Vaexa wrote: ↑10 Nov 2021, 14:07
PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑09 Nov 2021, 19:54
Vaexa wrote: ↑08 Nov 2021, 14:57
Bottas and/or Hamilton would've likely been penalised for any attempts to push Verstappen towards or even off track, given Masi published a document (document #55, Race Director's Note) explicitly reminding drivers that any attempts to hinder drivers by pushing them off the track or through any other "unusual change of direction" would be reported to the stewards.
I know that's probably unpalatable for the Mercedes fans who think a 2019 Ferrari style boxing in would've somehow kept Verstappen from winning this, but one or both Mercedes drivers being penalised likely would've just made the job a lot easier for Red Bull.
This rule doesn't seem to apply for lap one.
Document #55 explicitly states this also applies to the start of the race. I'd do one of the fancy text links but it's been far too long since I messed with forum hyperlinking, so here's the plain link.
https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files ... uction.pdf
Thank you @ Vaexa! I knew I red it somewhere, but I couldn't find it.
Sunday before the race:
Drivers and Competitors are reminded of the provisions of the Appendix L Chapter IV Circuit Article
2b to the FIA International Sporting Code.
In particular the following provisions which also apply at the start of the race:
“However, manoeuvres liable to hinder other drivers, such as deliberate crowding of a car beyond
the edge of the track or any other abnormal change of direction,
are strictly prohibited.
Any driver who appears guilty of any of the above offences will be reported to the Stewards."