Debate | FIA could be forced into making a rule change to the DSQ situation

There's a common consensus within the Formula 1 paddock at the Mexican Grand Prix weekend. More cars should've been checked after a 50% failure rate for excessive plank wear. Could the FIA be forced to change the process?

The FIA says checking takes a lot of time and the teams have little time. After all, they have to pack their things for the trip to the next Grand Prix. This makes it impractical for the FIA to thoroughly check every part on every car. "This is why the process of randomly selecting a number of cars for post-race scrutineering across various aspects of the regulations is so valuable. Each team is aware that selection is possible and understand that the chance of any lack of compliance being uncovered is strong."

In addition, the FIA says, one car each race is singled out for a more detailed analysis of internal components. This check requires regularly dismantling parts completely. "As with everything in Formula 1, the process has evolved and been refined over the years to constitute the most stringent and thorough method of monitoring F1’s incredibly complex current-generation cars, acting as a serious deterrent while being practically achievable within the logistical framework of a Grand Prix weekend," the FIA concluded.

A change in the process

It's perhaps a little bit remarkable that a worldwide professional sport such as Formula 1 runs out of time to check cars for legality. Random spot checks are fine, but when you discover 50% of the ones you check are illegal, then more needs to be done. As the drivers pointed out during the media day in Mexico. "If one car is illegal, then there’s a high chance that the other car is," Norris told Sky Sports.

This actually included Carlos Sainz, who was bumped up to the podium. The majority believe that if Charles Leclerc had excessive wear, then it's likely Sainz would've had that as well. George Russell also scored some points.

With a little bit of pressure from the fans and drivers, should the FIA change the procedure? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and by voting in the poll.