Weird. I've just run a 100% distance in Germany on a 1-stop strategy.
I spent most of the race chasing Villeneuve for the lead. After my
only stop, I continued with the usual remaining+2 lap fuel load, but
to my surprise and dismay, by lap 42 (of 45) I was almost out of gas!
I had to make a quick stop for 4 more gallons and dropped to fourth
feeling pretty upset. I got past Alesi for third on lap 44 and then
the weirdness began: Villeneuve dropped out of the race. 'Hmmm', I
thought, 'well, now I'll get second'. But, then Hill droped out. Then
Alesi. Etc., etc. Before the end of lap 45, the entire field had
pulled off: out of fuel! I have not seen this mentioned before. Has
anyone encountered this absurdity?
Simon.