Here's Why A Marshal Was Running Around On Track At The Singapore GP Re-Start

The FIA has explained that its re-start procedures weren't followed at the Singapore GP, which is why a marshal was still on track while cars were heading toward him at racing speeds

The 2016 Singapore Grand Prix wasn’t exactly a thriller, but there were two incidents which stood out: Nico Hulkenburg’s heavy start-line crash, and a marshal running for his life after the resulting safety car session ended.

Fortunately, the marshal in question escaped without injury. But what the hell was he doing there? According to Autosport, although the FIA-mandated trio of ‘track clear’ calls had been made, the marshal was sent out by a track official anyway.

An FIA spokesman told the publication that its procedures weren’t “properly executed”. They added: “We take this very seriously…Everything will be done to ensure this does not happen again.”

Nico Rosberg won the race from pole position ahead of Daneil Ricciardo and Lewis Hamilton. The win has put Rosberg back in the lead of the championship.

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Anonymous

Race U guys to the finish!

09/19/2016 - 11:09 |
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Hevar

Racing line no matter what.

09/19/2016 - 11:10 |
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The S2K Guy

2+ points for expert dodging skills

09/19/2016 - 11:11 |
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Ethan Mcewan

That’s the problem with quiet F1 cars

09/19/2016 - 11:20 |
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Muaz Yusof

run, marshal. run!

09/19/2016 - 11:32 |
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Anonymous

F1: the best excuse to run around and pretend you’re faster.

09/19/2016 - 13:15 |
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Anonymous

Real reason: saw a wild rare pokemon inside the track, risk it or leave it

09/19/2016 - 13:31 |
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Anonymous

Oi Dave! Bet you a fiver you can’t run out to the middle of the track and back without getting hit by the……holy crap he’s actually doing it

09/19/2016 - 14:26 |
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Richard 4
09/19/2016 - 16:49 |
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Anonymous

Reptiles always causing problems in Singapore

09/19/2016 - 23:48 |
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Monty4248

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

And this is why Daytona and F1 don’t happen

09/20/2016 - 04:10 |
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