Overview

• The FIA released two public documents detailing penalty points, time penalties, track limits and overtaking criteria to assist stewards in making consistent rulings.
• Developed in consultation with drivers, teams and the FIA Drivers’ Commission, the guidelines specify criteria for inside versus outside overtakes plus rules for restoring positions after track-limit breaches.
• George Russell praised the move as a step toward transparency; Alex Albon and others have warned the rules can encourage ‘unnatural’ or unsafe racing tactics.
• Russell has proposed appointing fully paid professional stewards and a smaller, consistent panel to reduce variability in decision-making.
• The FIA intends to refine the guidelines through ongoing consultation and prepare similar frameworks for its World Endurance Championship, Formula E and other series.