I'm pleased to say the opening lap of both rounds was clean of anything needing the attention of my big stick
Moderation for the sole report of race 1 completed:
In an event like this the penalty would almost certainly have been voided in the event of the place being returned at the next safe opportunity even if a complaint was raised (Offline on the next major straight is the preference - don't just stop!).
While the move is fully understandable (I would have considered/taken it too!), when Kimi's slide proved to be less problematic than it first appeared the safest thing to do would be to back out of the move and lessen the risk of contact.
On the plus side, bonus points were awarded by Sheriff John Burnell for a perfect pit manoeuvrer
(Non-UK residents may need to search him in Youtube
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