In a document sent to Formula 3 drivers ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to remind them of what they can and cannot do, the highest governing body issued the document that was also sent to F1 teams and drivers earlier this year. .
The “Driving Standards Guidelines” were released ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in response to a request from drivers to better explain what factors stewards take into account when judging incidents.
The FIA noted: “For the avoidance of doubt, these are simply guidelines to assist stewards in their decision-making and are not binding.
“All decisions by the stewards will be made in accordance with the FIA International Sporting Code, together with all relevant rules applicable to Formula 1.”
The document outlines what drivers can and cannot do when it comes to overtaking a rival.
What F1 drivers can do when overtaking on the inside of the corner
In order for a car being overtaken to be required to leave enough room for an overtaking car, the overtaking car must have a significant portion of the car next to the one being overtaken; the overtaking maneuver must be carried out in a safe and controlled manner, and in addition the car must remain clearly within the limits of the track.
And what is a ‘significant part’ of the car when overtaking on the inside in F1? In an overtaking on the inside of a corner, among the various factors that the stewards will take into account when making their decisions, they will analyze whether the front wheels of the overtaking car are next to the other car at the apex of the corner at the latest.
What F1 drivers can do when overtaking on the outside of the corner (outside)
In order for a car being overtaken to be required to leave enough room for an overtaking car, the overtaking car must have a significant portion to the side of the car being overtaken; the overtaking maneuver must be carried out in a safe and controlled manner, and in addition the car must remain clearly within the limits of the track.
And what is a ‘significant part’ of the car when overtaking on the outside in F1? In an overtaking on the outside of a corner, among the various factors that the stewards will look at when making their decision, they will have to see if the overtaking car is ahead of the other car from the apex of the corner. The overtaking car must be able to make the corner while staying within track limits.
In reference to overtaking in F1 at chicanes and sections of S-curves
The above guidelines would apply similarly for each curve.
As we have already reported, these guidelines also confirm that the FIA is enforcing strict enforcement of track limits, harassing another driver on a lap and that it is a driver’s responsibility to “clearly give back” any advantage gained by going off track. track.
