FIA Issues Stern Warning to F1 Drivers over Mexican GP Turn 1 Tactics

FIA issues stern warning to F1 drivers over Mexican GP Turn 1 tactics

The FIA has warned drivers that corner-cutting during the opening lap in Mexico will not go unpunished this year.

Stewards warn drivers over cutting first corner sequences at start and ...

Beyond the grass: How the FIA is cracking down on Mexico GP turn one chaos

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, home to the Mexico City Grand Prix, was designed by Óscar Fernández for his thesis in 1953. This was in an era when motorsport was in its adolescence with the single-seater racing cars having no aerodynamics and engines in the front of the car. The chassis were built from a steel ...

F1's attempt to prevent a repeat of Mexico Turn 1 antics

There's a new plan to police any repeat of the opening lap shenanigans of last year’s Mexico race

FIA tightens Mexico GP rules: drivers risk penalties for cutting corners at the start

The FIA has adopted a stricter approach to corner-cutting incidents at the start of the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, clarifying that drivers could face penalties even if they leave the track without gaining a position. The stewards have issued specific instructions for the opening lap and race restarts, focusing on two sections of the […]

F1 stewards warn drivers over Mexico GP corner cutting

F1 stewards warn that drivers who leave the track at Turns 1-6 in Mexico may gain a lasting advantage unless they surrender positions by set deadlines.