Criticism of the account FIA race commissioner Emanuele Pirro after the end of the race in Sochi, could have for Günther Steiner severe consequences. Because to the team boss Haas, which is in the eyes of FIA dignitaries returnee, according to colleagues from Motorsport-Total.com threatened severe punishment.
Steiner is after the race when they are commissioners Magnussen imposed a mark-up penalty five seconds, because he did not return to the track properly, went to the commissioners to talk to them about the sentence imposed. There they apparently had s Pyrrhus loud and tumultuous discussion. Just before that, though Steiner in a circle after the end of the race Magnussen said on the radio that because of a stupid and idiotic commissioner lost eighth place, Dane however, in his first post-race interview, he described the decision as "Bullshit". Steiner He refused to apologize to the Commissioners for his statements to the Italian Commissioner did not meet with approval, which is why the said duo no longer speaks. FIA but he wants it now Steiner obviously disciplinary action. Because this in a diplomatic way in Sochi could not be, could now be pronounced or used severe punishment. They are in the discussion three variants, which could be notified to the Commissioners at the next race in Suzuki.
Three variants of punishment threatening Steiner
The first variant: The so-called ban on entering the paddock (Paddock-Ban). If this sentence is imposed, he will have to Steiner at least one racing weekend to watch from the stands. Similar to football, where the hot-blooded coach is sent to the stands. Second variant: A fine of 250.000 euros. That would be for verbal offense a really severe punishment. Completely excluded however, such a punishment, so well-informed sources, certainly does not exist. Third variant: Subtraction of points. But not the racers but team in the design championship. That, too, would hurt the American team. Haas is then located at penultimate place with 28 points scored. Alfa Romeo, which has 35, is at your fingertips. To be eighth or ninth, and for receipts from a common pot Formula 1 means around three million dollars.
Michael Massi, director of the race FIA recalls: "Last but not least, we are all here to do our job. Let it be about officials, teams, everything. And because of this, there must be a certain level of respect between us. If something inappropriate is said, there are those responsible for legal topics outside the racetrack who can take a closer look at it.“According to the allegations Motorsport-Total.comis Steiner so far he has not spoken on the subject. In doing so, I could do this with an open apology. Because FIA reluctance to see that hers officials mud in public.
