Originally Posted by phil4x4saph
This is ridiculous. No formula1 team would deliberatley retire a car, especially one that was running in a podium position.
This is the daftest theory Ive ever heard.
Ok......Fisichella was holding up Alonso......who was clearly quicker........both Maclarens were catching at a rate of 0.75 seconds a lap and were getting quicker. Chances are they would have passed them on track or during the pitstops......team orders are banned and striclty punishable
Scenario one, leave both cars alone and they'll probably get passed by the Maccas..... Maclaren will get 18 points Renault will get 11 at best with Kimi maybe taking the victory and a possible 5 points off Alonso
Scenario Two - Fisi is pulled into pits with a mysterious problem and Alonso defends his lead which we all know he can do as he has the pace today AND remember him holding off Shuey.... Renault 10 points plays 14 Maclaren - so less points lost in the manufacturers standings AND Alonso extends his points advantage over Kimi.
I know which one i'd go for