Motorsport

Can a deleted F1 lap affect a fastest-lap bet?

Direct answer

Check the official timing classification and the operator’s settlement cutoff. A time shown on the broadcast can later be deleted or reclassified.

What to check

Save the session, the lap time and the publication time of the official classification. Do not use a qualifying lap to settle a race fastest-lap market.

Sources and examples

Specific bet-slip questions

Does a deleted lap count for an F1 fastest-lap prop if it was quickest on the live timing screen?

Use the official valid fastest lap rather than a lap deleted for track limits. If the result changed after grading, check the result cutoff for your ticket.

Does a grid penalty change an F1 qualifying-position prop?

Qualifying classification and starting-grid position can differ after an F1 penalty. Use the result named in the market and the applicable timing cutoff.