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FIA introduce ANOTHER new F1 rule after 2025 controversy
After a contentious incident at the 2025 F1 race, the FIA responded by making changes to the rules following demands for clarification on red flag procedures.
During the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix last year, a ruling caused a delay in qualifying after Ollie Bearman’s lap was invalidated due to red flag deployment following a crash.
Haas team disputed the decision, prompting discussions with the FIA to seek a more detailed explanation to ensure fairness in Q1 progression.
FIA defended its initial decision, presenting data indicating Bearman had not completed the lap in time before the red flag.
To address such issues in 2026, the FIA introduced a new clause in the International Sporting Code to invalidate any lap completed after a red flag is shown, across all sessions.
Bearman criticized the FIA for his deleted qualifying lap, emphasizing the perceived unfairness and lack of proper notification regarding the red flag at the Emilia-Romagna GP.
