In the round-up: Haas driver Kevin Magnussen says drivers should have the freedom to express their views after the FIA announced new restrictions on competitors making political statements.
In brief
Freedom for drivers to speak minds an “essential value”- Magnussen
Haas driver Kevin Magnussen believes that drivers having the freedom to express their beliefs and values is “essential”.
The FIA has amended its International Sporting Code to forbid participants in its events from making “political statements” without the governing body’s permission. Magnussen is the latest driver to criticise the move.
“I still need to understand it,” Magnussen told Sky. “I guess many of us still need to understand what that means.
“I grew up in a country where we’re all free to express our views and religions and are free to speak our mind. I think that is a value that I appreciate and would like to see in Formula 1 as well. So I’m curious to see how those conversations are going to go.
“It’s just not great. I would like to have the freedom – not that I necessarily plan to do anything – but I think that freedom is an essential value.”
Silverstone protesters guilty of public nuisance offence
A group of protesters who invaded the Silverstone race track during the start of the British Grand Prix have been convicted of causing a public nuisance at Northampton Crown Court.
The six protestors of group Just Stop Oil were arrested after walking onto the live race track soon after the race began. However, the race was coincidentally neutralised due to the violent accident involving Zhou Guanyu seconds earlier.
The BBC reports that judge Mr Justice Garnham warned the protesters that they might face jail time. All six were released on bail and will be sentenced on 31st March.
Wehrlein taken to hospital for checks after practice crash
Formula E championship leader Pascal Wehrlein was taken to hospital after suffering a heavy crash in bizarre circumstances during practice for today’s Hyderabad Eprix.
The Porsche driver crashed at the final corner coming to start his first flying lap of the session, spinning and hitting hard into the barrier. Wehrlein was heard claiming that his throttle had been stuck open over team radio and as the session resumed, both Porsches and Porsche-powered Andretti cars sat out the session while the team investigated the accident.
In a statement later posted on social media, Porsche announced that “Pascal is okay but has gone to the…
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