Sudden FIA rule clarification surprises F1 team bosses

The scene of mechanics climbing the pit wall debris fences in Formula 1 at the end of a race is a tradition that stretches back years. But after the scenes in Jeddah, FIA Race Director Neils Wittich was forced to issue a reminder to teams of Appendix H, Article 2.3.2 of the FIA International Sporting Code. The regulation in question states: "It is forbidden to climb on pit wall debris fence at any time. Any action by a team breaching this ban will be reported to the stewards.” Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was surprised given the amount of…

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