FIA Publishes Key Guidelines on Penalties and Driving Standards for F1
Summary
The FIA has released new guidelines for F1 stewards on penalties and driving standards, aiming for greater transparency and consistency. Developed with driver input, these documents provide a framework for decisions, though subjective judgment remains key in some situations.
The FIA has released new guidelines to ensure consistency in penalty decisions and driving standards during Formula 1 races.
Penalty and Penalty Point Guidelines
- Purpose: To provide stewards with a consistent framework for applying time penalties and penalty points across various on-track incidents.
- Scope: Covers a wide range of scenarios, with penalties varying in severity based on whether the incident occurs during free practice, qualifying, or the race.
- Transparency: The FIA has made these recommendations public to enhance understanding of how penalties are applied.
Driving Standards Guidelines
- Purpose: To outline expected driving standards and provide guidance on subjective judgments.
- Note: The FIA emphasizes that these are not official regulations, as many incidents require subjective interpretation.
Development and Consultation
- These documents were developed at the request of F1 drivers and in consultation with the FIA Drivers’ Commission, drivers, and teams.
- Ongoing consultation and refinements are planned for the coming months.
Driver Reaction
- George Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, commented: "Greater transparency within the governance of our sport is an important issue and this is a useful step in that direction. Hopefully, it will be beneficial for the sport to give the media and fans a clearer understanding of the rules of engagement when we're racing on track, and to help them understand how the stewards reach their decisions."
Links to the full documents are provided on the FIA website.
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