Legality of Lewis Hamilton's Bahrain GP start under scrutiny

Questions have arisen regarding the legality of Lewis Hamilton's start at the Bahrain Grand Prix after race control decided to reset the grid order following a chaotic formation lap. Hamilton, who had fallen to the back of the field due to issues during the formation lap, benefitted from this decision, sparking debate over the adherence to the regulations outlined in Article B5.15.1.

Former Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins pointed out that the rule clearly states that cars entering the pit lane during a suspended start procedure should start in the order they entered. Despite the chaotic circumstances, Collins noted that the rulebook allows little room for interpretation, suggesting that those who performed better during the formation lap may feel disadvantaged by the grid reset.