(GMM) F1 teams will not be penalised for changing a badly flat spotted tyre during a grand prix.
That's the latest advice of the governing FIA, after teams sought clarification following Kimi Raikkonen's last lap exit at the Nurburgring.
Previously, only a puncture seemed reason enough to pit for a new tyre and avoid penalties under 2005's 'single tyre per event' rules.
But a FIA spokesman said that a flat spotted tyre can be changed 'provided this is not done during a pitstop for ... refuelling.'
Raikkonen crashed whilst leading after long term flat spot vibrations broke his suspension.
Written: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 02:28:52
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