The FIA has warned drivers that if they cut a chicane during Sunday’s race, they will immediately be reported to the stewards.
Some concerns had been raised abouts drivers crossing the run-off at turns 8/9 to close the gap before the second DRS zone. These concerns have been addressed by the FIA’s Charlie Whiting who sent a note to all the teams on Saturday.
“If two cars are in close proximity entering Turn 8 and, by cutting behind the apex of Turn 9, the leading one rejoins the track with a greater lead over the following car he will be reported to the stewards as having gained an advantage by leaving the track.
“This will apply whether or not the advantage gained had any influence upon the operation of the DRS by the driver in the following car.
“If two cars are in close proximity entering Turn 8 and, by cutting behind the apex of Turn 9, the following one rejoins the track within DRS detection distance of the leading car, that driver may not deploy his DRS in the following activation sector.
“Any driver seen to be using his DRS under these circumstances will be reported to the stewards as having gained an advantage by leaving the track.”
