The Haas F1 team is seeking further clarification from the FIA following the confusion over the status of Oliver Bearman's lap time during Q1 on Saturday.
Bearman crossed the line at the end the session to complete his lap, but the time was deleted as a red flag was deployed following a crash for Franco Colapinto.
Haas argued the lap should have counted as the red flag appeared on the starting gantry after the Briton crossed the timing line.
It led to a lengthy delay to the start of Q2, with Bearman ultimately knocked out of the session in 19th place.
The FIA released a statement on Saturday evening in which it offered further insight into the situation, detailing Bearman crossed the line 3.3 seconds after the red flag was deployed.
However, Haas is looking to understand the situation further to ensure a similar incident will be avoided in the future.
“After discussions last night with the FIA, we have subsequently asked for further written clarification on the decision making concerning Ollie Bearman’s final Q1 lap in order for us to review more comprehensively.
“We similarly asked what measures the FIA/Race Control can put in place moving forward to ensure that this situation is avoided in the future to the benefit of F1.
“Upon review we will be more informed to comment.”
Bearman was joined in the Q1 drop zone by team-mate Esteban Ocon, who is due to start the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from 18th.
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