F1 Academy: Doriane Pin loses victory in Saudi Arabia after failing to realise race was over - eviltoast

Doriane Pin penalised for failing to notice F1 Academy race in Saudi Arabia was over; French driver handed 20-second penalty and drops to ninth with Britains Abbi Pulling elevated to winner; Sky Sports F1s Damon Hill criticises decision, saying lights should also indicate end of race

  • Hal-5700X@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    It’s actually pretty common for drivers not to know exactly how many laps are left without being reminded

    Can she look at her steering wheel for race info?

    • Yadaran@feddit.de
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      8 months ago

      It’s not what the wheels display. Not even sure if the F1A cars have a Display. They show more general car information and laptime data.