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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said that the FIA is revising its rules on fines regarding F1 teams’ protests to avoid a repeat of Red Bull’s recent “unnecessary” contesting of results.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has stated that the FIA is updating its fines rules to prevent unnecessary protests like Red Bull’s recent challenges against George Russell.
Red Bull contested Russell’s driving behavior in races in Miami and Canada, with Wolff criticizing the team’s actions as “petty” and “embarrassing.”
Wolff emphasized the importance of legitimate protests in Formula 1 but criticized protests based on minor infractions that waste time and disrupt the racing schedule.
He advocated for fines that would serve as a deterrent for frivolous protests, suggesting that FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is looking into implementing such measures.
Wolff and other team principals believe that fines should be sufficient to discourage unnecessary challenges and maintain the integrity of the sport.
