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The World Champion is far from impressed with a new rule implemented by race director Niels Wittich ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix – one which three drivers fell foul of during qualifying.
Max Verstappen strongly criticized the new pit-lane rule implemented in qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, calling it “absolutely terrible.” The rule was introduced earlier in the season to prevent drivers from impeding others by going unnecessarily slow on out-laps. However, drivers found a way to exploit the system by backing up the pit-lane exit. To address this, a new rule was introduced, prohibiting drivers from stopping in the pit-lane and allowing others to pass on the right if they moved to the extreme left of the pit-exit. Verstappen believes that the rule is dangerous and creates more trouble, with drivers even going onto the grass to pass cars during qualifying. He finds it ineffective and questions its purpose.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
