News Details

FIA confirms new stance on moving under braking in F1

Formula 1 drivers have been told that any change of direction under braking to defend positions will now likely result in a punishment being handed out. As reported by Motorsport.com earlier today, F1 race director Charlie Whiting had vowed to issue a clampdown on the matter following heated discussion in Friday night's drivers' briefing. The matter had come up following unease by several drivers about the common tactic being used by Max Verstappen – which was highlighted again on the penultimate lap in Japan as he battled Lewis Hamilton. In revised event notes sent to teams ahead of qualifying for the United States Grand Prix, Whiting made it clear that he would view moving under...
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Wolff blames “miscommunication” over Verstappen...

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has blamed a ‘miscommunication’ caused by the...
8y ago from Motorsport.com

Bitesize Gos – Max Confident For Austin

Max Verstappen retains he calmly confident, very excited demeanour In the...
8y ago from F1.co.uk

Verstappen tactics prompt F1 clampdown on moving under...

The FIA is poised to issue a clampdown on drivers moving under braking to...
8y ago from Motorsport.com

Verstappen under fire during F1 drivers briefing

During the Formula 1 drivers' briefing on Friday ahead of the United...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...

Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...

According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...

Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...

During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s victory drought

Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja clinched their and Hyundai’s first...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Arsenal target very keen on summer move, seeking...

Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for the Swedish international...
49m ago from CaughtOffside.com

Hugo Ekitike linked as a new week begins

Good morning. A few Monday bits for you to kick off what I think might be...
10m ago from Arseblog.com

Papers: Gyokeres will refuse to return to Sporting to...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
8h ago from SkySports.com

Decision made: Arsenal star is leaving the club...

Thomas Partey will officially leave Arsenal when his contract expires...
14h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

F1: Marko admits that title is lost

Helmut Marko 'writes off' 2025 title hopes after... Read More »
39m ago from Pitpass.com

F1 News Today: FIA announce Lando Norris disqualification...

The FIA have issued a comprehensive verdict for... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.