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Garry Connelly, Chairman of the FIA Formula 1 Race Stewards praised the “constructive” dialogue held with the 20 F1 drivers in a meeting regarding racing guidelines.
After flashpoint incidents at the United States and Mexico City Grands Prix, the 20 F1 drivers met with race stewards before the Qatar GP. Mercedes‘ George Russell, a Director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, urged for a common-sense approach to penalizing drivers in combat. Russell emphasized the need for consistency in applying the guidelines, suggesting only minor adjustments instead of major changes. The meeting was described as highly productive, with drivers providing constructive input and fostering a collaborative relationship with stewards. The focus remains on improving the Driving Standards Guidelines to benefit drivers and ensure fairness on the track. Discussions highlighted the importance of maintaining an open-door policy between drivers and stewards to address decisions and seek improvements in racing standards.
