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Formula 1’s racing guidelines will be adjusted for 2025 after controversial incidents this season including clashes between title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris
The Formula 1 racing guidelines will undergo adjustments for the 2025 season following controversial incidents involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. A new document setting baseline parameters for wheel-to-wheel racing was created in 2024, serving as a main reference for F1 and intended for inclusion in the FIA’s International Sporting Code next year. Criticism arose over the wording of the 2024 rules as it allowed Verstappen to escape punishment at the US Grand Prix for going off-track against Norris, contrary to the intentions set after the 2021 season. Concerns have been raised by drivers regarding the impact of extensive run-off areas on wheel-to-wheel racing dynamics. Discussions on adapting the guidelines for the future have taken place, with the FIA open to potential changes before the current season ends, aiming to address underlying issues while maintaining fairness and transparency in the sport.
