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Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed the extreme lengths he went to in order to make two drivers race fairly.
Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer talked about the extreme lengths he took to ensure fair racing between drivers.
Szafnauer joined Force India in 2009, helped them succeed and secure an engine deal with Mercedes.
After financial trouble, Force India was bought by Racing Point UK, where Szafnauer became team principal.
Szafnauer recounted the rivalry between Ocon and Perez, making threats to stop their clashes.
He warned the drivers of consequences and used tactics like grid penalties to prevent further incidents.
In the end, Szafnauer’s mental threats proved effective in maintaining peace within the team.
