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Originally Posted by snowball
It definitely wasn't a red flag situation and I feel the biggest problem with the decision was that it should've been done on lap 56 (the track was clear enough) and everyone would've been unlapped but would've led to the same result.
Sainz wouldn't attack 2nd, Red Bull won the tire gamble, and Mercedes lost the tire gamble. I foresee some kind of NASCAR style rule in the future where they'll extend the racing laps to ensure a green flag finish.
Some will say this victory is tainted because it was a half ass decision but on the list of champions, it will still say Verstappen. Rosberg didn't have the cleanest drive in 2016, he's still champion. Lewis's last lap "pass" on Glock controversy, he's still champion.
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They can't extend the race due to fuel capacity, but I agree, rules have to be changed, say
1. If there's safety car within the last -6 to -2 laps of the race, it should be red flagged or something to stop the counter so all drivers can have a few lap of clean race battle after the restart.
2. if within -2 laps, then result should stay as is since the race will end with lapping the safety car anyway...
Something like this...