Martin Brundle est heureux que Max Verstappen ait changé son style de conduite en 2022, mais se demande à voix haute si le Néerlandais continuera à se comporter aussi bien lorsque la pression sera forte.
Brundle s'est demandé après le Grand Prix d'Arabie Saoudite l'année dernière si Verstappen était en passe de suivre Michael Schumacher et Ayrton Senna. Selon l'ancien pilote, ces deux grands noms sont des exemples qui sont également entachés par une conduite "sale". Brundle a accusé Verstappen de cela après le GP de Jeddah en 2021.
En 2022, les choses semblent aller beaucoup mieux, conclut Brundle dans sa chronique pour Sky Sports. ''Max a encore une fois été très juste et professionnel dans sa façon de conduire et de défendre. Il l'est généralement cette année, même s'il a beaucoup poussé les limites dans sa défense contre Mick Schumacher la semaine précédente à Silverstone'', dit l'ancien pilote de F1.
Le Britannique rappelle ses propres citations de l'année dernière, mais il y voit un changement avec Max. ''Max ferait bien d'éviter la réputation de sa carrière. Il sera intéressant de voir comment cela se passe si les choses se gâtent littéralement dans le championnat'', conclut Brundle.
I have my popcorn ?
So let's begin, because of Max there has been multiple changes to the rules of engagement.
From the jockeying the SC, banned . The specific ruling about pushing cars of track during and overtake.
Rules that prevent Max from engaging in dirty behaviour .
Diagram of the safety car change https://urlty.co/vbDZ
Guidelines for overtaking on the inside of a corner:
“In order for a car being overtaken to be required to give sufficient room to an overtaking car, the overtaking car needs to have a significant portion of the car alongside the car being overtaken and the overtaking manoeuvre must be done in a safe and controlled manner, while enabling the car to clearly remain within the limits of the track.
When considering what is a ‘significant portion’ for an overtaking on the inside of a corner, among the various factors that will be looked at by the stewards when exercising their discretion, the stewards will consider if the overtaking car’s front tyres are alongside the other car by no later than the apex of the corner.”
Guidelines for overtaking on the outside of a corner:
“In order for a car being overtaken to be required to give sufficient room to an overtaking car, the overtaking car needs to have a significant portion of the car alongside the car being overtaken and the overtaking manoeuvre must be done in a safe and controlled manner, while enabling the car to clearly remain within the limits of the track.
When considering what is a ‘significant portion’, for an overtaking on the outside of a corner, among the various factors that will be looked at by the stewards when exercising their discretion, the stewards will consider if the overtaking car is ahead of the other car from the apex of the corner. The car being overtaken must be capable of making the corner while remaining within the limits of the track.”
Guidelines for chicanes and s-bends:
The above guidelines would apply similarly for each corner