Stewards clarify driving standards guidelines for Turns 1-6

The stewards issued a communication clarifying that on Lap 1 and the first lap after any resumption, cars in Turns 1-3 and 4-6 will be considered both attacking and defending, and leaving the track may be judged as gaining a lasting advantage unless the position is yielded by Turns 4 or 12.

This document is a communication from the stewards to all teams and drivers, clarifying the application of the Driving Standards Guidelines for the event. It specifies that for the first lap and the first lap after any resumption, in Turns 1-3 and Turns 4-6, all cars will be considered both attacking and defending. Any car leaving the track in these areas and maintaining a position may be considered as gaining a lasting advantage unless the position is yielded by Turn 4 (for Turns 1-3) or Turn 12 (for Turns 4-6). No specific regulations are cited in the document.