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Does Formula 1 use the red flag too often nowadays?

Analysis To news overview © Haas Data from recent seasons suggests that Formula 1 is turning towards red flag stoppages as a default way of neutralising a race, rather than bunching up the field behind the Safety Car for extended periods. Last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix was the third successive race in which there was a red flag stoppage, with heavy rain preventing the start at the originally scheduled time, and three hours later, when the drivers headed out on track behind the Safety Car to evaluate conditions. The Hungarian Grand Prix was stopped on the first lap as a result of a multi-car collision at the first corner, which eliminated several cars, while the British Grand Prix was...
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