Some of the cars that were asked to overtake had not been previously lapped. That argument only applies if the cars had been previously lapped by the lead cars.
if they were not lapped, then how could hamilton have ended up in front of them?
It's gearbox linked with two specific rallys. Engine could be fitted anyone of 2 "homologated" per season. But using 3rd engine in year it's 5 min time penalty on a rally where it's newly fitted
Isn't it like that, two engine limit is connected to certain chassis or body. If they take new car or chassis then they get to use new engines? I might be totally off but I remember smthng like that.
Which being the serial numbered part, explains why there's only so much repair they can do since Sweden 7 months ago.
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