Nuts And Bolts -- Sept 13, 2022

• We've just had the Italian Grand Prix, but I am still waiting for Carlos Sainz to be disqualified from the Dutch GP for passing under a yellow flag. Like, how has that not been a penalty? They shut down the end of the Italian race because a car was pulled over to the side of the track, yet in the Netherlands, when Sainz did the worst thing you can do in such a situation--pass another car--it has been completely ignored.
   
• Speaking of shutting down the Italian Grand Prix, why did it take three laps for the saftey car to find the leader and bunch up the field? It is like the FIA and the people who run Formula One have never watch an Indycar race. Oh yeah,...considering the inability of Colton Herta to get a superlicense and a spot on the F1 grid, they clearly have not.
   
• Beyond Sainz's yellow flag violation, for which he was not punished, he did receive a five-second penalty for an unsafe release from his pit. With that, tire issues in the pit stops, and some ridiculous strategy calls, many expected the Ferrari team to arrive in Italy wearing clown suits. Instead, they painted some yellow on the cars, like that would solve all their problems.
   
• The two Ferrari drivers should rightfully be finishing 2nd and 3rd in the championship. They are very much in danger of finishing 3rd and 6th.
   
• Shall we also talk about Mercedes' dumb strategy in the Netherlands? Nah. The funny thing is listening to the team bosses when they CLEARLY have made a mistake. Instead of admitting it, they give every reason why it was potentially the right thing. They insult every fan who knows otherwise.
   
• Speaking of excuses, while Sky's David Croft is generally a good announcer, he needs to stop apologizing for the teams' dumb mistakes. Call it as it is, Crofty!
   
• Max Verstappen is on a five-race win streak. There is no reason to think he will not match and break Sebastian Vettel's record of 9, especially the way Ferrari and Mercedes are handing him victories.
   
• Hello, hello! Has anyone seen Sergio Perez lately? Over Max's five-race win streak, Perez has just one podium.
   
• Haas aren't REALLY considering bringing back Nico Hulkenberg are they? As much as I liked Nico, and thought he was a better driver than he ever showed, there has to be a time you give up on a guy, right? Is twelve years enough time?