….then the post-race discussion ceases to be about the stewarding decisions and instead becomes about whether the move was marginal or not…
Stewarding decisions are based on 2 things; The Offence, what did the driver do/what decision did he make . and 2 The Consequences of that decision/ his actions, and will/should penalise accordingly. It tries to mitigate the “marginal” element
Drivers are briefed accordingly, and have for the last couple of seasons, along with teams, tracks, stewards and marshalls taken a “it’s a race, lets race” attitude. Drivers who pull moves like Leclercs will always plead “It’s racing, and drivers who move like that will always cry foul…