A new broom sweeps in a new way. When former FIA race director Michael Masi paid special attention to respecting the track’s boundaries in some corners and allowed his communication with the teams to be broadcast, the current director, Nils Wittich, prohibited leaving the track on all sections, with an emphasis on formal compliance with the restrictions laid down in the Regulation.
Back in Melbourne, Wittich reminded drivers of the need to remove jewelery before getting behind the wheel, and the mandatory use of only FIA-approved fire-resistant underwear during competitions. From the stage in Miami, the implementation of these regulations has become mandatory.
Previously no one paid much attention to these restrictions, almost every driver had a cross or something like that, but Wittich put the question squarely and on Friday it became one of the topics for discussion in the paddock. In protest, Lewis Hamilton came to the press conference with all the watches and necklaces he had, and Sebastian Vettel pulled fireproof shorts over his overalls and walked through the paddock. In the end with some reservations, but everyone obeyed, especially as the FIA has imposed very high monetary sanctions for violations.
Nils Wittich introduced additional restrictions on Saturday by equating watches with jewelry, which can no longer be worn in the cockpit. To avoid further controversy.
Source: F1 News
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