Force India's Adrian Sutil seeking FIA clarification over blue flag rules
German says not clear how soon drivers have to let cars through
Wednesday 12 June 2013 12:12, UK
Adrian Sutil intends to raise his concerns over what he believes is the 'inconsistent' application of Formula 1 's blue flag rules with the FIA at the next grand prix at Silverstone
Although physical blue flags are waved by trackside marshals to indicate a car about to be lapped needs to move out of the way, Sutil explained that it was the blue LED lights on the in-car display that drivers pay closest attention too, but it was not clear how long they had to react to the signal. "We don't look on the blue flags, we have blue lights in the car and sometimes they are on two laps or so when the guy's behind you and they are not catching you up so quickly," the German added. "They put blue lights on within three seconds I believe and then it's up to you when you let them by. But it's hard and difficult if there's no rule which says you have to move away immediately or you can decide whenever you want to do it. Sooner or later there will be a penalty and somebody will not be happy about that."
