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Alex Albon has questioned F1’s guidelines on overtaking, saying that drivers on the inside of corners during an on-track battle have “far too much power”.
Alex Albon has expressed concern about Formula 1’s guidelines for overtaking, suggesting that inside drivers have too much advantage during battles on the track.
The fairness of overtaking rules came under scrutiny following Carlos Sainz’s 10-second penalty for a collision with Liam Lawson during an on-track incident.
Sainz’s attempt to pass Lawson around the outside of Turn 1 resulted in contact, damaging both cars and affecting their race outcomes.
Albon questioned the fairness of the rulebook, mentioning a similar incident involving Lawson at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Nico Hulkenberg also sympathized with Sainz and criticized the stewards’ decision, calling it a “complete joke.”
The revised rulebook no longer requires inside drivers to provide space for outside drivers, a change that has divided opinions among drivers and fans.
Sainz’s penalty, as well as Albon’s past experience, has sparked a debate on the limitations faced by outside drivers in racing situations, leading to calls for a review of the current regulations ahead of future races.
