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Why stop the race for a crash?
A red flag, like the one seen after Bottas's crash, is deployed when conditions are too dangerous to continue racing, such as a major accident blocking the track or requiring extensive clear-up. This differs from a safety car, which is used for less severe incidents to neutralise the race while marshals work.
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