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FIA responds to F1 Safety Car criticism
The Formula 1 Safety Car The FIA has made a public statement reinforcing the primary objective of the Formula 1 Safety Car. It comes in response to criticisms of the slow pace set by the Safety Car at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, after which 2021 world champion Max Verstappen described it as “like a turtle”. The FIA has now come out swinging, reiterating that car performance is secondary to ensuring safety during any such period. “In light of recent comments regarding the pace of the FIA Formula 1 Safety Car, the FIA would like to reiterate that the primary function of the FIA Formula 1 Safety Car is, of course, not outright speed, but the safety of the drivers, marshals and...
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