12-05-2017, 11:52 AM
As far as I'm concerned there are no rules about re-lapping, at least in road racing.
If the two involved drivers are somewhat reasonable, it would go like that, in my opinion:
Racer A (the guy in lap 8) would realize that there is a faster car approaching him which is a lap down. He would see that there is no point in putting up a fight and let the other car pass as soon as there is a chance without losing too much time.
Racer B (the guy in lap 7) would realize that even though he’s faster, there is no point in pressuring the other guy who might still be racing for good positions and therefore would keep his distance until the other driver lets him pass.
If the two involved drivers are somewhat reasonable, it would go like that, in my opinion:
Racer A (the guy in lap 8) would realize that there is a faster car approaching him which is a lap down. He would see that there is no point in putting up a fight and let the other car pass as soon as there is a chance without losing too much time.
Racer B (the guy in lap 7) would realize that even though he’s faster, there is no point in pressuring the other guy who might still be racing for good positions and therefore would keep his distance until the other driver lets him pass.
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