The Lesser of Two Evils
Despite the booing and jeering from the American fans who were left to witness a six-car Grand Prix on Sunday, there was a positive side to the Indianapolis debacle: Formula One rules were enforced. Richard Barnes analyses the sport's latest scandal and explains why the situation could have been worse
"Formula One is a sporting contest. It must operate to clear rules. These cannot be negotiated each time a competitor brings the wrong equipment to a race."
These three short and simple sentences constituted the opening paragraph of the FIA's official statement regarding Sunday's bizarre United States Grand Prix. And they are the most concise and relevant cornerstone on which to base judgement of the lamentable circumstances that marred the Indianapolis weekend.
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