Blue flag collision, who was at fault?

Blue flag collision, who was at fault?

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Order66

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Wednesday 8th June 2022
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There is some debate surrounding this "hit" during a race at Knockhill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo0srBEv0Q4

The silver BMW was being lapped (blue flags waving) by the in-car Radical.

Who was in the wrong here?

Order66

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super7 said:
No one..... it's racing
To be fair, that was the Radical driver's view - he felt perhaps ambitious but left lots of room and ultimately 50/50. I just wanted to get other drivers views.

Order66

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Monday 13th June 2022
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To add my own opinion. Many passes are made on that section of track, every race, so I reject the "its too tight" argument. Its a race and not a track day.
The radical was alongside to the point of being in front when the BMW turned in and hit. Looking at the Radical's position it couldn't have left more room - he had climbed the kerb to ensure there was plenty of space for both cars.

Ignoring the blue flags - this is a pass during a race, if the passing car gets alongside you can't continue to turn in as if he weren't there.