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Fernando Alonso Criticizes Overregulation in F1: Calls for Reevaluation of Racing Rules and Penalties
Fernando Alonso criticizes the excessive regulations in F1, saying they diminish the excitement of racing.
Fernando Alonso thinks that Formula 1 has too many rules, which are making drivers more cautious and less willing to take risks when trying to pass other cars.
Alonso received a 10-second penalty for colliding with Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu during the third turn.
The issue of penalties in racing has become a major talking point following the fierce battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix.
During a media session at Silverstone, with Crash.net present in the paddock, Alonso elaborated on the necessity for everyone to seek an improved "solution" regarding the existing regulations.
"Yes, I believe that our goal now is to stop reckless drivers from getting penalties every few weekends and endangering others. In the past, for instance, Grosjean's crash involving Lewis and me at Spa led to a race ban in Monza that year," he explained.
"Nowadays, it seems we have more regulations than ever. We are not allowed to pass other cars in the pit lane, we can't drive quickly in the pit lane, we can't go slowly on the track; essentially, there are restrictions on almost everything."
"This situation seems to be excessively regulated, causing frustration among drivers and teams at times. However, we all need to work together to find a solution; we can't just leave it to the FIA to handle on their own."
"We must come up with an improved alternative to the existing regulation. This is a task that requires collaboration from all of us."
Alonso raised concerns about how penalty points are being used and the effect they might have on drivers attempting to overtake during races.
“When penalty points were first implemented, the goal was to prevent reckless drivers from continuously racking up penalties without facing a race suspension or similar consequences. It was meant to deter hazardous maneuvers and ensure safety on the track," he clarified. "However, it seems that we are now conflating simple racing errors with dangerous driving. For instance, I made a mistake at Turn 3 and collided with Guanyu Zhou, for which I rightly received a 10-second penalty. Similarly, Nico made a racing error and accepted the consequences, whether that means yielding the position or incurring a penalty of five or ten seconds."
"Mistakes in racing are inevitable and have occurred in the past. What perplexes me is the perceived danger of these maneuvers, as I see no actual risk. By focusing on this, we're discouraging drivers from attempting overtakes."
"If you make a mistake while racing, you'll receive penalty points. So, it’s often wiser to stay behind other cars. The current system encourages only DRS overtakes because any attempt to pass might result in penalty points for either driver, which I believe is unfair."
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