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FIA cracks down on pit exit overtaking after Verstappen antics
In a bid to prevent potential safety hazards, FIA race director Niels Wittich has prohibited overtaking maneuvers at the Yas Marina pit exit in Abu Dhabi. The decision follows Max Verstappen's aggressive overtaking attempts during Friday practice, which raised concerns about the narrow pit exit tunnel's safety. Verstappen's actions, while they did not explicitly violate the regulations, brought to light the potential dangers posed by overtaking in the confined space. To mitigate these risks and ensure a safe race weekend, Wittich has implemented the overtaking ban. Revised event notes sent to teams on Saturday morning by the FIA stating the following: “Overtaking is prohibited in the pit...
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