Quote Originally Posted by Zico View Post
Max didn't have the opportunity to give the place back because of the crash.

What you are saying would mean that giving the place back (as they normally allow) is against the rules? They have that exact same option in normal circumstances with no red flag.

How it panned out is just an unprecedented situation and just seems weird until you consider the above.
The point about giving the place back is to avoid a penalty. Otherwise a penalty applies.