One thing outstanding occurred through the F1 75 occasion. Whereas followers had been vastly excited for every livery unveiling, the FIA was on the receiving finish of harsh booing from the group. Whereas the governing physique was being complimented on their work in motorsport, loud boos broke out from the viewers.
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Laura Winter, F1 TV presenter, praised the FIA for the work it has finished over the previous 75 years. The governing physique has been concerned in Method 1 for the reason that inception of the sequence, and so it was pure that the regulatory organism presided by Mohammed Ben Sulayem was celebrated through the occasion.
FIA booed by F1 75’s viewers
When the FIA’s title got here up, loud boos instantly broke out from the viewers, a transparent demonstration of the displeasure followers are at the moment experiencing towards the governing physique. The booing could also be stemming from the brand new code of conduct and penalties the FIA introduced as a response to what the governing physique views as misbehaviour from opponents in its sanctioned championships.
One of many issues it seeks to control is the usage of ‘inappropriate language’ in its racing courses. In Method 1, as an illustration, fines could be issued to opponents who don’t abide by the lately launched laws with as much as a €120,000 worth. Drivers may also face race bans and even factors deductions within the championship ought to they be present in breach of the FIA’s conduct tips.
Followers on X already reacted with outrage to the rules, with many suggesting that Max Verstappen would even give up Method 1 altogether due to the brand new guidelines. That there isn’t any love misplaced between the followers of Method One towards the FIA was greater than clear throughout Tuesday evening’s occasion.
This text was written in collaboration with Cas van de Kleut.
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