The FIA has clarified rules for F1 drivers crossing pitlane exit lines, in response to controversy on Max Verstappen's incident at the Monaco GP last year 📏 Full story ⬇️
During an early change of tyres on the damp but drying track, both were observed from on-board footage to have swerved towards the yellow pitlane exit line that drivers are not allowed to cross.
While it was quickly established that Perez had not touched the line, Verstappen was given the all-clear despite having not stayed to one side of it – a breach which previously had earned drivers penalties. The stewards said at the time: “In this case, the car did not"cross" the line – to do so it would have needed to have a full wheel to the left of the yellow line.” The FIA’s interpretation of what 'crossing' the line meant triggered some unease among drivers, as it effectively gave them a green light to now drift one wheel wide quite far across the lines if needed to defend positions. This had potential serious safety implications.
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