could be a potential problem."I have no respiratory problems. It is a small risk, but I understand they want no risk. It is just a question of time - it should be OK in the next 10 days but there is no guarantee."
Medics made the call after conducting scans on the two-time world champion.
A "disappointed" Alonso says there was "a risk the fracture could affect the lung" and he "respects the decision".In Thursday's news conference in Bahrain, the 34-year-old revealed he suffered a pneumothorax - a partially collapsed lung - as a result of the accident in Melbourne but this had now healed.
He said it was "not 100%" that he will be able to race in China in two weeks and he will be tested again in the next eight to 10 days after which governing body the FIA will evaluate his condition. Alonso added: "I am already recovered from the pneumothorax but the rib is too fresh and it could be a potential problem."I have no respiratory problems. It is a small risk, but I understand they want no risk. It is just a question of time - it should be OK in the next 10 days but there is no guarantee."
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Originally Posted by lovegroova' timestamp='1459429739' post='23924057
[quote name='imc27' timestamp='1459428768' post='23924040']
Still, it will give everybody something to talk about at the weekend. Bahrain, being a formulaic Tilkedrome won't be producing much in the way of on-track excitement, I suspect. I'm going to watch the World T20 Final instead, and just catch up with the race highlights.
Still, it will give everybody something to talk about at the weekend. Bahrain, being a formulaic Tilkedrome won't be producing much in the way of on-track excitement, I suspect. I'm going to watch the World T20 Final instead, and just catch up with the race highlights.
From memory that was only due to a late safety car and even then any exciting racing was pretty much confined to the Mercedes cars.
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Yep pretty much sums it up, Bahrain is, under normal circumstances a bore fest, only on the calendar due to the money that's available.