![]() "Even like the Vettel/Hamilton case in Canada, it would have been resolved a lot better if it was just a warning first.Formula 1 race director Michael Masi says that fans can expect to see more black and white warning flags being used as the sport seeks to encourage drivers to race hard.Ĭharles Leclerc was shown the diagonal black-and-white driving standards flag en route to victory in the Italian Grand Prix Sunday for two incidents while moving under braking: the first when he forced Lewis Hamilton to take to the runoff at the Roggia chicane and second when he moved left to block the championship leader through Curva Grande. "I don't mind it too much, I think it's a lot better to do that than give penalties," he said. Red Bull Racing driver Alex Albon welcomed the change of approach. Masi said the flag will remain in use for track limits at some venues, as well for as other offences such as that committed by Gasly. The Raidillon run-off at Spa was considered a special case because of the high speeds at that point and the potential for an advantage to be gained down the following Kemmel straight. "If we use the example of this weekend, if a black and white had been issued for exceeding track limits at Turn 4, for setting the loop off three times, and then you got another one for another incident, you wouldn't get a second black and white, you would be referred to the stewards as a breach." ![]() "That was highlighted at the drivers' meeting on Friday night, that it is your yellow card," he said.
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