Gaining an advantage
Drivers must race ‘within the lines’ or, as it is commonly referred to, ‘Track Limits’. The car can cross the track limits as long as part of one wheel stays on the line.
On a fast-sweeping corner
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If two drivers are fighting for position, with one of them leaving the track during the move and rejoining in the lead, it is deemed that he has gained an unfair advantage. He must immediately ‘give the position back’ by letting the other driver
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The battles must be won ‘on the track’.
