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FIA Advances Plans to Raise Pit Lane Speeds at Zandvoort and Singapore

The proposed increase from 60 km/h to 80 km/h aims to encourage multi-stop strategies, pending facility upgrades and safety approval.

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Overview

  • The FIA is set to raise pit lane speed limits at Zandvoort and Singapore to 80 km/h, reducing pit stop times and promoting alternative race strategies.
  • Minor modifications to pit lane facilities are required before the changes can be implemented, with approval from the race director and safety delegate.
  • Monaco will retain its 60 km/h limit due to safety constraints, with a mandatory two-stop rule introduced to enhance race dynamics.
  • Concerns about safety have been raised, with Aston Martin's Mike Krack cautioning against prioritizing spectacle over driver welfare.
  • The adjustments leverage Article 34.7 of the FIA Sporting Regulations, allowing speed limit changes without formal rule amendments.