All articles tagged with #driver health
Aston Martin will likely restrict race mileage at the Australian Grand Prix weekend because chassis vibrations could cause permanent nerve damage to drivers, with Alonso warning he might be limited to about 25 laps and Stroll to roughly 15; the team is seeking the vibration’s root cause and has Honda testing fixes as they push to avoid safety and reliability problems while continuing development.
Max Verstappen has faced criticism from former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde for complaining about the scheduling of the Las Vegas GP, which is part of a triple-header with Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Verstappen expressed concerns about the health impact of the time difference and long flights on drivers. Van der Garde dismissed these concerns, suggesting that the mechanics are more affected by the schedule. Verstappen is currently leading the Drivers' Championship and could secure his fourth title in Las Vegas.