In an effort to simplify what is expected of drivers in the advent of double-waved yellow flag incident during Formula 1 qualifying, the FIA have decided to red flag the session when such a situation occurs in future.
The change comes in the aftermath of the contentious qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, when Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg set his pole position winning lap time after passing double waved yellow flags at the scene where Fernando Alonso spun his McLaren in the dying minutes of the session.
Afterwards Rosberg was investigated by the FIA appointed stewards but not penalised when it was accepted by them that he had lifted-off and reduced his speed sufficiently.
However, since then drivers and team managers have questioned the decision and sought clarification as according to many the incident sent out the wrong message, not only to Formula 1 drivers but also competitors in the lower formulae including karting.
Read the full story at GRAND PRIX 247
No comments:
Post a Comment