Thread: 1 Million Place Grid Penalty
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Old 7 Sep 2017, 10:16 (Ref:3765159)   #55
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Originally Posted by bauble View Post
I rather think that a point for fastest lap would usually be mopped up by Hamilton or Vettel
Only if they pitted late for fresh rubber.

This year's British GP fastest lap came on L48 on fresh rubber, with Verstappen going 2nd fastest despite it being a power circuit.

Alonso was 4th fastest in Spain, as a result of fresh rubber despite having a Honda PU.

And Perez took the fastest lap at Monaco due to a late stop for tyres.

All of these examples are as a result of being forced to stop for tyres, and not a deliberate attempt for fastest lap. If there was a point on offer, then the only time front runners would take it is if they are already far enough ahead to be able to make an extra stop.
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