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F1 overtaking rules explained: Guidelines, rules of engagement and penalties
- F1's Driving Standards Guidelines, introduced in 2022, standardize how overtaking is judged across categories.
- Overtaking on the inside requires the attacker to have front axle alongside the defender at the apex to gain racing room.
- Defending moves must stay within track limits and not force an attacker off the track.
- Penalties for offences can include penalties, drive-throughs, or a grid penalty depending on the violation.
- Stewards use contextual factors like corner type and tyre grip to assess incidents.
- The guidelines are not official FIA regulations, leaving some subjectivity to stewards.
- The article lists potential punishments for offences, aiming to improve transparency in stewarding decisions.
- Defending a position on a straight allows only one defensive move; weaving is prohibited.
- Attacking drivers are encouraged to overtake hard and competitively within rules.
- Track limits play a role; leaving the track to gain advantage can lead to penalties.
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