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Mercedes star George Russell backs new penalty guidelines as FIA takes action ahead of Austrian GP
Mercedes star and GPDA director George Russell supports the FIA’s decision to publish the stewards’ penalty guidelines for the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, aiming for more transparency in F1. The penalty and driving standards guidelines are not new but have been in use for over a decade to assist stewards in decision-making on track incidents. The release of these guidelines has been praised by Russell and other stakeholders to encourage fair and consistent decision-making in the sport. Alongside penalty guidelines, driving standards have also been shared to clarify racing conduct rules for competitors, fans, and media. The guidelines cover a range of incidents, such as collisions and safety car infringements, aiming to explain the rationale behind steward decisions, including controversial cases like Russell’s incident with Max Verstappen in Spain. President Ben Sulayem emphasized the complexity of stewards’ roles and their dedication to fair decision-making, hoping that publishing these guidelines will provide better insight for fans and media.
