F1 drivers warned over formation lap pace


Ferrari Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain drives during the first practice session of the Chinese F1 Grand Prix at the Shanghai International circuit, April 18, 2014. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Formula One drivers have been warned about their pace on the pre-race formation lap after some complained of having to drive too slowly and others of being kept waiting at the front.

Championship leader Nico Rosberg, the only driver other than Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton to have started on pole position this season, told reporters at the Spanish Grand Prix that race director Charlie Whiting had discussed the issue.

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