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Sunday’s (Dec. 1) Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix was hampered by multiple penalties that were deemed by many to be excessive, unusual or simply uncalled for.
These questionable calls, for some, brought the state of officiating in F1 into question. Could this be linked to recent drama unfolding within the FIA, which oversees F1? Is the series’ system of rotating stewards at each race doing more harm than it’s preventing?
Also, what’s the deal with Esteban Ocon?
Michael Finley and Wyatt Watson return to the show to tackle these questions.
“The Pit Straight” is Frontstretch‘s open-wheel racing podcast, available during the racing season weekly on Tuesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and right here on the web.
About the author
Alex is the IndyCar Content Director at Frontstretch, having initially joined as an entry-level contributor in 2021. He also serves as Managing Director of The Asia Cable, a publication focused on the international affairs and politics of the Asia-Pacific region which he co-founded in 2023. With previous experience in China, Japan and Poland, Alex is particularly passionate about the international realm of motorsport and the politics that make the wheels turn - literally - behind the scenes.
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