Everyone tries to find a way to circumvent the FIA regulations, mostly by suggesting interesting alternatives. The latest addition to this group was Max Verstappen. McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl implements his suggestions in a more practice-oriented manner.
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The Red Bull driver suggested that the teams should be able to install additional engine parts; especially if the car was involved in an accident through no fault of the driver. Seidl argues that there is no way of telling when such a change might be warranted. “We always came to the conclusion that it is simply difficult to find out what crash damage is and what isn’t.”
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris collides via REUTERS / Peter Kohalmi. with Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Pool
Both Red Bull drivers will start their third chassis change of the season in Spa. Both engines suffered damage from their rival Mercedes. However, engine damage is just bad luck, says the McLaren boss. “I think we are happy with the rules from our point of view. It’s part of the game. “
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McLaren stands as the voice of reason
Ferrari and Red Bull have voiced their disagreements with the new regulations extremely loudly; the papaya team did it. According to Seidl, reparation costs are part of the game. “We had a lot of discussions when the budget limit was introduced, and no one ever talked about the budget limit being allowed to apply without accidents. It’s only part of the challenge we face. “
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Mattia Binotto and Christian Horner argue that the guilty team should pay for the damage or the budget cap should not be considered in such situations. The big teams were hit hard by the new budget restrictions. This is mainly due to the increased competition on the route; Due to duels on the track, the teams are forced to upgrade or repair their engines.
Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 28, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris in action during the REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed race
Verstappen argued, “If someone bumps into you and you get damaged and the rules require you to use an additional motor, then it shouldn’t be. There should be a little more leeway. ”
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While there is nothing that can be changed now, maybe the teams can hope for a change next season. However, when you look at how strict the FIA has been this season, it’s doubtful. Until then, the game is independent of the costs for the teams.
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