2023-06-29 14:31:00
Before the start of the Austrian weekend, the FIA temporarily changed the rules for Saturday qualification for the sprint in order to avoid a repetition of the controversial situation that arose in Baku.
Previously, the regulations obligated riders to use exclusively new sets of tires – Hard in the first part of the qualification, Medium in the second and Soft in the third. In Baku, it turned out that McLaren driver Lando Norris simply did not have a new set of Soft tires – and he could not take part in the final session.
Before the Austrian Grand Prix, FIA Race Director Niels Wittich clarified the rules, allowing drivers to use both new and already rolled-in Soft tires in the qualifying final.
At the same time, only one set of tires can be used in each session, which means that riders will not be able to put on a rolled set of Soft on the first attempt, and on the second ride on a new one.
The rule change has been agreed by the FIA, Formula 1 and nine of the 10 teams. The votes of eight teams are enough to pass the amendments.
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