So I was wondering. With the new number regs coming into play, do the start numbers still decide the grid order if 2 cars don't leave the pits in quali?
Reading this: http://www.formula1....s/8686/fia.html
it looks like it is the same (§36.2). So would someone who picks a low number have an advantage?
It was agreed that FIA's Charlie Whiting would be tasked with implementing the idea in to the regulations, and ensuring that there are no instances where having a lower number is advantageous.
For example, drivers are currently handed grid positions in numerical order if they fail to set a time or attempt a lap in qualifying.
But article doesn't elaborate how to achieve this.