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31.9.- If, after returning to the starting grid at the end of the formation lap a problem arises,
the following procedures shall apply :
a) If a car develops a problem that could endanger the start, the driver must
immediately raise his hands above his head and the Marshal responsible for that row
must immediately wave a yellow flag. If the Race Director decides the start should be
delayed the green flag will be waved after the abort lights, a board saying “EXTRA
FORMATION LAP” will be displayed and all cars able to do so must complete a further
formation lap whilst the car which developed the problem is moved into the Pit Lane.
The Team may then attempt to rectify the problem and, if successful, the car may then
start from the end of the Pit Lane. Should there be more than one car involved their
starting order shall be determined by the order in which they reached the end of the Pit
Lane.
Every time this happens, the race will be shortened by one lap (and/or if the race is to
be run for a given duration or a maximum duration, it will be reduced by two minutes).
Any car being responsible of causing an “EXTRA FORMATION LAP” not taking the start
of the race from the pit lane, whatever the reason is, will be penalized with a “drive
through”.
b) If any another type of problem arises and if the Race Director decides the start
should be delayed, the following procedures shall apply:
1) If the race has not been started, the abort lights will be switched on, a board
saying “DELAYED START” will be displayed, all engines will be stopped and the
new formation lap will start 5 minutes later with the race distance reduced by
one lap or two minutes. The next signal will be the three minute signal.
Tyre changing on the grid is not permitted during such a delay.
Every time this happens, the race will be shortened by one lap (and/or if the
race is to be run for a given duration or a maximum duration, it will be reduced
by two minutes).
2) If the race has been started, the Marshals alongside the Grid will wave their
yellow flags to inform the Drivers that a car is stationary on the Grid.27/02/2012 FR 3 5 RegSport 2012 (UK) DEF 25-02.doc Page 39 of 52
3) If, after the start, a car is immobilised on the Starting Grid, it shall be the duty
of the Marshals to push it into the Pit Lane by the fastest route. If the driver is
able to re-start the car whilst it is being pushed he may rejoin the race.
4) If the driver is unable to start the car whilst it is being pushed, his mechanics
may attempt to start it in the Pit Lane. If the car then starts it may rejoin the
race. The driver and his mechanics must follow the instructions of the Track
Marshals at all times during such a procedure.