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Bugger, he might be right! However, the Sporting Regs that I quote were published February 18. However, the Clarification for qualifying procedure that FIA published, last time, on March 6 doesn't mention it.
Art 129) (the grid) Any driver whose best lap from the second qualifying practice exceeds 107% of the pole position time will not be allowed to take part in the race. Under exceptional circumstances however, which may include setting a suitable lap time in another practice session, the stewards may permit the car to start the race.
Please note the may permit!! If I were FIA and the stewards I would be really beeppedoff and would NOT consider the previous sessions times and certainly this is not "exceptiona; circumstances"!!!
Anyway, if that's the case, Stoddard will look not only as annying, but also an idiot.
But, I am fairily confident that I've read somewhere that 107% rule doesn't apply anymore... :confused: Can't remember where tho.
Last edited by Red; 8 Mar 2003 at 11:11.
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