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Carlos Sainz and George Russell led calls among the Formula 1 driving fraternity for the FIA to punish drivers purposefully triggering Red Flags during this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. There’s a precedent for unsporting action around the streets of Monaco, with the most famous example coming in qualifying for the 2006 edition of the famous […]
Drivers have engaged in unsporting behavior at Monaco before, such as Michael Schumacher’s deliberate stop at Rascasse during the 2006 qualifying, resulting in a penalty. Current drivers want the FIA to delete laps of those causing stoppages at Monaco, aiming to maintain fair play. Instances of drivers purposely generating red flags have been spotted by the drivers, raising concerns about the need for stricter penalties. The issue of penalizing drivers for causing stoppages was discussed in a recent press conference and drivers suggest deleting the best lap as a deterrent. In Monaco’s tight layout, uninterrupted sessions are crucial for fair pole position battles, emphasizing the need for the FIA to monitor and penalize such conduct effectively.
