F1 Teams Breach Mandatory Eyewear Rules During Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Despite numerous violations, no penalties were issued following post-race investigations.
- Formula One teams were found to have numerous breaches of mandatory eyewear rules during pitstops at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
- All team managers were summoned post-race to answer allegations of team members lacking the mandatory eyewear during pitstops.
- The stewards issued a statement saying the video evidence was in some cases insufficiently clear to prove whether a team member with an open helmet visor might have been wearing glasses.
- No punishments were given to the teams for these breaches.
- Teams were notified of potential offences during the race, causing initial concern that drivers could be penalised until the reason was explained.