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F1 teams pushing to relax parc ferme rules but must still limit engineer ‘fantasies’
Parc ferme was initially introduced to prevent teams from making significant changes to their cars between sessions. However, with the cost cap and curfews implemented in 2021, there is now room to ease parc ferme regulations. The issue gained attention after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the United States Grand Prix due to excessive wear on their floor planks. The FIA attributed this breach to the sprint race format and the limited practice running allowed before parc ferme. Ferrari sporting director Diego Ioverno believes that parc ferme still plays a role in limiting engineers’ extravagance and protecting teams from themselves. While some modifications to the regulations may be considered, completely eliminating parc ferme is not currently on the table. Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough agrees that flexibility is necessary to adapt to changing conditions but believes that parc ferme should not be abolished.
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