Formula 1 governing body the FIA has launched an enquiry as to why Race Control and therefore the stewards were not made aware of Felipe Massa’s incorrect positioning on the Belgian Grand Prix starting grid.
As the formation lap came to an end at Spa on Sunday, a collection of spectators and television commentators noticed the mistake by the sixth-placed Ferrari driver, whose car was positioned further forward that was permitted.
Under usual circumstances, both electronic sensors and nearby marshals should indicate the inaccuracy – which breaks sporting regulations – although the Paris-based federation is now questioning why the stewards, which included 1992 World Champion Nigel Mansell, were not informed during the race.
The amateur footage below clearly shows the incorrect grid positioning of Massa’s Ferrari, which went on to finish the race fourth:
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