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#51 Gilles4Ever

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 18:57

The Todt not handshaking Alonso buzz ...a non-story ...

Was puzzled with the video showing Todt not handshaking Alonso so I called FIA F1 Head of Comm Matteo Bonciani. He explained that Todt and Alonso went with the same car and walked together until they took their place. So Todt handshake the other drivers. There is no story ...

"@f1enigma: The Todt not handshaking Alonso buzz ...a non-story ...
 


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#52 wrcva

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 18:58

Lewis initially thought Putin was one of those FIA dudes, he went to the table at the corner to get water.  His back was still turned when Putin was asking how much weight they lose in the race (via the translator chick) and then Lewis came back and said hello to Putin.   



#53 P123

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 19:06

Let's not ascribe to malice what might be explained by him removing his helmet. It's still somewhat dumb, but I'm sure nobody involved really cares.


Somewhat dumb to describe it as somewhat dumb after proposing the most plausible explanation. Unfortunately he did actually turn around and shake the hand of Vladolf a few seconds after that clip finished, so no snub.

#54 Nonesuch

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 19:14

Somewhat dumb to describe it as somewhat dumb after proposing the most plausible explanation.

 

Well, the others did notice. So in that sense I think it is a bit dumb, but just a bit, and certainly nothing to get too dramatic about. :up:
 

... shake the hand of Vladolf ...

 

Oh please.



#55 P123

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 19:23

Well, the others did notice. So in that sense I think it is a bit dumb, but just a bit, and certainly nothing to get too dramatic about. :up:
 
 
Oh please.


Not noticing somebody or something does not make somebody dumb or the act of not noticing it dumb. And you are welcome. Unfortunately it wasn't a principled snub.

#56 Ferrari2183

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 19:31

The world has gone bonkers...

Todt even having to explain himself for this non-issue.

#57 pRy

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 19:33

I guess this is what happens when we get a boring race.



#58 Ross Stonefeld

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 19:35

I'm loving the over-dramatic quotes from Todt that Autosport have, however. 



#59 TheDoctor

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 19:48

It is well known he does not like Alonso. He said he would never drive for Ferrari with him.

 

The bad blood happened when Todt and Alonso had an agreement for Alonso to drive for Ferrari after minardi. Alonso agreed and then went with Flavio to Renault.

Todt (not most people) can forget those things.



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#60 discover23

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 19:49

There is an autosport article anout this. .

 

http://www.autosport...t.php/id/116334

 

:rotfl:



#61 Ross Stonefeld

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 19:52

The bad blood happened when Todt and Alonso had an agreement for Alonso to drive for Ferrari after minardi. Alonso agreed and then went with Flavio to Renault.

Todt (not most people) can forget those things.

 

Is that the Alonso that was with Benetton/Briatore before he went to Minardi? 



#62 Sheepmachine

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 20:22

Well someone's clearly off Fernando's Christmas card list.

#63 LORDBYRON

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Posted 12 October 2014 - 20:30

There is an autosport article anout this. .

 

http://www.autosport...t.php/id/116334

 

:rotfl:

Thread closed then?