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Formula 1 teams have discussed the possibility of relaxing a key rule during Sprint race weekends.
Ferrari’s Team Principal, Frederic Vasseur, has expressed his support for a regulation change regarding Sprint race weekends in Formula 1. Vasseur believes that the current restrictions under Parc Ferme, which limit teams’ ability to alter setups between sessions, should be eased. This comes after both Ferrari and Mercedes made the decision not to make any setup changes during the US Grand Prix, leading to a breach of technical rules and the disqualification of their drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Vasseur argues that teams need more time to work on their cars before going into qualifying, especially considering the limited practice time available. Aston Martin’s Performance Director, Tom McCullough, also agrees that there should be some flexibility for teams to adapt to changing conditions. However, he believes that certain restrictions, such as the skids and plank on the car, should remain in place. Both Vasseur and McCullough highlight the importance of evolving the rules to meet the needs and challenges of the sport.
