P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell has claimed that F1 “may as well have lawyers” should the stewards continue to apply the driving guidelines too literally.
George Russell and Oscar Piastri have highlighted the need for Formula 1 stewards to apply more common sense rather than strictly adhere to the driving guidelines.
Drivers have expressed concern that literal interpretations of the rules do not always account for the complexity of racing incidents as they unfold at high speed.
Both Piastri and Russell found the recent meeting prior to the Qatar Grand Prix to be productive in addressing these concerns.
They agreed that there are inevitably gaps in the guidelines due to the intricacies of racing situations.
Russell emphasized the importance of using accumulated racing knowledge and common sense in making decisions, rather than relying solely on rigid rule enforcement.
Ultimately, the goal is to strike a balance between guidelines and practical racing considerations to ensure fair and consistent stewardship in the sport.
