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The FIA has issued revisions to the Formula 1 Sporting Regulations in response to incidents involving Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz at April’s Chinese Grand Prix. The first change comes in response to Alonso’s penalty during the China Sprint, issue for causing a collision with Sainz during the short-race format. Alonso was handed a 10-second […]
The FIA has implemented new regulations following Alonso’s penalty in the China Sprint for causing a collision with Sainz. The rules now allow penalties imposed but unserved due to circumstances like retirement to be converted to grid place penalties for the next race. Aston Martin protested against Sainz’s qualifying incident in China, where he stopped on the track, and now the rules have been revised to allow drivers to continue if they receive physical assistance outside the pit lane. Moreover, adjustments were made to the procedures during red flag situations if the pit entry is blocked, ensuring a clearer understanding of what actions should be taken by the drivers. These changes were approved by the FIA World Motorsport Council.
