Has the FIA Gone Too Far with Renault?
Following Saturday's Hungarian Grand Prix, the FIA has decided to suspend Renault from the European GP.
In my opinion, this is another example of the FIA issuing punishments that are harmful to Formula 1.
The European GP is home GP to Alonso, and the majority of the fans who turn up will want to see their countryman race. To suspend the Renault team from the race is only going to harm the image of F1, especially with the Spanish fans.
As a racing fan, I want to see a full field. I don't want see an empty pit garage where one of the biggest teams should be.
I understand that the death of Henry Surtees and the serious injury to Felipe Massa have caused the FIA to want to take action against the team. Is the punishment the right course of action though?
F1 is a dangerous sport. The speeds that modern F1 cars travel at combined with crash barriers inches from the tracks adds to the danger, but also to the excitement.
I have lost count over the years of how many times wheels have come off or major crashes have occurred.
I have also lost count of how many times the FIA has had a knee-jerk reaction that has had the potential to be detrimental to the sport.
Stopping Alonso from racing is going to hurt the opinion of F1 in Spain. I understand that there needs to be a sanction against the team, but this is not right. I think a far more suitable punishment would be to either dock the team points or to issue a fine.
What the supporters of F1 want to see is a full grid, with the drivers being allowed to concentrate on getting the best out of their cars over the weekend and entertaining the crowds.
Any decision by the FIA which goes against that is pure stupidity.

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