Max Verstappen has provoked an F1 rule change (Image: Getty)
While one title has been wrapped up heading into the following ‘s work in Las Vegas, the Constructors’ Championship fight is well and truly alive.
and are separated by just 24 points and with the final sprint race of the campaign to come on Saturday, the Qatar GP could prove decisive in determining the 2024 champions.
There has been no shortage of off-track drama too. The FIA parted ways with two key figures earlier this week, adding more pressure onto the shoulders of Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
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Verstappen issues FIA demand over gravel traps
has told the FIA that if they ‘want less problems’ then they must add gravel traps to the outside of key overtaking corners.
These measures were taken to ease track limit violations at the Ring with great success, and many drivers want them implemented at more tracks on the calendar.
“If you want less problems, you have to [add the gravel traps],” Verstappen said. “Of course, some tracks, they’re a bit more difficult than others – but how much do you want F1 to drive on your track? It’s as simple as that.”
Russell reveals FIA rule change in Qatar
has revealed that the FIA is changing the racing regulations to stop drivers from keeping their foot on the gas while being overtaken around the outside.
“I don’t think it’s rocket science,” Russell explained after a meeting in Qatar on Thursday“I think we all feel the same way. If you’re overtaking on the inside, you make the corner and you’re not running off, it’s your corner.
“You want to see hard racing. You want to see drivers battling wheel to wheel. It looks awesome when people are going through the gravel and sparks are being flown up. I think the stewards recognise that. If you’re on the outside being overtaken, it’s on you to yield.
“Right now there is a line in the regulations that says the inside driver needs to leave room to the guy on the outside from the apex to the exit. That’s going to be getting binned off, and I hope it’s going to be from this weekend onwards.”
Good afternoon!
Good afternoon and welcome to Express Sport’s rolling news blog ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.
The on-track action gets underway soon with a critical FP1 session ahead of this evening’s sprint shootout, so be sure to stay tuned.