P1racenews AI automatic summary:
New red flag jeopardy "doesn’t change" F2 qualifying mindset
F2 and F3 have introduced a new rule that any driver causing a red flag in qualifying will lose their fastest time in the session, a measure already in place in other series like IndyCar but not in F1 until the recent World Motor Sport Council update. The rule could lead to significant changes in results, as exemplified by Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc in past scenarios. Some drivers, like Jak Crawford and Zane Maloney, feel the rule won’t alter their approach significantly, as crashing in qualifying is rare but could impact outcomes. While many welcome the new rule, some, like ART team principal Sebastien Philippe, question why F1 hasn’t adopted it yet, suggesting it may be tested in lower categories first before potential implementation. Campos team principal Adrian Campos expressed that live tests will determine the rule’s efficacy before potential adoption by F1, emphasizing the importance of fairness in competition.
