Abandoned Car Withdrawal from Session

In Simple Terms

If a driver abandons their car on the track during a race or qualifying session, they're automatically withdrawn from that session. However, if the car is abandoned during a red flag or technical delay, the driver may rejoin when racing resumes—but only if the car wasn't abandoned due to a breakdown, damage, or to gain a strategic advantage.

• Any car left on circuit by a driver is immediately withdrawn from the session
• Exception: Cars abandoned during red flags (Sprint suspension) or technical delays (TTCS suspension) can rejoin when the session restarts
• The abandonment cannot be due to mechanical failure, damage, or tactical reasons to qualify for the exception
• This rule prevents drivers from gaming the system by parking strategically then retrieving their cars