03 Nov 2023

F1 drivers banned from stopping in pitlane amid FIA impeding clampdown

A recent move by the FIA to avoid dangerous traffic problems on track in qualifying has seen a maximum lap time imposed on in laps and out laps.

This has, however, triggered an unintended consequence of drivers being unable to find clear gaps behind rivals once they begin their preparation laps, so they try to engineer this clear air in the pitlane.

There have been several occasions where drivers slow down dramatically, or even stop entirely, in…

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