Lando Norris delivered a short and concise assessment of Formula 1’s new regulations after a software glitch caused a major delay and chaos to the start of the race. The sport’s regulations, which came into effect this year, and their increasing complexities were given a rather public example following a one-hour delay caused by heavy rainfall at the circuit.
When cars eventually took to the track for the formation lap behind the Safety Car, the software parameters set by the FIA and used by teams to downgrade the kilowatt power of the electric component in the 50/50 power units suffered a sudden malfunction. Some cars slowed dramatically, or indeed came to a full stop altogether, because the software designed to lower torque in wet conditions had not been fully tested during a wet Grand Prix start.
The software glitch was eventually mended within forty minutes after a patch was swiftly created by the FIA and handed to teams to prevent further malfunctions. Such a unique incident sparked various reactions from the grid, with Max Verstappen resorting to laughter in-car during the formation lap, while Carlos Sainz stated that everyone involved needed to take a hard look at themselves.
Following the conclusion of the event, Lando Norris, a longstanding and outspoken opponent of the current regulations, indicated a complete vindication of his previous stance. Speaking to media including Motorsport Week, the British driver made it clear that the electronic side of the sport has gone too far.
"It just proves that we shouldn’t have any of that stuff, the electronic side," Lando Norris told reporters, emphasizing that the complications are entirely tied to coding and battery operations. Asked if there was now scope for drivers to speak up more on the issue, he simply replied that they cannot say any more than what has already been said.
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