The suggestion I have is would it be feasible that in the event a red flag is called, rather than everyone exiting the race and returning to the lobby, could they instead stop on track where they are once the call has been made to have minimal impact on strategy and the flow of the race?
Then people on alternative strategies aren't disadvantaged either?
This would also avoid the room host having the headache of rearranging grid order for the restart and once it has been deemed time to resume, all cars could proceed to 'grid up' on track and have a rolling restart once they all reach the start/finish line much like how we start our WET endurance races?
A possible penalty could be that the person who experienced the glitch must restart from the rear of the field? This should help mitigate any incentive for people to try and use a red flag call for personal gain, however they must also be prepared to provide video evidence if so requested.
Additionally, this may make people less inclined to call a red flag for minor glitches as the rear of field penalty could be worse than putting up with the inconvenience but still affords the option for someone who experiences a major glitch to remain in the race.
In the case of
@CaptainRisky21's glitch, he could also be allowed to re-pit and re-fuel (but not change tyres) with no penalty and park at the end of pit lane until the field has passed after the restart so the rear of field penalty still effectively applies.
Just my thoughts on the matter.
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