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FIA eases Formula 1 radio limits to allow strategy messages

The FIA has agreed to relax the tough restrictions on Formula 1's radio communications between driver and team with immediate effect. During a meeting to discuss ditching the new qualifying format, team bosses also raised concerns over the new radio limits rule which restricts what can be communicated to the driver during the race. Of particular concern was being able to discuss strategy, with claims it would result in a driver simply following a pre-agreed strategy decided before the race, rather than being able to offer suggestions to the team and vice-versa mid-race. The FIA's Charlie Whiting has now issued a revised list of permitted commands, lifting the ban on several...
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