I have a question regarding what is considered an official FIA race classification.
To give you some context, in the german grand prix at the race end when the cars pass the finish line there is an order of finishers.
The FIA then issues a provisional race classification which is subject to change. In this instance lets say Hamilton finishes 11th.
Then later the FIA after penalising the Alfa Romeo issues a Final Classification which places Hamilton 9th after both Alfa Romeos are penalized with a 30 second time penalty.
The FIA sporting regulations state the following regarding race classification.
"45.3 The official classification will be published after the race. It will be the only valid result subject to any amendments which may be made under the Code and these Sporting Regulations."
Therefore I have one question.
1) Is the provisional race classification issued before the podium celebration considered an Official FIA Race Classification?
Moderator: can we add a poll to this thread. e.g.
Is the provisional race classification issued before the podium celebration considered an Official FIA Race Classification? Yes / No
Edited by EvilPhil II, 01 August 2019 - 14:28.