42. Stopping A Practice Session

42.1.

Should it become necessary to stop any practice session because the circuit is blocked by an accident or because weather or other conditions make it dangerous to continue, the Race Director or, in his absence, his Deputy or the Clerk of the Course shall order a red flag and the abort lights to be shown at the Line. Simultaneously, red flags must be shown at all the marshal posts. If red lights are available, these must be switched on as well.

When the red flag is deployed, all cars shall immediately reduce speed to 80 km/h. The cars shall proceed back to the pits (or any other place indicated by the Race Director) with extreme caution and no overtaking.

After a red flag has been deployed, cars may only leave their working area in accordance with Article 34.15.

All cars abandoned on the track will be moved to a safe place. Stopping in the fast lane is not permitted.

42.2.

The fastest lap time set so far in the session by the car determined to have been responsible for causing an incident or situation which resulted in a red flag will normally be deleted by the Race Director. However, if the Competitor believes they have clear evidence to suggest this is unjustified, due to exceptional circumstances, they may submit any evidence for consideration by the Stewards in accordance with Article 16.7 above, in which case the decision by the Stewards will not be subject to appeal.