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The ball is now in the court of the FIA and whether it feels it needs to act further.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed discussing with the FIA regarding the incident involving Max Verstappen during the Austrian Grand Prix, which raised questions about breaching Driving Standards Guidelines. The debate mainly centers around whether Verstappen moved under braking while defending against Lando Norris, a claim Verstappen denies. The Guidelines specify that there should be no change in direction by the defending car after deceleration begins, except to follow the racing line, but there are variables to consider, like late or optimistic moves, tire conditions, and the circumstances leading to the incident. Stella expressed satisfaction with the data and analysis confirming McLaren’s initial opinions on the matter. While McLaren approached the FIA for clarification rather than Red Bull, Stella emphasized that the issue is not personal but about policy and enforcing existing regulations in F1. The matter has been addressed with the FIA and stewards, and waiting for their response.
