Rules can be clear, but their interpretation and enforcement will always involve subjectivity, leading to scrutinized officiating.
Quality of officiating in Formula 1 often takes center stage, fueling debates on its fairness.
The suspension of Derek Warwick from stewarding duties ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix was linked by some to delays in confirming race results, but causation remains unclear.
Enrique Bernoldi participated in stewarding via video link, and despite delays and issues, the process worked adequately.
The delays were chiefly due to post-race incidents such as the McLaren crash and infringements during full-course yellow flags, posing separate challenges.
The unpaid volunteer nature of stewarding raises questions on fairness and potential conflicts of interest, sparking discussions on the need for full-time, paid stewards.
Implementing paid stewarding positions may improve transparency and alleviate concerns, yet controversies and criticism may persist despite reforms.
