Bahrain Qualifying Changes

The FIA is to issue an imminent clarification to the teams imposing a maximum laptime for drivers in qualifying. This will prevent drivers from going too slowly after they have finished their qualifying runs.

It is similar to the rule that is in place for drivers on their reconnaissance laps to the grid - which was prompted by fears of collisions between cars going slowly to conserve fuel and those going fast to evaluate their set-up.

An FIA spokesman confirmed that teams will be notified of the decision to impose a maximum time limit, which is likely to be 120 percent of a normal lap.

The matter is under discussion and our clarification to the teams and drivers will be that cars returning to the pits having completed their flying lap or laps will be required to do so within a time that we will set. This could be approximately 120% of the 'normal' time as we do to prevent drivers going very slowly to the grid to save fuel.

Carol

 

You're welcome Steve. Peter has a good point in his post . .hopefully that will be addressed. Have a great weekend.
Carol