FIA hails 'invaluable input' from drivers ahead of F1 rules meeting

F1 drivers' safety and racing concerns over throttle-coasting to be addressed in upcoming technical summit. | Contesto: cronaca

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• FIA hails 'invaluable input' from drivers ahead of F1 rules meeting

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The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has formally acknowledged the 'invaluable input' from Formula 1 drivers regarding a critical technical issue, scheduling a high-level meeting to address their complaints about the impact on racing and significant safety concerns. The summit, set to involve key technical figures from the governing body and teams, comes after sustained feedback from the grid about the current generation of cars forcing drivers to lift off the throttle prematurely and coast into high-speed corners, a practice they argue is detrimental to the sport's core spectacle. At the heart of the drivers' grievances is a fundamental compromise in modern Grand Prix racing. To manage complex hybrid power units and adhere to strict fuel flow regulations, drivers are frequently required to decelerate much earlier than the physical limits of the car and circuit would allow. This 'coasting' phase, where the car is neither under full power nor heavy braking, creates large, predictable gaps between competitors. Overtaking becomes a calculated exercise in energy management rather than a daring, wheel-to-wheel battle, leading to processional races where strategic conservation often outweighs raw speed and driver skill. Beyond the sporting product, a more urgent alarm has been sounded regarding safety. Coasting at extreme speeds introduces a new and unpredictable variable. When a driver is not actively accelerating or braking, the car is in a transient state of balance. This can lead to inconsistent aerodynamic performance and tire temperature loss, increasing the risk of a sudden loss of control. In the dense traffic of a Grand Prix, a car that unpredictably snaps into a spin while coasting at 300 km/h becomes a potential hazard for every driver following closely behind, turning a fuel-saving technique into a latent safety crisis. The FIA's public recognition of this feedback marks a significant shift in the dialogue between the regulators and the athletes. Historically, technical regulations have been shaped primarily by engineers and aerodynamicists, with driver input often filtered through team management. By convening a dedicated meeting, the FIA...

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