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F1 motorists are BANNED from having bikes on their pre-race weekend observe walks

F1 motorists are BANNED from having bikes on their pre-race weekend observe walks

F1 drivers are BANNED from taking bikes on their pre-race weekend observe walks – forcing Lewis Hamilton to wave goodbye to his prized scooter rides – as Charles Leclerc vows he Will not likely just take section in the ritual all over again

The letter from FMO was despatched to teams and motorists on the opening weekendHamilton is frequently noticed riding his electric powered scooter all-around the trackLeclerc didn’t walk round in Saudi Arabia and has mentioned he will not do so again 

Method 1 drivers have been banned from driving bikes on the track walk.

The pre-weekend monitor walk has grow to be a tradition in the activity and enables motorists and engineers to examine the handful of times forward of them.

Extra and additional, however, drivers have been observed driving bikes or scooters all over the keep track of, which has now been called off with a letter from the FOM.

Lewis Hamilton in unique could be observed often bolting spherical the tracks on an electric powered scooter.

The recognize was obtained throughout the Bahrain Grand Prix on the opening weekend of the period. 

Formula One drivers have been banned from riding bikes and scooters during the track walk

System One motorists have been banned from using bikes and scooters all through the track walk

Lewis Hamilton (centre) can regularly be seen riding his scooter during the walk

 Lewis Hamilton (centre) can frequently be viewed driving his scooter throughout the stroll

In accordance to motorsport.com, the track was starting to be far too hectic with people today travelling at diverse speeds.

With guidance occasions on the monitor much too, any variety of transportation for the duration of the stroll has been banned.

The letter examine: ‘To clarify and to steer clear of foreseeable future misunderstanding, the use of any suggests of transportation (bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, e-scooters, etc) is forbidden throughout the time window said as ‘Team Observe Walks’ on the Party Timetable. 

‘No exceptions will be permitted. This selection has been agreed with the FIA.’

Hamilton formerly referred to race walks as a ‘pointless exercise’ presented the reality the bends ‘look diverse when you method them at high speed’. 

The British driver also said that he would desire to ‘keep his energy’ for the celebration by itself.

Max Verstappen, meanwhile, once said he couldn't be bothered with track walks and that he would rather spend the time in bed

Max Verstappen, in the meantime, once explained he couldn’t be bothered with monitor walks and that he would alternatively devote the time in mattress

Charles Leclerc (left) has said he will no longer take part in the walks and skipped this weekend's in Saudi Arabia

Charles Leclerc (remaining) has reported he will no more time take component in the walks and skipped this weekend’s in Saudi Arabia

Globe champion Max Verstappen has also formerly admitted he can’t be bothered to embark on monitor walks and that he would relatively spend the time in bed.

Charles Leclerc, in the meantime, skipped the wander in Saudi Arabia last weekend and has claimed he will not choose portion heading forward. 

He said: ‘I failed to wander all-around, and as I consider they have just issued a new issue where we cannot go all around the track with a bicycle you probably will never see me about the track any longer, and I’ll just check out the movies.’ 

The following race will get location in Australia in two months. Verstappen at this time sales opportunities the championship by a single place in advance of group-mate Sergio Perez. 

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