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F1 drivers discussing 'information laps' idea to help at rain-delayed races
GPDA chairman Alex Wurz believes that these 'information laps' would be a hugely valuable tool in giving the FIA better information on track conditions, and making it clearer to the viewing public about whether or not it is too dangerous to resume action.
"The race director should have the option for what I call information laps," Wurz told Motorsport.com in an exclusive interview.
"So he could say, if the teams agreed to this procedure, that in 10-minutes' time we will send the cars around – like it's a going to the grid lap.
"On this lap, the drivers would all see what the conditions were like. We could have 20 opinions of the 20 drivers who put their lives at risk. And then it's a much more informed decision for the FIA from the drivers."
Wurz reckons that these extra laps would be hugely beneficial to trackside officials too, as it would help them know if visibility was good enough for them to operate safely.