McLaren CEO Zak Brown has addressed the current complaints from some drivers and fans of there being a lack of consistency in the stewards decisions.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has defended Formula 1 stewards amidst recent criticism of their decisions and penalties awarded in races. The Chinese Grand Prix saw varying penalties for similar incidents, sparking debate among fans and team officials. In the Sprint race, Fernando Alonso was penalized for a collision with Carlos Sainz, while Lance Stroll received a penalty in the main race for a separate incident. Aston Martin’s Mike Krack questioned the consistency of stewards, prompting Brown to acknowledge the challenges faced by officials in making split-second decisions. Brown highlighted the necessity for improvement and recognition of stewards’ role in maintaining fair competition, emphasizing the complexity of their task in differentiating between subjective and objective calls in the heat of the moment. As discussions on stewards’ decisions continue, McLaren’s perspective sheds light on the intricate balance between enforcing driving standards and ensuring the integrity of competitive racing.
