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Nice grid. Credit due to Russell with an incredible lap at the end. Max did well. Piastri too. Looks like too much pressure for Norris. Hadjar being in the mix in that car is impressive. Hoping Alonso can put something together for the race. Gonna be an interesting start!

This though… :laugh:

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FIA stewards and site interviews: a growing source of controversy
— Derek Warwick’s suspension as FIA steward for the Canadian Grand Prix has reignited debate over the media responsibilities of race officials. His removal followed an external interview in which he discussed Max Verstappen’s penalty in Spain and future in F1. Though not inflammatory, the interview breached FIA protocol by presenting individual views on official decisions—raising concerns over neutrality and integrity within stewarding.
— The FIA acted swiftly, stating that Warwick had made “unauthorised media comments” and confirmed he would be replaced by Enrique Bernoldi for the remainder of the weekend. While Warwick apologized and will return in Austria, the incident highlights a growing tension between media exposure and regulatory impartiality.
— Former F1 driver and commentator Will Buxton defended the involvement of ex-drivers in stewarding while cautioning against blurring roles. Posting on X, he wrote:
“Ex drivers are crucial to the stewarding process. Ex drivers will also always be asked for their opinions.”
— That duality lies at the heart of the controversy. Veteran commentators Martin Brundle and Karun Chandhok also rallied behind Warwick, arguing that simply affirming a penalty should not be grounds for disciplinary action. Yet the issue extends beyond the content of remarks—it’s about optics. Publicly commenting on active decisions, regardless of tone, can imply internal division or bias.
— The sensitivity is heightened when interviews are coordinated and distributed via agencies working on behalf of non-traditional platforms. Though structured to enhance online visibility, this model risks prioritizing sensationalism over balanced insight and further complicates the steward’s public role.
— The FIA has previously taken similar steps. Johnny Herbert was quietly removed from the stewarding panel after the governing body concluded his parallel media commitments made his position untenable. With such cases growing, the federation is expected to formalize tighter boundaries around media engagement to preserve credibility.
 
Luckily we have high degradation to try make Canada interesting. This track makes for some of the most boring and longest races.
 
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