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Sudden FIA rule clarification surprises F1 team bosses

Article To news overview © Red Bull Content Pool The scene of mechanics climbing the pit wall debris fences in Formula 1 at the end of a race is a tradition that stretches back years. But after the scenes in Jeddah, FIA Race Director Neils Wittich was forced to issue a reminder to teams of Appendix H, Article 2.3.2 of the FIA International Sporting Code. The regulation in question states: "It is forbidden to climb on pit wall debris fence at any time. Any action by a team breaching this ban will be reported to the stewards.” Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was surprised given the amount of times the team has done it in the past. "I was surprised it was an issue to be...
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