The controversial collision between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on the first lap of the British Grand Prix has frustrated both Mercedes F1 and Red Bull Racing. Mercedes F1 resented the prospect of Hamilton receiving a penalty for the incident, while Red Bull simmered as the collision ended Verstappen’s race. As a result, both Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff and Red Bull boss rushed to the commissioners to give their views on the incidents. The stewards warned the teams that if they visit the stewards without an invitation, they could be punished.
F1 could punish teams that visit stewards without an invitation
After Toto Wolff and Christian Horner’s visits to the stewards, F1 teams were warned that they could be punished if they visit stewards without an invitation. Race director Michael Masi wrote to the teams that the stewards were only allowed to visit with prior approval or an official summons. Masi warned that any violations could be considered a violation of Formula 1 rules. F1 penalties may apply to teams if they violate Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sports Law. The punishment can range from a reprimand, a fine, point deductions to disqualification.
Why did Toto Wolff and Christian Horner visit stewards?
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff visited the stewards as he was concerned about the content of a discussion between Michael Masi and Christian Horner about the accident, as Red Bull Racing boss Lewis Hamilton was solely responsible for the incident. Wolff asked the race director if he had seen some emails with diagrams that he had sent him. The diagrams highlight the stewards’ overtaking policies to show when a driver has the right to overtake.
Soon after, an unimpressed Horner also went to the stewards after being unhappy that Wolff was trying to influence them with his interference. After visiting the stewards, Horner said, “I don’t think the stewards should be disturbed. I went to the stewards because I heard that Toto was presenting a case up there and you want it to be fair and balanced. “I don’t think it’s right that team leaders can influence the stewards. They should be locked away so they don’t influence It was unacceptable to me that he was up there. “
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