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**iodillalm** · 07-22-2012, 10:57 PM

The rule only applies for short-cutting the track.

I can't think of a single instance of stewards clamping down on use of the outside of a corner to pass someone. So at least they're consistent, as much as I dislike run-off being used in that way.

There aren't too many corners like the Hockenheim hairpin.

I was impressed at how well Vettel hooked up when off the track. Maybe they could put a few buckets of sand out there rather than a clean racing surface.

My thought is that Vettel should've yielded the position to Button. He didn't so he should get a drive through or equivalent unfortunately.

I'm surprised that Vettel didn't get an instruction from his pit but he was a fair way in front wthin a couple of corners. Maybe that might save him.

07-22-2012, 10:57 PM	#26
iodillalm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	The rule only applies for short-cutting the track. I can't think of a single instance of stewards clamping down on use of the outside of a corner to pass someone. So at least they're consistent, as much as I dislike run-off being used in that way. There aren't too many corners like the Hockenheim hairpin. I was impressed at how well Vettel hooked up when off the track. Maybe they could put a few buckets of sand out there rather than a clean racing surface. My thought is that Vettel should've yielded the position to Button. He didn't so he should get a drive through or equivalent unfortunately. I'm surprised that Vettel didn't get an instruction from his pit but he was a fair way in front wthin a couple of corners. Maybe that might save him.
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