P1racenews AI automatic summary:
According to Red Bull boss Christian Horner, the basic laws of overtaking are being ‘flipped upside down’.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes F1 is in danger of reversing overtaking rules following the controversies involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Horner criticized the severe 10-second time penalties given to Verstappen during the Mexico City Grand Prix clashes with Norris. Horner’s analysis showed Norris was significantly faster when attempting to overtake Verstappen, emphasizing concerns about changing overtaking regulations. Horner emphasized the need to simplify overtaking rules in F1 and revisit karting principles regarding controlling corners. He highlighted the importance of consistency in steward decisions and the necessity to address fundamental issues in racing regulations.
