The FIA met Formula 1 drivers in Bahrain on Friday evening in order to further define the championship’s let them race approach to policing incidents.
The meeting, which was originally intended to be a standalone event but in the end was an add-on to the regular drivers’ briefing, was held at the suggestion of FIA president Jean Todt. All the drivers were given a chance to take the microphone and air their views.
The FIA stewards chairman Garry Connelly said it had been a positive meeting between F1 drivers in Bahrain.
“What we wanted to try and do was work towards some consensus on what ‘let them race’ means. We went round the room and every driver expressed an opinion.” Connelly said.
“One issue that was discussed was moving under braking. They all believe that that can be potentially dangerous.”
The aim of the discussion will not lead to any immediate changes, but the FIA will now study the results and communicate any findings to the F1 drivers at a future meeting.
“We told them we weren’t going to change anything overnight, we were there to get input. There are probably three or four major points that we’ll take out of it.” Connelly said.
“I guess you can sum it up by saying they want to be allowed to race, but they want it to be safe and fair.” he added.
A series of incidents took place during the weekend of the race involving F1 personnel being attacked outside Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit two years ago.
2019 Bahrain Grand Prix. (Source:www.okezonesports.com)
The FIA confirmed it had asked F1’s commercial rights holder to collate a report concerning the incident to present to the WMSC.
“In the continued spirit of positive collaboration with Formula 1, the Council will then discuss the ways in which a more consistent and effective security procedure can be applied at all events of the FIA Formula One World Championship.” FIA news statement said.
“The findings will also be shared with other FIA championship organisers to maximise the positive impact this can have across all motor sport.” FIA added.
