Thoughts on the F1 Chinese Grand Prix

Once again, I offer up a collection of my thoughts from the latest F1 race. Originally posted on Twitter either during or shortly after the race depending upon whether I was able to watch it live or not:

• Hamilton really racing hard, but it could be all for naught depending upon the stewards' decision on the pit lane episode with Vettel.

• I just don't understand why a decision can't be made during the race on the Hamilton/Vettel pit episode, it is on video

• Wisdom of Schumacher's #F1 return? He was just passed by Petrov. Schumacher could very well be tarnishing his career.

• Petrov doing well late in the race in the rain. He's passed both Schumacher and Webber

• Button wins over Hamilton. Good finishes by Rosberg in P3 and Kubica in P5. What will become of the Stewards' investigation?

• What might have been for Alonso if he hadn't jumped the start?

• Once again, the rain has made for an interesting #F1 race. Would like to have had more timely Stewards' decisions though.

Well, essentially the Stewards investigation into Hamilton and Vettel in the pits came to naught. That is truly a shame as racing side by side in the pit lane as they did, with Hamilton in the area where crewman could be working, was dangerous. The whole episode makes a mockery of pit lane safety. Seems to be a NASCAR-like decision to me.

Mac McCormick III