so does F1 not have a "qualify within 6% of the pole or you don't race" rule ??
if so, isn't he obliged to do at least one lap and prove it (the obvious, yes) ?
Vettel not qualifying ?
so does F1 not have a "qualify within 6% of the pole or you don't race" rule ??
if so, isn't he obliged to do at least one lap and prove it (the obvious, yes) ?
1) It's a 107% rule, subject to stewards' discretion.
2) Practice times would likely be sufficient to show that he's within the qualifying time range.
Marshall Mauney
Milwaukee Region
No Caterham or Marussia and Vettel might not run in qualifying?
I would be a bit disappointed if I had shelled out $299 or more for 3 day passes + travel to get to COTA.
"I love the smell of race fuel in the morning. It smells like victory!"
Barry Wilcock
Pit Crew: Tumenas Motorsports/Houndspeed, Fat Boy Racing
My guess is that the surface really likes new tires. It should be fun to watch him from the back if he doesn't quality.
Strategery ? It is Texas.....Originally Posted by JByers
Actually you're not hearing the whole story here.
Vettel had to have the KERS unit replaced which put him in to a "pit lane start" mode. So, regardless of where he's qualified, he's at the back.
Considering the absence of Marussia and Caterham you really don't think the Stewards are going to keep Vettel out too do you??
CREW for Jeff 89 Reynard or Flag & Comm.
Final practice and qual runs start in about 65 minutes. (10:00 PST) NBCSN is putting it on BIG NBC in case you're looking for it.
CREW for Jeff 89 Reynard or Flag & Comm.
Vettel put in a run in Q1 - 17th of 18. Will start from pit lane for his account his power unit change.
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