In the Driver’s Seat

F1 race director Marques in the hot seat over rain delay in Belgian Grand Prix at Spa

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri drives ahead of teammate Lando Norris during the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri drives ahead of teammate Lando Norris during the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

PHOTO: AFP

Rui Marques is the Formula One race director, with responsibility to ensure that races start with the highest level of safety attainable, or don’t start at all if certain conditions cannot be satisfied.

Just think about that for one moment.

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