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Williams’ Alex Albon accused Haas’ Kevin Magnussen of “crossing the line” with “dangerous” defensive driving tactics during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. Magnussen, who is two penalty points away from a race ban, was again deployed by Haas to hold back rivals in a bid to aid team-mate Nico Hulkenberg after the Dane started […]
Despite being just two penalty points away from a race ban, Magnussen was once again used by Haas to impede rivals and help team-mate Hulkenberg, resulting in Albon criticizing his “dangerous” driving tactics. Gasly also voiced his concerns about Magnussen’s actions, mentioning erratic behavior in specific corners. Albon acknowledged the pressure on midfield teams to secure vital points, leading to questionable defensive strategies being employed. The Anglo-Thai driver highlighted the lack of consistent enforcement in such situations and emphasized the need for clearer regulations. While Formula 1 considered altering the points system to allow more drivers to score, the idea was ultimately rejected in a recent F1 Commission meeting.
