Article B5.14.2
Suspension of Suspending a TTCS
Sporting Regulations
Article B5.14.2
Suspension of Suspending a TTCS
Chapter: B5
In Simple Terms
If the Race Director decides conditions are unsafe or there's a serious incident, they can suspend either a sprint race or main race. When this happens, all teams get a message, and red flags are waved at every marshal post and the finish line to tell drivers to stop racing immediately.
- The Race Director has the authority to suspend a sprint or main race when necessary
- All competitors receive an official 'SPRINT SUSPENDED' or 'RACE SUSPENDED' message
- Red flags are displayed at all marshal posts and the finish line as a visual signal
- The suspension signals drivers to cease racing and return safely
Official FIA Text
If the Race Director deems it is necessary to suspend a TTCS, the message "SPRINT SUSPENDED" or "RACE SUSPENDED", as applicable, will be sent to all Competitors, red flags will be shown at all marshal posts and at the Line.
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