Andrea Stella defends race control after Madrid VSC controversy
Andrea Stella defended the application of current VSC rules after the Madring Grand Prix while acknowledging the episode may prompt broader debate on whether changes are needed to make VSC interventions fairer.
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Stella said the race director applied existing guidance and regulations when deciding when to activate and end the VSC.
He argued it would be distracting and inappropriate for race control to factor race-position consequences into the decision to deploy or withdraw a VSC.
Stella nonetheless acknowledged the episode highlights a potential area for Formula 1 to review the rules governing VSC duration or operation.
He suggested the sport could consider changes designed to create greater fairness in cases where VSC timing heavily influences outcomes.
He did not propose specific rule text but framed the issue as a topic for wider consultation across stakeholders.
Stella contrasted defending race-control actions with accepting the need for a possible regulatory review.