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F1 race director explains chequered flag gaffe
Sauber's Charles Leclerc takes the chequered flag in Canada Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has moved to explain why the chequered flag was shown early at the Canadian Grand Prix. Waved by model Winnie Harlow, the flag was shown to Sebastian Vettel at the end of the 69th lap – one lap too early. It saw the results wound back by two laps, so the official results were taken from the end of Lap 68. While that had no impact on positions inside the top 10, it did cost Daniel Ricciardo fastest lap. Regulations stipulate that, should the chequered flag be shown incorrectly, results are taken at the point when the leader last crossed the control line prior to the flag being shown....
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