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FIA slammed over ‘absolutely unacceptable’ marshal incident at Las Vegas GP
A former FIA race director criticized F1’s governing body for a controversial incident at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, involving a multi-car crash on lap one and marshals collecting debris during a double-waved yellow flag situation instead of implementing a virtual or full safety car.
The incident raised concerns after a similar situation occurred in Mexico with marshals running across the track as cars approached, prompting former race director Niels Wittich to stress the importance of proper safety protocols and quick action in such scenarios.
Wittich highlighted the need for more effective handling of debris on the track to avoid endangering drivers, emphasizing the necessity of immediate safety measures like a full course yellow flag.
However, the FIA’s perspective on the Las Vegas incident differed from the Mexican GP incident involving driver Liam Lawson, as the debris in Vegas was in the run-off area beside marshals’ post, eliminating the need for them to cross the track.
Following the tense incidents, the FIA has launched an investigation into Lawson’s ordeal in Mexico City, concluding that he was not at fault based on telemetry analysis, despite earlier criticism from OMDAI.
