After the race in Melbourne, Max Verstappen criticized the speed of the safety car, which according to the Red Bull Racing driver was not fast enough. George Russell agreed with Max and said the Mercedes safety car is faster than the Aston Martin.
The FIA did not ignore the criticism and released a statement explaining that the speed of the safety car depends on many factors.
“In light of recent comments on the pace of the safety car, the FIA would like to remind you that the main function of the safety car is not to display high speed, but to ensure the safety of drivers, marshals and officials. guarantees. ‘ the FIA said in a statement. – Safety car procedures consider a variety of tasks depending on the incident in question, including “grouping” the platoon, passing salvage operations or wreckage at a safe speed, adjusting pace depending on recovery operations on other sites parts of the job.
The safety car speed is generally determined by the race directorate and is not limited by the technical capabilities of the car, which is custom built by two leading car manufacturers, is prepared for the changing track conditions and is always driven by an experienced driver and his assistant.
The effect of the speed of the safety car on the performance of the racing cars that follow is secondary, as this effect is the same for all participants, who, as always, are responsible for safe driving depending on the condition of their car and track.”
Source: F1 News
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