Almost a week on from the Valencia GP, the fans have calmed down, but they have certainly not forgotten what happened and Lorenzo Cloud has even opened a thread on the forum at www.ferrari.com to gather proposals to send to the President of the FIA. Lorenzo’s aim is clear: to let FIA know… “what we think is wrong with modern day F1, with specific reference to the incidents in Valencia and drivers who break the rules being treated too leniently.” And as usual, the fans have not needed to be asked twice, with for example, Team 503 coming up with a detailed examination of things that need putting right, before concluding with an appreciation of the work done by the FIA. He writes: “however, it has to be said that Jean Todt, with the little work he was able to do concerning the 2010 regulations, has already done a good job with the points system, which previously veered towards a further reduction in the value of winning.


We wish him all the best for his future endeavours.” Franco Sacchi takes a more sceptical view, writing, “but in your opinion, would they make a clarification knowing that the biggest beneficiary would be Fernando Alonso? How can you think that.” The majority of comments however take a positive approach, as does maranellolover: “they should go back to closing the pit lane as was done before, especially now there is no longer the issue of refuelling. Maybe with the exception of changing tyres if it rains, or if the car is damaged. Indeed, if the pit lane was closed throughout the SC period it would be safer.”

Only RedF1 comes out in favour of penalties: "We need certain penalties and immediate decisions. Why does overtaking the SC in GP2 lead to the black flag and in F1 to a drive through penalty". Some have written to Ferrari directly, rather than going through the Forum, as did Alisa, a fan from Moscow, who in a long mail sends a concerned appeal to the Ferrari President. "Dear Luca! You are a president of the most famous and biggest sportcar company in the world. Ferrari has a very long autosport tradition, 60 years in Formula 1. But there comes a time when maybe it's better to stop being in Formula 1….." writes Alisa who also complains about the fact that testing is restricted and engine development frozen. "The engines are frozen, detuned and equalized. I'm sure Enzo would never allowed that. Engine is the heart of the car, engine is a real brand, not aerodynamics!" Alisa ends with a call to arms: "Ferrari should stand up and fight for the legacy of classic F1, for the legacy fo Enzo! Sorry for being passionate but this is how I feel"

So the fans are passionate and proactive about this sport, as was also seen at yesterday’s FOTA meeting, when fans, not just of Ferrari, discussed the future of Formula 1.

All the discussions, threads and comments can be seen at forum.ferrari.com