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Originally Posted by gert
I *think* the time only gets withdrawn if they get an actual run. I think the announcers said that regarding Rahal. Even though he was in the line for lane 1, if there was a crash and a lengthy yellow or red period, his time would stand if he didn't get a run.
He was only at risk if he did get out in time and was having a slow run.
If we apply that logic to Alonso and all others I think their current times still stand, so Alonso 31st etc ...
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Pretty sure the time is withdrawn if the car takes the green flag, possibly if the car leaves the pit lane. They don't want qualified cars in Line 1 that intend to go out and do 3 laps and wave off, just to prevent someone else from getting a run in. Rahal could have pulled out of line and kept his time but once he started the run he was no longer qualified. Risky but it really paid off, moving him up about 10 starting positions.