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Sky Sports F1 commentator Martin Brundle is not happy with the state of F1’s driving guidelines after the Austin clash.
Martin Brundle believes that F1’s driver combat rules are discouraging overtaking around the outside following the Max Verstappen-Lando Norris incident in the United States Grand Prix. Despite overtaking guidelines stating a driver must have a significant portion of their front-axle alongside a rival to be given space, Norris was penalized for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Brundle expressed concern that the current rules allow drivers to exploit loopholes. He criticized the complexity and ambiguity of the guidelines, particularly in defining apexes and acceptable widths during racing overtakes. Brundle also questioned inconsistencies in penalties, such as Verstappen not being penalized for a similar incident earlier in the race involving Valtteri Bottas. Ultimately, he highlighted the need to reassess the rules to promote fair and clear racing guidelines.
