Major changes in Formula 1 to prevent repeated controversial definitions between Hamilton and Verstafen

Three days after the start of the season, the neutralization rules were amended. From now on, what will happen to cars that fall behind before the race starts again

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The definition of the 2021 Formula 1 season was very controversial due to the decision made by former race director Michael Masi in the final lap of race neutralization, where Max Verstappen, who was second and whose cars were behind, had a chance to fall behind Lewis. Hamilton was the winner until then. The Dutch outperformed the British and won the tournament and the first title in Máxima.

Previously, the rules stated that as long as the safety vehicle was on the track, any vehicle that fell behind could overcome the leader.However, in Abu Dhabi at the end of last year, Masi only allowed vehicles located between the pointer Hamilton and the second Verstafen to pass.

The controversy arose because the lagging driver behind Max was unable to regain his turn. As the safety car entered the pit and the final lap progressed at the speed at which it was thrown, Verstappen took advantage of a soft rubber replacement made of neutralized races and had better rubber and more grip on the track for the fight against Hamilton.

In Abu Dhabi, Lewis Hamilton made a big difference with Max Verstafen, which was eventually favored by neutralization (AP Photo/Hasan Amar)

To prevent the situation from recurring, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) decided to revise the rules after several meetings with the owners of the team, and now specifies that all trailing vehicles must pass by pointer if they are considered safe. Motorsports.

From this moment on, the article in question of 55.13 says: “If the race director thinks it's safe and sends a message to all competitors, the delayed car can now be overtaken via the official radio system. The overtaking pass will go to vehicles and safety vehicles in the main lab.”

The FIA sports regulation change for F1 2022 announced today has had several adjustments in recent weeks, and now we need to finalize the details.

Lewis Hamilton will seek revenge this season (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed)

Among other changes, the driver must stay on the podium with a diver, this is due to the controversy that arose when he took the stage with Hamilton in the T-shirt “Arrest the police who killed Breonna Taylor” at Mugello 2020.Now represented in the standard. “During the podium events and post-race interview procedures, drivers who finish the race in the first, second and third positions are required to dress only in a driving suit that is put on the neck, without opening up to the waist.”

He also said: “During the interview on pen television and at the FIA press conference after the match, all drivers must be dressed in the uniform of each team.”

On the other hand, in the Brazilian GP last year, Verstappen was fined for touching the rear wing of Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes in a closed park. This park has cars left after its activities, and no one can touch it when passing the technical review “Protocol in any way”.

Finally, due to what happened in Belgium 2021, when there was only one race with safety cars on the track due to heavy rain, there was a slight change in the scoring theme. For races that stop between 50 and 75% of the course, the 4th place score was changed from 9 to 10 points, and the 7th place score was changed from 5 to 4 points. The whole task is now 19-14-12-10-8-6-4-3-2-1.

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