Comments on: Statement by Nelson Piquet Jnr on his Singapore crash leaked online

By: Andy G

Andy G — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:18:59 +0000

Indeed Alonso has participated in these types of underhanded tactics to gain advantage before or have we forgotten the Mclaren Hamilton incident? It would not surprise me that he did in fact have working knowledge of the plans set forth by Flavio & Symonds for NPJ crash…

By: Giant21

Giant21 — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:43:20 +0000

Curious, that the biggest threads are in off-track reports and scandals. It’s easy (and true) to blame F1 for not giving us anything better to talk about, But I wonder if it is not human nature to find scandals more appealing (“If it bleeds it leads”)…

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:34:48 +0000

Its called Chicago politics. Deny the evidence and destroy the accuser.

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:33:09 +0000

pot calling the kettle black. I have never seen piquet in a speedo or thong.

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:31:40 +0000

spot on that comment also.

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:30:45 +0000

ding..ding..ding..we have a winner

By: Pink Peril

Pink Peril — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:35:16 +0000

It just doesn’t add up. Why did Piquet make a statement *before* he was fired? And given he was the only one who allegedly crashed on purpose, why give him immunity? This still has the stink of a witchhunt from S&Max about it, as well as the waft of sour grapes.

As for Symonds statement, I too would be cautious about saying anything before the 21st. People have a way of twisting things you say – especially lawyers. Best plan is to keep your mouth shut until the hearing.

By: Kimster

Kimster — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:44:29 +0000

Check the radioconversation during the race and check the telemetry from his car.
If its true what he says (asking several times the exact lapnumber and letting go before corner) then his statement is true and Renault + Alonso + Briatore + Symonds should be punished.

By: William Wilgus

William Wilgus — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:18:36 +0000

The best defense is an offense. Of course Renault, Briatore, etc., would threaten to sue . . . and perhaps actually do it. They have nothing to lose by doing so and a lot to gain. However, if it is determined that what Piquet claims is true, they’ll have to quickly back off away from the lawsuits.

By: William Wilgus

William Wilgus — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:03:43 +0000

Great find. Thanks for sharing it.