FIA reveals clear chicane policy for Italy
F1 Grand Prix, GP Italy, Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
Following the frequent cutting of chicanes in previous Monza events, the FIA Formula One race director Charlie Whiting has revealed a clear policy on how the stewards will act upon drivers who deliberately cut chicanes.
- A car will be deemed to have cut or missed a chicane if all four wheels are the wrong side (the
side furthest from the track) of the higher part of the relevant kerb. - Other than to avoid an accident, if a driver cuts or misses a chicane three times during the race
a drive-through penalty will automatically be imposed. Three further cuttings will incur a further
drive-through penalty. - Any individual cutting of a chicane in which a clear advantage is gained will also incur a separate
drive-through penalty. - Any cuttings on the first lap (other than those where a clear advantage is gained) will not count
towards the cumulative total in 3) above.
