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The ex-Formula 1 driver turned Sky Sports pundit feels the FIA stewards should be able to “turn a blind eye” when circumstances are out of the driver and teams control.
Martin Brundle, a former Formula 1 driver and current commentator, has proposed a rule change in response to Carlos Sainz’s grid penalty in Las Vegas practice. Sainz ran over a loose water valve cover, causing significant damage to his car. Ferrari argued that the parts needed to be changed due to a fault with the track, but the stewards ruled that there was no provision in the regulations to allow this without a penalty. Brundle believes there should be a solution that allows stewards to exercise discretion in such cases, where drivers are not at fault. He suggests adding wording to the regulations that can be applied in exceptional circumstances without fear of legal repercussions or teams exploiting it for their advantage.
