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F1 reveals new lap time rule under double yellows

As previously teased, drivers will now see their lap time automatically deleted if passing double waved yellows in practice or qualifying. It had long been the case that a driver must lift off if attempting a flying lap while double yellows are being shown, indicating that there is a hazard on track. If the driver does not appear to have lowered their speed sufficiently, then it was up to the stewards to decide if an investigation was necessary. However, following Fernando Alonso's incident at the Turkish Grand Prix, where he set a competitive lap while double yellows were waved yet escaped a penalty, Formula 1 race director Michael Masi confirmed that a potential re-think of the ruling...
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