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F1 Drivers' Secret Meeting: Behind Closed Doors at Spanish GP
12 Sep
Summary
- Rare footage offered a glimpse into the F1 drivers' private Madrid briefing.
- Drivers discussed private matters, leading to the discontinuation of broadcast footage.
- FIA introduced track limit and pit entry adjustments at the Madring circuit.
Sky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz offered a rare peek into the F1 drivers' briefing room during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend in Madrid. The brief footage showed drivers, including former teammates like Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton, seated together, highlighting a moment of camaraderie that is seldom public.
This behind-the-scenes access is unusual, as broadcast footage of these private discussions was discontinued in 2018. Drivers opted to cease public broadcasts to ensure open and private dialogue with the FIA, preventing public misinterpretations or 'fan wars'.
Ahead of Saturday's F1 Spanish Grand Prix running, the FIA Race Director's document detailed several modifications to the Madring circuit. These changes include realignment of white lines at Turns 17, 18, and 19, as well as the pit entry. Specific adjustments were also made to run-off areas at Turns 1-2, 5-5A, and Turn 11 to clarify track limits and safety protocols.
Further updates from the FIA Race Director specified that any session (Q1, Q2, or Q3) encountering an incident with 90 seconds remaining will not be resumed. This announcement followed an incident where Lewis Hamilton's crash necessitated barrier repairs, causing a lengthy stoppage during FP3.
