Martin Brundle Calls for F1 Rule Changes

Following the controversial incident between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix, Martin Brundle has called for a significant overhaul of F1's driving regulations. Norris received a five-second penalty for overtaking Verstappen off-track, which demoted him from third to fourth place, raising questions about the consistency and clarity of the rules. Brundle criticized the current guidelines as being overly complex and argued that they discourage overtaking, suggesting that simpler, more effective measures should be implemented on circuits to prevent such disputes. He pointed out the inconsistency in penalties given to drivers, noting that Verstappen's actions were not penalized despite similar circumstances faced by others. Brundle and former driver Anthony Davidson advocated for changes to track design, such as introducing gravel run-offs to deter off-track excursions, which could improve racing standards. The debate over these penalties and rules continues, reflecting broader concerns about stewarding in modern Formula 1.