I guess a 100m dollar fine and banishment from last years constructors championship was enough punishment for [tag]McLaren[/tag] and they don’t have to move in to the last and smallest pit garage in pit-lane. This is an indignity I’m sure McLaren didn’t want to endure all season.

The regulations state that by finishing last in the constructors points, you get the last pit box all year. However, [tag]Bernie Ecclestone[/tag] has (what is reported) managed to get them the 5th pit box.

What we hear is that Ecclestone ordered [tag]McLaren into the 5th pit box[/tag], the spot originally reserved for Red Bull. After all penalties given to McLaren, it is believed this is to allow McLaren access to the better facilities.

In discussions about this, Ecclestone originally wanted to give the 3rd pit garage to McLaren, but that one is reserved for Renault and they obviously objected. The first 3 pit boxes have much better facilities for team members and special guests.

Although not a major issue, it could cause a problem or 2. Instead of having a clear path in front of them when leaving pit lane, they could get caught up in traffic. The other is that they might end up having to pass back markers they were stuck behind in pit lane.

So I’ve taken this opportunity to include the latest photo taken in Bahrain of the Ferrari pit garage.

Ferrari Pit Garage

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