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Originally Posted by gert
OK, I understand why they do it, but I guess there can be a better solution than "randomly" picking a guy at a "random" moment ? I a dry-wet session this could massively disadvantage the chosen driver.
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I agree with that. Whilst it's accepted that it's random, it isn't a particularly fair way of doing it. I'm not sure there's a solution as every series does it the same way.
This way made worse in this very specific case where you have a driver trying to get another qualifying lap in during a time limited session, and a man standing with a traffic cone who then walks towards the car rather than jumps out of the way to save time. There was no sense of urgency, in a situation that should be completed as quick as possible.
But it wouldn't be F1 without a ridiculous situation.
The "refused to turn off his engine" comment is interesting. He brings him forward and tells him to stop. There's a massive difference between not turning off your engine and refusing to turn off your engine. Someone is getting a little over dramatic there.