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Sergio Perez does not agree with George Russell’s suggestion to introduce full-time FIA stewards to F1 to prevent inconsistent and poor penalty decisions.
Sergio Perez dismisses the idea of introducing permanent stewards in F1 amidst criticism of inconsistent decision-making. Concerns have been rising over penalties, with Turn 12 at the US Grand Prix highlighting the ongoing issue. Drivers have faced penalties for overtaking off track, leading to calls for stewards to exercise discretion rather than strict enforcement. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen’s clash in Austin drew attention, impacting the drivers’ championship and prompting McLaren to challenge Norris’ penalty. George Russell received a similar penalty, prompting Mercedes to propose permanent stewards for better consistency. Perez, however, doubts the feasibility of this solution, pointing out potential disagreements among stewards. Ultimately, Perez believes it’s best to avoid getting into trouble with race regulations.
