News Details
Radio Restrictions Damaging Racing
The 2016 Australian Grand Prix saw the first race in which the FIA mandated restrictions around team to driver radio communications were implemented. The restrictions, whilst dramatically watered down on the eve of the race itself, left drivers with far less support behind the wheel and almost entirely unaware of the performance of rivals and team mates. This leads to such situations as that in which Ferrari were unable to inform Vettel of the reason for his teammate’s retirement. Whilst purists may argue this simplified approach to racing places the onus of responsibility back towards the driver, is it actually damaging the racing we see on the track and the narrative commentators...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from JWGrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Rosberg: F1 radio clampdown the right decision for fans
Nico Rosberg believes that Formula 1 has made the right call with its new...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Verstappen: I apologised for my comments on the radio
Max Verstappen has revealed he apologised to Toro Rosso for his...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Hamilton relishing battles ahead as sport faces more...
Three-time drivers world champion Lewis Hamilton says he relishes the...
9y ago from SuperSport.com
Rosberg: It s tough out there
Nico Rosberg says a move to restrict radio traffic communications did...
9y ago from Crash.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin sought Marc Marquez’s advice before...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Davide Brivio: Trackhouse looking to remain Aprilia's...
Team boss Davide Brivio has revealed that Trackhouse Racing is looking to...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Joan Mir fears early silly season could leave MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia rediscovers his ‘feeling' on...
Francesco Bagania has admitted he's rediscovered his feeling with the...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mick Schumacher reveals what has surprised him the...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Jay Frye reflects on IndyCar run one year after...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Honda quick in IndyCar Sebring test, Grosjean tests...
Nearly the entire IndyCar paddock was present at Sebring International...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Sebring test: Marcus Armstrong leads Day 2,...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg keeping feet on the ground ahead of...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Esapekka Lappi thought his WRC career was over, but...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera co-driver Jonne Halttunen lands Toyota...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Man City boost as Arsenal suffer fresh injury to star...
Kai Havertz has suffered a fresh muscular injury and is set to be ruled...
50m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal lead Liverpool in the race to sign 27-year-old...
Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Christian Pulisic from AC...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal star suffers injury; set to miss key matches -...
Arsenal star Kai Havertz has suffered a muscular injury and is set for a...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal and Liverpool involved in intense discussions...
Arsenal and Liverpool remain interested in signing Yan Diomande. The...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
LIVE: 2026 F1 Bahrain Pre-Season 1st Test - Day 1
Follow along with the first day of the first... Read More »
17h ago from RacingNews365.com
Red Bull develops old Adrian Newey trick Aston Martin has...
Technical analyst Paolo Filisetti casts his eye... Read More »
4h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lewis Hamilton raises concerns over ‘slower than GP2'...
Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns over the... Read More »
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
