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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has called upon the FIA to employ full-time race stewards for the 2025 Formula 1 season after “too many inconsistencies” in 2024.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed concerns about the inconsistent officiating in Formula 1 races, citing incidents involving drivers Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in the 2024 season. Brown highlighted the penalties given to Norris at the United States Grand Prix and to Verstappen in Mexico as examples of the lack of consistency. He called for full-time race stewards to ensure a fairer and more uniform application of penalties across different races. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has mentioned budget constraints as a reason for not being able to hire full-time stewards. Brown also emphasized the need for more subjective and common-sense approach when applying penalties in F1 races, to prevent the sport from becoming overly regulated.
