P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The FIA’s move to quadruple the maximum fine that F1 stewards can dish out to €1million is yet another ill-handled communication misstep, and not the first recently
The recent decision by the FIA to increase the maximum fine for Formula 1 stewards to €1million has been criticized for poor communication and lack of transparency. This follows the controversy surrounding the reopening of an investigation into Lewis Hamilton’s track crossing incident in the Qatar Grand Prix. The sudden announcement of the fine increase during a World Motor Sport Council meeting caught drivers and teams off guard, leading to confusion and objections. The decision to raise the fine ceiling is not necessarily a problem, but the lack of prior explanation and rationale behind it has fueled strong reactions. Better communication and explanation could have mitigated some of the controversy and allowed for a more constructive dialogue.
Source: The Race
