Overtake wrote:Anyone knows how is the red flag procedure? In my mind cars couldnt be serviced like they where after the red flag (changing tires for the first three, changing wings for Hamilton), since a red flag stop the "time", not the race, cars are still in race, thats why they stay in track and dont go to pits.
Here you go:
2011 Sporting Regulations.PDF (Skip to pg.27, Article 41)
41.4 Whilst the race is suspended:
- neither the race nor the timekeeping system will stop, however, in accordance with Article 5.3 the length of the race suspension will be added to the maximum two hour period;
- cars may be worked on once they have stopped on the grid or entered the pits but any such work must not impede the resumption of the race;
- only team members and officials will be permitted on the grid.
41.5 Cars may not enter the pit lane when the race is suspended.
With the pitlane shut, you can only work on the cars on the grid, as they are being readied for the restart. Remember, Parc Ferme regulations end as soon as the race begins, so you can do whatever you like to the cars (including, unfortunately, tyres).
And yeah, these rules unfortunately impinged on what could have been a classic finish to the Monaco GP.
