[Official] Monaco Grand Prix 2019: Grand Prix Weekend Thread

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

It was not an unsafe release, that refers to the condition of the car. It was a release that could endanger pit lane personnel or another driver.

There is a clear difference between the two circumstances in the regulations, and associated penalties.

Actually the direct rule you quoted does say unsafe release for the event in question. The previous regulation listed refers to unsafe CONDITION, that is usually for mechanical problem, wheel nut etc. If you wish to be pedantic you should read the actual words you typed.

And also, Monaco does have very specific conditions from the FIA regarding the track status and its allowance on the FIA calendar for F1. Most everything about the track requires a variance from the rules including length, run-off areas, pit lane entry time and yes width is covered, and the podium ceremony is spelled out in the rules. To argue making rules for one track is unnecessary when there already are a multitude for the exact track is beyond insane, it's exactly what the FIA has done.