On lap 26, Wolff sent a frustrated radio message to race control when the Austrian claimed that Haas newcomer Mazepin ignored the blue flags and then held up Lewis Hamilton.
“Michael, blue flags,” said Wolff. “Michael, this guy is making us lose our position.”
While the teams have the opportunity to contact the race management directly during the races, Masi said he hears “very seldom” from Wolff.
Masi explained that F1 and the FIA have been working on handing over communication between the teams and race management for some time. The new feature was introduced in Barcelona.
“It actually came about through a discussion at an F1 commission meeting last year,” said Masi.
“So that you [viewers] was able to hear the communication between the FIA and the teams during the broadcast, which is a regular part of our operational activities. It started yesterday for the first time [being available to broadcast]. ”
On the subject of matching items
At the weekend the teams were informed that their messages to the race management could be broadcast live by F1.
“So the F1 group did some background testing through their broadcasts and saw what that looks like,” added Masi.
“And all the teams were advised and this weekend is the first time that it will be broadcast live.”
On the subject of matching items
Although Hamilton seemed to be held back behind Mazepin, he eventually triumphed in Barcelona.
Supported by a bold Mercedes strategy call, the seven-time world champion was able to overcome a 23-second deficit in just 18 laps before overtaking Verstappen with six laps to go.
It was Hamilton’s third win in the first four races of the season and extends his lead at the top of the championship to 14 points over the Red Bull driver.
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