Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have welcomed the introduction of a new rule that effectively outlaws 'movement under braking' following a number of controversial incidents involving Max Verstappen. The FIA has come under pressure in recent races to clampdown on what drivers feel is Verstappen's dangerous tendency change line under braking as part of his defence, with Kimi Raikkonen and Vettel in particular airing their grievances after incidents in Hungary and Belgium. As there was previously no defined rule against such a tactic, Verstappen was yet to be penalised for his defensive moves, though Mercedes briefly attempted to protest his efforts in holding off Lewis Hamilton in the...
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