Kevin Magnussen is back and he didn’t mince his words. The first driver to be suspended since the introduction of the points-based license in 2014, the Dane was quite critical of the system.
On the sidelines of the Singapore Grand Prix, the Haas driver noted some irregularities, according to him, in the judgments of the FIA and F1, which have become very severe over time. A speech supported by many drivers in the paddock, eager to see cases judged with less harshness.
” I didn’t see what was said, but it’s good if it is.he responded about the support he was able to receive from his counterparts. My own opinion is that it is not a good situation for F1 to be in to restrict racing in this way. It hurts when the sport you love so much changes in a way you don’t like.. »
According to Kevin Magnussen, the ease with which the authorities hand out penalty points deprives drivers, and even spectators, of a certain spectacle on the track. Aware that the slightest touch can result in a sanction, some are therefore cautious when they have to fight against a rival.
” I am one of those who like pure and hard racing.he adds. That’s a lot of what the beauty of motorsport has been about: the battles and being on the edge and sometimes slightly beyond it. That balance is what fuels your racing and right now I feel like they’re punishing ridiculous things. Personally, as a Formula 1 fan, I would love for the sport to open up again and see some great battles on track.. »
How to fix this then? Having spent time in IndyCar for a stint with McLaren in 2021, K-Mag would welcome F1 and the FIA taking inspiration from what is being done locally. Because often, local authorities are quite neutral and let drivers really jostle for position. I think they have the right operationcontinues the person concerned.
The drivers are respectful of each other. We leave that responsibility in their hands, and I think it works. It has to be tough while taking into account that these cars are being sent out on track with the risk of being damaged.. » Pure and hard fighting, nothing less. It remains to be seen whether F1 and the FIA will be more lenient in the future after the first suspension due to the points-based license.
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