Motoring
The typical image of mechanics sitting on the bars to celebrate victory will remain in the memories of motor sports.
30/03/2023 – 12:48hs CLT
This weekend in Australia, the third day of the Formula 1 World Championship will take place. The big circle moves to the oceanic lands to see if the Red Bull manages to continue its dominance in the first two seasons, with victories for Max Verstappen and Sergio. Pérez regnicolas.
But this race will go down in history as the first time the Mechanics won’t be able to celebrate with their driver when he reaches the finish line as a winner. And it is because the FIA relies on an article of its regulations that we definitively prohibit this.
Of course, the mechanics will still be able to go out to celebrate, although they can only do so on the plane and not over the fence, taking away from the spectacle of the celebration.
Niels Wittich, race director of the competition, used in article 2.3.2 Appendix H to prevent the mechanics from climbing the wall again and seeing the arrival of the drivers sitting in the protection of the fodder. If he can approach him, but not above the ground.
The image of the mechanic climbing the wall to celebrate his pilot’s victory is the most iconic in Formula 1. However, the FIA has decided to put an end to the controversial decision by appealing the rules. Thus the Jeddah circuit was the last evidence of something that will no longer be seen today in Albert Park.
Niels Wittich, race director of the competition, used in article 2.3.2 Appendix H to prevent the mechanics from climbing the wall again and seeing the arrival of the drivers sitting in the protection of the fodder. If he can approach him, but not above the ground.
“Team personnel are only authorized in the pitlane immediately before they are asked to work on the car and must leave as soon as the work is completed. Crews are prohibited from climbing the pit fence at any time. Any action by the team that violates this. The ambassadors’ prohibition has been reported,” the article contains.
