Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
It was a very strange decision to not complete the procedure in the regulations. If they were going to allow lapped cars to overtake, then they are obliged to allow all cars to overtake before starting the race. That did not happen.

It seems someone forced the situation
They did what they needed to do to finish the race. Because that is what F1 is supposed to be about "racing", not finishing behind a safety car.

Mercedes gambled by not pitting Hamilton at the different opportunities they had. Mercedes's luck ended when Latifi crashed.