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The Red Bull Team Principal believes F1 needs to look at the cause of why drivers are slowing during out-laps in qualifying, rather than introduce rule measures which seemingly end up getting broken by drivers.
Christian Horner, the Red Bull Team Principal, believes that Formula 1 needs to move away from temporary solutions to prevent drivers from obstructing each other during qualifying. He criticized a new rule implemented at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, stating that it was “absolutely terrible.” Horner argued that instead of complicating the rules, the focus should be on understanding the root causes of the drivers’ behavior. He questioned whether factors such as tyre pressure or temperature were influencing the need for out laps. Horner also acknowledged the complexity of managing Pirelli tyres in F1 and how teams constantly seek advantages within the rulebook. He emphasized the importance of tire preparation for lap performance.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
