Race Shortened by Number of Safety Car Laps

In Simple Terms

If a race or sprint starts behind the safety car instead of a normal formation lap, the total number of laps will be reduced. The race distance is shortened by the number of safety car laps that were used minus one lap.

• Applies when formation lap(s) begin behind the safety car
• Race or sprint distance is automatically shortened to compensate
• Reduction equals the number of safety car laps minus one
• Ensures the event doesn't run excessively long due to safety procedures