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FIA bans F1 pit exit overtakes after Verstappen incident in Abu Dhabi
During the second practice at the Yas Marina circuit, Max Verstappen’s aggressive overtaking in the narrow tunnel pit exit raised concerns about safety. Although his actions did not violate the regulations, the incident highlighted the potential danger. To avoid similar situations for the rest of the Abu Dhabi weekend, F1 race director Niels Wittich has banned any further shenanigans in the pit exit. In the revised event notes sent to teams, Wittich stated that overtaking in the pit exit road is only allowed if a car slows down due to an obvious problem. The issue of overtaking in the pitlane has recently been a topic of discussion, as the FIA has been trying to address traffic problems during qualifying.
