Driver Steward bias and professionalism

"Ayrton was also a very aggressive rider," said Fittipaldi. "But I do not remember seeing him doing what Lewis did

There he did some very critical manoeuvres with [Kimi] Raikkonen. That sort of aggressive overtaking is not a normal thing to do.

Fittipaldi, however, thinks that Senna had more respect for his opposition - and would never have pulled off moves like that which Hamilton did in Monaco.

"Ayrton used to be a very aggressive driver, but I don't remember seeing him doing what Lewis did, not only in Monaco, but if you turn back three years ago, in the Belgium Grand Prix, in Spa," continued Fittipaldi.

"There he did some very critical manoeuvres with [Kimi] Raikkonen. That sort of aggressive overtaking is not a normal thing to do.

Emerson Fittipaldi Thinks so.

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I find this amazing that he , as a sitting steward for this race, has come out in public with his views. When the BBC crew tried to pressure Mark Blundell into commenting about the decisions of the stewards at Monaco, he was very tight lipped and didn't give an answer. Why is Fittipaldi making statements about a driver before the race even begins.

What do you all think? Should a steward be voicing his opinion on any driver before a race?

"Ayrton was also a very aggressive rider," said Fittipaldi. "But I do not remember seeing him doing what Lewis did, not only in Monaco, but if you go back three years ago, I think it was the Belgian GP at Spa, he also made some very critical maneuvers with Raikkonen. You see it's not a normal thing to do that kind of aggressive driving."

Edited by ZooL, 12 June 2011 - 14:28.

Emerson Fittipaldi Thinks so.

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I find this amazing that he , as a sitting steward for this race, has come out in public with his views. When the BBC crew tried to pressure Mark Blundell into commenting about the decisions of the stewards at Monaco, he was very tight lipped and didn't give an answer. Why is Fittipaldi making statements about a driver before the race even begins.

What do you all think? Should a steward be voicing his opinion on any driver before a race?

Edited by pinkypants, 12 June 2011 - 14:28.

Emerson Fittipaldi Thinks so.

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I find this amazing that he , as a sitting steward for this race, has come out in public with his views. When the BBC crew tried to pressure Mark Blundell into commenting about the decisions of the stewards at Monaco, he was very tight lipped and didn't give an answer. Why is Fittipaldi making statements about a driver before the race even begins.

What do you all think? Should a steward be voicing his opinion on any driver before a race?

Edited by Alx09, 12 June 2011 - 14:31.

He's right, and is as entitled to his opinion as anyone else is, and he hasn't made any decisions yet, so has not compromised his position as a steward.

Edited by JustinCider, 12 June 2011 - 14:49.

He's right, and is as entitled to his opinion as anyone else is, and he hasn't made any decisions yet, so has not compromised his position as a steward.

Of course he has compromised his position. In fact he's compromised ALL of the stewards this weekend, as if Hamilton does get a penalty that isn't 100% clear cut, then McLaren and Hamilton can make a very reasonable claim of unfair bias against the stewards. Which is what Hamilton basically said a fortnight ago and got into so much trouble for.

In light of Fittipaldi's comments, I don't think he should be allowed anywhere near the stewards office in any capacity whatsoever.

Of course he has compromised his position. In fact he's compromised ALL of the stewards this weekend, as if Hamilton does get a penalty that isn't 100% clear cut, then McLaren and Hamilton can make a very reasonable claim of unfair bias by the stewards. Which is what Hamilton basically said a fortnight ago and got into so much trouble for.

In light of Fittipaldi's comments, I don't think he should be allowed anywhere near the stewards office in any capacity whatsoever.

Emerson Fittipaldi Thinks so.

http://thef1times.co...s/display/03644

I find this amazing that he , as a sitting steward for this race, has come out in public with his views. When the BBC crew tried to pressure Mark Blundell into commenting about the decisions of the stewards at Monaco, he was very tight lipped and didn't give an answer. Why is Fittipaldi making statements about a driver before the race even begins.

What do you all think? Should a steward be voicing his opinion on any driver before a race?

Oh wow, the Emerson has just made Hamilton's comments after Monaco much more credible! Lewis will actually have a case if he is involved in a questionable incident. Silly thing to say Emerson!

The guy is a 2 time WDC, is he biased if he is telling the truth?

Of course he has compromised his position. In fact he's compromised ALL of the stewards this weekend, as if Hamilton does get a penalty that isn't 100% clear cut, then McLaren and Hamilton can make a very reasonable claim of unfair bias by the stewards. Which is what Hamilton basically said a fortnight ago and got into so much trouble for.

In light of Fittipaldi's comments, I don't think he should be allowed anywhere near the stewards office in any capacity whatsoever.

can a FIFA referee say before an international match (lets say Brazil / Argentinia)
The Brazilians have always played too aggressive IMO?
The man would be imediately replaced.

wierd, 3 Alonso fans backing his comments......... strange lol

The guy is a 2 time WDC, is he biased if he is telling the truth?

This isnt football mate.Emmo says it like he sees it and theres nothing wrong with that.Lewis should race clean and there will be no problems,so what is your problem?

This isnt football mate.Emmo says it like he sees it and theres nothing wrong with that.Lewis should race clean and there will be no problems,so what is your problem?

This isnt football mate.Emmo says it like he sees it and theres nothing wrong with that.Lewis should race clean and there will be no problems,so what is your problem?

Absolute tosh, the driver stewards are allowed to have an opinion, or are you saying that they shouldn't ? He also said that Lewis is "an outstanding talent" and "spectacular" he drew attention to the fact that Lewis should respect his fellow competitors, you know, the ones he called "a frickin joke" not so long back, and i imagine his views about Lewis's apparent lack of respect are also shared by many.

Lewis doesn't require a reason to claim bias, he's already great at playing the victim, as Martin Brundle touched on when he said "the trouble with Lewis is its always someone els's fault" If Lewis commits more silly errors and gets penalised today i dont doubt for a second that it will all be Emo's fault, cos its never Lewis's, is it.

Im expecting someone to call Emmo racist.

Why ?

I think either the fine points of the responsibility of a position of steward are lost on certain people or they are letting their bias getting in the way of their common sense. I know which one I'm going for.

Silly man. hes knows nuthin bout stewarding. Hes white!!

Freakking joke.

I think either the fine points of the responsibility of a position of steward are lost on certain people or they are letting their bias getting in the way of their common sense. I know which one I'm going for.

Edited by JustinCider, 12 June 2011 - 15:15.

Just taking the piss mate.Its F1,so its not serious to me.

No, but you would expect a person on the judging table to show a little bit of common sense and do what even mark blundle could do and just say no comment.