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FIA: Wrong to “punish” Red Bull for its F1 dominance
Red Bull has dominated the 2023 Formula 1 season, winning all but one race and securing both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships with five races remaining. However, this dominance has resulted in a decrease in fan interest, as highlighted by a recent report on social media engagement. Some suggest that F1’s governing body should intervene to create a more competitive field for next year, but President of the FIA, Mohammed ben Sulayem, believes punishing success is not the right approach. While the FIA will not interfere, it is looking for ways to improve overtaking in 2025. The introduction of ground effect regulations in 2022 aimed at making it easier for cars to follow each other, but their effectiveness has diminished. The teams’ pursuit of individual performance has made it harder for other cars to follow closely, necessitating adjustments by the FIA. Ben Sulayem sees the teams’ advancements as a positive challenge, pushing the sport to higher levels.
Source: motorsport
