The FIA has issued technical guidelines for the pit stop procedures in Formula 1. They issued a note stating that teams must reduce pit stop procedures in order to slow the teams down and strengthen pit lane security. Ferrari technical director Laurent Mekies has mentioned that the guidelines came out of the blue.
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Formula 1 F1 – French Grand Prix – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France – June 17, 2021, General view of the Ferrari F1 racing cars before the French Grand Prix REUTERS / Eric Gaillard
Many teams like Mercedes and McLaren have welcomed the decision, but the current constructors’ championship leader Red Bull has criticized the FIA’s decision. The Austrian team believe they put the guidelines in place to keep them from making the fastest pit stops.
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It’s sure to come out of the blue, I’d agree with you: Mekies
According to motorsport.com, Mekies mentioned that new technical guidelines will not cause problems for show jumpers. However, he noted that the timing of the directive is surprising.
“It’s sure to come out of the blue, I’d agree with you,” said Mekies.
Formula 1 F1 – French Grand Prix – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France – June 18, 2021, Ferraris Charles Leclerc during practice REUTERS / Yves Herman
“I think without discussing the circumstances, I think that it is probably better if we have the chance to all sit together and work these things out with the FIA and the team instead of being a bit surprised.” in the middle of the season with a TD, ”said Mekies.
Mekies concluded by saying, “Ultimately we understand why this is, but it would probably be nice to sit down and see what it is first.”
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Horner believes guidelines will put a brake on Red Bull
Christian Horner and Red Bull are one of the few teams that defy the new guidelines. Red Bull was really quick in the pit lanes and holds the record for the fastest pit stops in F1 history.
Their pit stops influenced the cars and the results in the races. Horner said: “Of course, when you can’t be beaten, the most logical thing to do is for your competitors to try to slow you down and that’s obviously going to happen here.”
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