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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has said the sporting regulations in F1 are getting “more and more complicated” whilst revealing the extent to which the document has grown during his time in the series.
The Ferrari team principal raised concerns about the convoluted nature of F1’s sporting regulations, noting contradictions within the document. Aston Martin protested Carlos Sainz’s qualifying results at the Chinese Grand Prix, arguing that his spin should have disqualified him from continuing. Stewards rejected the protest, stating that as Sainz could return to the pits on his own, it did not violate the rules. The confusion stemmed from Article 39.6 of the regulations, prompting a call for clearer definitions. The team principal emphasized the escalating complexity of the regulations, citing a significant expansion in size over the years. Despite recent controversies, teams like Aston Martin have sought to exploit loopholes in the rules to their advantage, leading to increased legal involvement in F1.
