Red Bull F1 team representative Christian Horner questioned the FIA’s warning that drivers who acted against sportsmanship at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could be deprived of points.
Lewis Hamilton and rival Max Verstappen (Red Bull Honda) will challenge the final race with a tie of 369.5 points. The two have clashed many times this year, including the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last weekend.
Therefore, although it may be similar to the Senna Pro confrontation where the title was decided by both retirements, F1 race director Michael Masi included a warning in the usual pre-race memo and gave the team and driver the FIA international motorsport competition. He reminded the rules and warned that the act of entering sportsmanship could result in deprivation of points.
Toto Wolff, the head of the Mercedes F1 team, agreed with the move, saying, “I think there have been various controversies in the last few races, and probably this is a matter of recognition. I think different camps have different perceptions.” There is.
“It’s great that Michael and FIA have reminded me of the meaning of the FIA International Motorsports Competition Regulations and I think it’s a good deterrent for everyone. Not only does it keep the race clean, but what? Is on and what is not, and in fact, it will be important not only as a race result for the championship, but also as a driving standard. “
However, Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner said he wasn’t competing in the race with the intention of ending in a crash, and that Mercedes is at a disadvantage in favor of the move.
“It’s one of 22 races. What’s the difference between this race and Silverstone or Hungary? Must be consistent. Stewards, or penalties must be consistent. People more than anything else. It’s when it’s perceived that there is a contradiction that makes me angry, “commented Christian Horner.
“Some of the competition rules highlighted in the notes have always existed and have not been reintroduced this weekend.”
“No one wants to see this championship determined in front of Steward or by gravel traps. We see two drivers who have had frequent wheel-to-wheel battles this year do so this weekend as well. But that’s what Max wants us as a team and as a driver. “
“We need consistency, and Toto and Lewis have the disadvantage of winning the race, so I know why they’re pushing it, but no one is going to race this race with the intention of ending it in a crash. It’s big about that. Speculation is rife, but our focus is on getting the chucker flag on the track and winning it. ”
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