However, this increase hasn’t been well-received, with several drivers expressing their concerns. Daniel Ricciardo described it as “scary,” and George Russell found it “obscene” and “pretty ridiculous.” Even team bosses were unimpressed by the decision.
One of the team principals, Guenther Steiner, who has had his own history with the stewards, expressed his apprehension during a press conference. He humorously remarked, “I’m worried because I don’t want to be the first one to get into that area.”
