George Russell Applauds FIA's New Transparency Move on Penalty Guidelines Ahead of Austrian GP
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Mercedes driver George Russell has praised the FIA's decision to publish penalty guidelines, a move aimed at increasing transparency in Formula One. This development comes ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, where Red Bull's Max Verstappen faces the risk of a race ban due to accumulated penalty points. The guidelines, which are intended to aid stewards in making consistent decisions, were released to provide clarity to fans and media about racing rules and penalty decisions.
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George Russell welcomed the FIA's decision to publish penalty guidelines, describing it as a 'useful step' towards greater transparency in Formula One.
The guidelines aim to assist stewards in making fair and consistent decisions but have no regulatory value.
Max Verstappen is at risk of a race ban at the Austrian Grand Prix due to his current penalty points.
The FIA's move was also supported by its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who emphasized the voluntary dedication of stewards and the need for understanding their decision-making process.
The guidelines were last updated at the Qatar Grand Prix and will continue to be refined with input from drivers and teams.
