F1 drivers discussing ‘information laps’ idea to help at rain-delayed races

After the washouts that led to both the Singapore and Japanese Grands Prix being delayed because of downpours, F1 drivers are convinced that a better solution can be found to help get track action resumed as soon as it is safe enough.

They believe that just using F1’s safety car to judge water levels on track is far from ideal, as its performance and the amount of spray it throws up is not comparable to grand prix machinery.

This can lead to both unnecessary delays…