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The video of Jules Bianchi's Marussia's car colliding with the tractor recovery vehicle retrieving the broken-down Sauber of Adrian Sutil at Suzuka Sunday triggered several questions.
When the tractor went out to recover the damaged Sauber, double flags were waved at the marshalling post.
A double-waved yellow flag is defined as warning a driver to 'slow and be prepared to stop'.
In a statement on Sunday evening, the FIA confirmed: ‘On lap 42, Adrian Sutil lost control of his car, spun and hit the tire barrier on the outside of Turn 7. The marshals displayed double-waved yellow flags before the corner to warn drivers of the incident.'
Moments later, a green flag is being waved by a marshal from Hut Twelve that is above, but slightly beyond, the crash scene.
It was explained that the flag is, in effect, a boundary point around the circuit, and only comes into force once it has been passed.
[TD="class: caption"]This shows the left-hand Corner 7, with M (marshals) and L (lights pannel). (Image: FIA)[/TD]
Investigation
FIA President Jean Todt has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and is reported to have asked Formula 1 Race Director Charlie Whiting to compile a report ahead of this weekend's Russian Grand Prix.
Incidentally, Jean Todt's son, Nicolas, is Jules Bianchi's manager.
The 25-year-old Bianchi in a critical but stable condition in Mie University Hospital after suffering what the FIA have described as a 'severe' head injury in the crash.
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When the tractor went out to recover the damaged Sauber, double flags were waved at the marshalling post.
A double-waved yellow flag is defined as warning a driver to 'slow and be prepared to stop'.
In a statement on Sunday evening, the FIA confirmed: ‘On lap 42, Adrian Sutil lost control of his car, spun and hit the tire barrier on the outside of Turn 7. The marshals displayed double-waved yellow flags before the corner to warn drivers of the incident.'
Moments later, a green flag is being waved by a marshal from Hut Twelve that is above, but slightly beyond, the crash scene.
It was explained that the flag is, in effect, a boundary point around the circuit, and only comes into force once it has been passed.
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[TD="class: caption"]This shows the left-hand Corner 7, with M (marshals) and L (lights pannel). (Image: FIA)[/TD]
Investigation
FIA President Jean Todt has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and is reported to have asked Formula 1 Race Director Charlie Whiting to compile a report ahead of this weekend's Russian Grand Prix.
Incidentally, Jean Todt's son, Nicolas, is Jules Bianchi's manager.
The 25-year-old Bianchi in a critical but stable condition in Mie University Hospital after suffering what the FIA have described as a 'severe' head injury in the crash.
More...