andrew wrote:beelsebob wrote:The rule doesn't specify "fastest" time, it specifies "grid" time – my interpretation of that would be that he is 9th because he did not set a grid time, and thus doesn't need to use any particular tyres:
He did set a grid time (7th), but because he jumped a chicane he has been penalised and demoted.
He wasn't demoted, he had his time deleted.
If the race stewards have any sence then they will make him start on the same tyres, otherwise it is a bit of a toothless penalty.
Hmm? Making it as if he didn't set the lap at all is toothless? O.o
The rule you quote makes no reference to penalties. There must be a rule that covers this enventuality?
Not about tyres as far as I can tell... The only stuff about the grid and penalties/lap deletions is...
36.2 b) If more than one driver fails to set a time during Q1, Q2 or Q3 they will be arranged in the following order:
i) any driver who attempted to set a qualifying time by starting a flying lap;
ii) any driver who failed to start a flying lap;
iii) any driver who failed to leave the pits during the period.
c) Once the grid has been established in accordance with a) and b) above, grid position penalties will be applied to the drivers in question in the order the offences were committed. If more than one driver incurs a penalty under Article 28.4a) or Article 28.6a) preference will be given to the driver whose team first informed the technical delegate that an engine or gearbox change will be carried out.
d) Any driver who incurs a penalty under Article 28.4(a) will take precedence over any driver whose qualifying times have been deleted for any reason.
If more than one driver falls into a single category in b) or d) above they will be arranged on the grid in numerical order.
Given that was stated that Hamilton had his lap deleted, rather than having a penalty, it's very clear that he didn't set any grid lap. I don't think any extra rule is necessary.
