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Max Verstappen criticized the F1 race control's decision to delay the Belgian GP start due to rain, feeling it penalized teams prepared for wet conditions and was unnecessary given the track's readiness, while other drivers supported the cautious approach for safety reasons.
IndyCar's race control team, led by race director Kyle Novak, aims to enforce strict guidelines to prevent aggressive behavior during the $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club. Despite the sizable payouts, Novak expects drivers to prioritize safety and play within the established framework. The bisected race format with limited time for incident review poses a challenge, but Novak is confident in managing the officiating windows effectively, especially without pit stops.
The 62nd Rolex 24 at Daytona ended prematurely due to an officiating error by IMSA, which led to the checkered flag being displayed early. The leading car, No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsports 963, received the flag with 1 minute and 35.277 seconds still remaining, effectively ending the race one lap short of the planned 24 hours. While there was a possibility of a different outcome if the race had run the full 24 hours, it is unlikely that anything would have changed in the final 30 minutes.
Scott Dixon expresses frustration with IndyCar race control's decision to hold the yellow flag until all cars have cycled around with a pitstop, believing it negatively impacted the outcome of the race. Despite his frustration, Dixon finishes second in the overall standings, while Alex Palou secures the IndyCar Series title for Chip Ganassi Racing with a race to spare.
MotoGP riders express frustration with race directors for not stopping practice and qualifying sessions at the British Grand Prix despite standing water and crash debris on the track. Nine riders crashed during the sessions, with some stating that the conditions were borderline dangerous. Riders criticized the lack of red flags and expressed concerns about aquaplaning and poor visibility. One rider visited the control tower and criticized the "show must go on" attitude. MotoGP race director Mike Webb defended the decision, stating that it was made in consultation with experts and based on various criteria.
The Austrian Grand Prix was marred by track limits violations, resulting in a slew of post-race penalties that shuffled the grid. The issue of track limits, particularly at Turn 10, was a major talking point. Suggestions for physical deterrents like walls, gravel traps, and sausage curbs were discussed, but safety concerns and practicality make it challenging to find a perfect solution. The FIA plans to renew efforts to get gravel placed on the outside of certain corners, and there may be discussions to redefine the edge of the track. The FIA will also review race control's handling of the breaches and explore more efficient methods of enforcement. The high number of penalties was unusual, but the FIA was criticized for the delay in handing them out. The incident highlights the need for action to prevent similar situations in the future and maintain the appeal of F1 to new fans.
IndyCar drivers are calling for more policing from race control after frustrations with delayed calls for a red flag during the Indianapolis 500. Many drivers believe there is a lawlessness on the racetrack that goes beyond the intensity of the Indy 500, and they'll continue until race control decides to get more firm with how they police on-track action. The lack of policing and willingness to let the drivers have their way on-track has ultimately led to the continued exaggeration of the closing move known as 'The Dragon', which sees the leader in the final couple laps of the 500 weave back-and-forth left and right down the straightaways to try and break the draft to the second-place car.
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams parked his car on the track and walked across the infield to his team’s pit stall after being disqualified from the race due to debris caution. Williams' move is likely to draw an official reprimand and penalty from NASCAR as it violated the rules regarding the way drivers are supposed to exit their cars while on the track.