http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/40431244
And in there, regarding HAM's contribution, snipped for those who would
resist opening a link that might upset their apple-cart:
"Some on social media have reacted to on-board video from Hamilton's
car, claiming telemetry graphics indicated he did brake shortly before
the initial impact, and used it as evidence that Vettel was right to
accuse Hamilton of 'brake-testing' him.
But the video does not show this. Close analysis of the footage shows
Hamilton is slowing as he approaches the apex of the corner, and keeps
the brakes on lightly past the apex. His minimum speed is 51km/h as he
exits the corner. But he has come off the brakes and is coasting before
Vettel hits him.
At this point, Hamilton was preparing for the restart, and managing his
gap to Vettel while bunching up the pack, trying to ensure he had the
most advantageous position. As the leader, that is his prerogative.
The FIA says there was no heavy braking or anything contrary to the rules."
For me, the most telling video is VET's on-board. It shows HAM's
consistent rate of deceleration, and a premature acceleration from VET.
No sudden or braking or lack of acceleration that I would have expected
in those circumstances.
So now the FIA are in the pocket of McLaren instead of Ferrari ? Time
to change tin-hats for steel ones.
Fan-boy, moi ? YES ! A fan-boy of good hard fair racing.
geoff
geoff