The FIA could be pressured into more rigid scrutiny of pit-to-car messages after finger-pointing suggested Red Bull contravened the new rules in Singapore. Ahead of the Singapore GP, F1 moved to forbid radio communications which directly benefit a driver’s performance. Although opening up potential grey areas, messages relating to reliability and safety can be made without penalty. The radio debate looks set to escalate after McLaren racing director Eric Boullier accused Red Bull of breaching the new rules over messages relating to Daniel Ricciardo’s battery issues. Despite a pre-race warning not to do so, Red Bull told Ricciardo that steering clear of the kerbs would help his...
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