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F1 Stewards Unleash Harsher Penalties for Pit Lane Breaches – Verstappen Investigated

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
April 5, 2025
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F1 Stewards Unleash Harsher Penalties for Pit Lane Breaches – Verstappen Investigated

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 05: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 05, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504050065 // Usage for editorial use only //

Formula 1 stewards are cracking down on pit lane breaches, with a stern warning issued after Max Verstappen’s incident at the Japanese Grand Prix. The FIA is taking a tough stance on drivers cutting queues and overtaking in the pit lane, setting the stage for potential harsher penalties in future races.

During Saturday’s qualifying session, Verstappen, the polesitter, was caught overtaking in the pit lane, prompting a warning from the stewards. This move was part of a series of pit lane breaches over the weekend, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri also reprimanded for a similar offense.

Not even the biggest names in the sport were spared, as seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll received warnings for pit lane incidents during Friday’s practice sessions. The FIA’s official document addressing Verstappen’s breach highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of pit lane rules, hinting at sporting penalties for future offenders.

The document stated, “Future breaches of pit lane procedures may involve a sporting penalty,” signaling a shift towards more severe consequences for rule violations. This crackdown could potentially result in grid drops for drivers who fail to adhere to pit lane regulations in upcoming races.

As the tension mounts heading into the Japanese Grand Prix, the F1 community is on edge, waiting to see if any more penalties will be handed out. With only Carlos Sainz penalized so far for impeding Hamilton during qualifying, the spotlight is on the drivers to navigate the pit lane with caution and precision.

Stay tuned as the FIA tightens its grip on pit lane discipline, reshaping the way drivers approach one of the most critical areas of the race track.

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