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The F1 qualifying rule the FIA has reintroduced at the Japanese GP
F1 drivers were informed prior to qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix that they would be required to maintain a maximum delta time for all their laps to prevent dangerous slow-lap queuing. This rule was not implemented at the Singapore Grand Prix, where there were issues with drivers bunching up towards the end of Q1. Although investigations were conducted for alleged impeding, no penalties were issued, leading Lando Norris to call for stricter measures. In the event notes for the upcoming race at Suzuka, it was stated that drivers exceeding the maximum time from the second Safety Car line to the first Safety Car line on any lap during and after qualifying may be considered to be going unnecessarily slow, unless exceptional circumstances are accepted. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were investigated for potential rule breaches during qualifying at Monza, but both escaped penalties. The FIA clarified that drivers may avoid sanctions if they can provide an acceptable explanation for their actions in exceptional circumstances.
Source: Crash
