My question to that would be was Hamilton running wide for a disadvantage then? 29 times apparently.
Another peculiarity was Perez, he had an issue on the parade lap, so the field did an extra parade lap. This is counted as a race lap (?) and the subsequent total of proper racing laps for the race is reduced by 1. Perez didn't do that extra parade lap and therefore did 1 less lap than everybody else...
Yes but Hamilton is capable of driving that corner within the track boundaries. The fact he didn't means he thought it was advantageous not to. Could have easily avoided any controversy as has been said above by having a clear rule on itThe FIA have all of the telemetry data to determine if the drivers are getting a time advantage. Perhaps it could have reduced tyre wear slightly by running so wide but there is a disadvantage gained by picking up all that dirt on the tyres
Good point re Perez I didn't quite think of that - he did start in the pit lane so the FIA would have timed him in as he would have to wait at the red light.
agree - almost better watching DTS than racingThought I'd add my 2 Penneth to this thread.
I'm currently watching Drive to Survive on Netflix and am half way through the second series.
It actually makes me want to watch F1. And normally I can't stand F1.
I guess Netflix have done their job!
Thought I'd add my tuppence worth. What a great day driving around this track with like-minded chaps and chapesses from the SM club. The whole day was awesome, Maserati tour, Pagani tour and then Imola. Many thanks to Zep and Matt for making it truly one of the best days I've ever had.
Indeed, Lewis was lucky again with the Red Flag allowing him to unlap himself, Norris and the Ferraris were great I thought.