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Originally Posted by phoenix
If they did have to write reports for the public, the reasoning would be that Alonso gained an unfair advantage by leaving the track - which the driver was aware of - and he should have given the place back immediately. It's all written down in the sporting Code as are the punishments. The precedent would be an easy one to establish: Hamilton/Raikonen Spa 2008.
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The two incidents are not the same, Hamilton gave the place back and re-passed as Raikonen was caught napping. We never got a proper report on that incident and the stewards decison was just plain wrong. It was that incident as much as any that led to loud calls for drivers to be stewards and I agree with the idea that reports are made public.
In this case Alonso should have given up the place and didn't and although we may think the penalty was too severe, a 5 or 10 second time penaly would have been more appropriate, the rule book may not allow such flexibility.
Drivers as stewards is a step forward but I would prefer to see a more constant selection rather than different drivers at each race.