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Race director Niels Wittich has issued new guidance in his event notes regarding drivers’ use of the pit-lane. It comes after recent ‘impeding’ incidents in qualifying with drivers backing up to create space.
As of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Formula 1 drivers are prohibited from stopping in the fast-lane of the pit-lane. This new rule was introduced to avoid high-closing speeds during qualifying. Previously, drivers were able to stop in the fast-lane to create gaps of free air for their flying lap. However, the race director, Niels Wittich, has now expressly forbidden this practice. According to Article 33.4 of the Formula 1 Sporting Regulations, drivers are not allowed to go unnecessarily slow, which includes stopping in the fast-lane. Instead, drivers are instructed to create a gap between the pit exit lights and the SC2 line during the Sprint Shootout and Qualifying, while driving as far to the left as possible to allow other drivers to pass on the right side of the pit exit road.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
