[F1.com] The time between PΓ©rez first DNF and his return to the race is officially counted as a 41-minute pit stop
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Long ago, they used to have spare cars for just such an occasion! My question is: if a safety car happened during his one lap, would we be required to watch checo unlap himself for 26 laps before going green?
RB said that part of the reason they held him back and had a discussion with the FIA about it, was to avoid that happening and impacting Max.