F1 is fast, furious — and sometimes downright frustrating. Some rules were designed with good intentions but now only seem to create confusion, controversy, or boredom. I’ve been following the sport for years, and yes, even I scratch my head at some of them. Let’s take a look at the rules that fans, drivers, and teams can’t stand — especially in 2025.
Engine penalties: punished for bad luck
You blow a turbo? That’s 10 grid places. Need a new battery? Boom, back of the grid. It’s brutal.
Lando Norris, for example, got hit with a 15-place penalty in China. The guy had genuine podium pace. Instead, he started mid-pack and spent half the race fighting back. Is that fair? I don’t think so.
Parc fermé: fix nothing, suffer everything
Between qualifying and the race, teams can’t make major setup changes. That’s the parc fermé rule.
At first, it made sense. But now? It punishes teams who guess wrong or face sudden weather changes. Ferrari, in Melbourne this year, ran a dry setup in a wet race. Result: chaos. And I, watching at home, was left thinking: why not allow adjustments?
Track limits: blurry lines, big consequences
Track limits have become a never-ending source of frustration. Step one millimeter off, lose your lap. But rules vary from corner to corner, session to session.
At Miami this year, eight laps got deleted in Q2 — including one from a front-runner. Why? For a barely visible line breach. It’s inconsistent and infuriating. We want clarity, not confusion.
DRS: too easy, too boring?
DRS was introduced to encourage overtaking. But now, it sometimes ruins the art of racing.
At circuits like Las Vegas and Jeddah, drivers blast past each other without a fight. There’s no defense, no creativity — just push the button and breeze through. I miss the thrill of true wheel-to-wheel battles.
Sprint races: still not working
Sprints were meant to add excitement. But in 2025, they still feel… awkward.
Hamilton dominated the sprint in China — only to be disqualified the next day. With six sprint weekends this season, the format feels more disruptive than entertaining. And honestly, I’m still not convinced.
So, which F1 rule do you think needs to go ASAP? Should the sport embrace simplicity or keep its complex charm? Let us know in the comments!