ESPN.com · Jun 10, 2018
Winnie Harlow flag gaffe ends Canadian GP two laps early
The Canadian Grand Prix officially finished two laps ahead of schedule after supermodel Winnie Harlow waved the chequered flag prematurely.
Harlow waved the flag on what should have been the penultimate lap of the race, meaning the final result was classified from one lap earlier. The error did not impact the race result, as Sebastian Vettel maintained racing speed for what should have been the final lap, although he did send a radio message back to Ferrari warning them it had been displayed early.
After securing his third win of the season, he explained he was concerned the error could have led to a dangerous situation for fans at the circuit.