It is the penultimate race weekend of the 2024 season on the Qatar Grand Prix, however there may be nonetheless time to type out guidelines and laws which were a problem all through the season. In the present day, there was response from drivers concerning the assembly between themselves and the FIA to debate points, in addition to the latest departures from the governing physique. In addition to this, Lando Norris despatched a shot in direction of Sergio Perez in the course of the press day, with the Mexican additionally speaking about his contract state of affairs once more.
Drivers and FIA “in settlement” however confused on the latest departures
In the present day, in Qatar, a gathering between drivers and the FIA was held within the hopes of bettering the foundations and laws surrounding overtaking and the penalties that go together with it after questionable calls, most notably at the US Grand Prix.
Grand Prix Drivers’ Affiliation director George Russell spoke concerning the assembly to a number of media sources, together with GPblog, and stated that everybody concerned “are in settlement” after their chat, hoping that overtaking won’t change an excessive amount of, however that the ruling of it could be tweaked.
Nonetheless, one other side that was talked about was the modifications which are being made to the FIA. Earlier than the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the then-race director Niels Wittich left his put up, and simply after the Grand Prix within the ‘Sin Metropolis’, lead steward Tim Mayer was sacked by president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Russell stated there’s nonetheless been no clarification as to why Wittich left his position, and that drivers would “like to get a bit of little bit of readability and understanding of what is going on on and who’s getting fired subsequent.”
Max Verstappen additionally had his say on the matter, saying that “it isn’t best” to see two fast departures from the governing physique of the game. The fired Mayer has additionally spoken out since he misplaced his job, saying that it “does not converse properly of the administration of the federation.”
Whereas the drivers’ title was determined final weekend in Las Vegas, the constructors’ title continues to be up for grabs, with McLaren and Ferrari the 2 groups trying more likely to win the championship. Purple Bull sits in third, with poor performances from Sergio Perez leading to a loss in floor to the opposite two groups.
In Qatar at this time, Lando Norris was requested concerning the battle within the championship, and through that, he stated “Purple Purple Bull most likely would have gained the constructors if that they had two drivers nearly as good as Max, that is for positive.” It could not have been directed straight at Perez, however it was clear what drivers’ additionally take into consideration a number of the Mexican’s performances this season.
On his future at Purple Bull Racing, Perez continues to be assured about his future. There’s nonetheless a lot of hypothesis surrounding his likelihood at retaining the seat within the Austrian staff, with each Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson vying for the chance.
Nonetheless, whereas chatting with the media at this time, Perez stated that there was “a purpose why [Red Bull] prolonged my contract.” There was no extra remark made my the Mexican on the matter, saying that he has not carried out it all through his complete F1 profession. But when there was any indication on how he was feeling about his 2025 possibilities, he gave them at this time.
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