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Driver penalty situation in F1 ‘crazy' – Ecclestone

Nov.6 Bernie Ecclestone says the way Formula 1 drivers are being penalised for on-track incidents at present is 'crazy'. Pundits have been highly critical of some of Max Verstappen's racing lately, but drivers up and down the pitlane are loudly calling on the FIA to clarify the 'guidelines' about what is and is not acceptable. 'It's getting crazy,' said Ecclestone, the former F1 chief executive who quietly attended the Brazilian GP last weekend, as he lives on a nearby coffee plantation. 'You could sum up the current rules in one sentence – ‘don't fight or you'll get into trouble'. We saw it in Mexico with the two 10-second penalties given to Max,' the 94-year-old added. 'If...
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