Stewart calls for professional F1 commissioner

The 2012 season finale of F1 was tarnished by doubts about the legal exceeding of Sebastian Vettel at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The FIA ​​quickly underlined the legality of the maneuver, but the damage was done since it sparked controversy for several months. Sir Jackie Stewart stepped up to disapprove of the current system, notably composed of a former driver of the discipline. “Was the ruling on the green and yellow flag affair in Brazil good or bad and why was it brought to the forefront the following Wednesday or Thursday? », asks former Tyrrell driver on City AM “The whole world is celebrating a new world champion and then we have this coming on Wednesday. »

The Briton's solution would be to establish a permanent professional commissioner for the season. Furthermore, the choice of the FIA ​​surprises the former world champion. “How can we have four different stewards at each Grand Prix? Why is a professional not required? We need a person who goes through every test, who will be able to make constant judgments and who has authority. I am surprised by the silence of Todt (the President of the FIA). I expected to see him more present. I don't know what he spends his time on? There must be a reason. »