Formula 1 responds to Frederic Wasser's criticism

      After the finish of the Chinese Grand Prix, Ferrari CEO Frederic Wasser criticized Formula 1 for its approach to broadcasting radio conversations. An important segment was cut from the broadcast during the race, which gave the audience the impression that the team had asked Lewis Hamilton to skip his teammate, although the idea to skip Charles Leclair came from Lewis himself.

      Frederic Wasser called this approach to broadcasting "a joke from FOM," and Formula 1 promptly responded to the words of the head of the Scuderia. According to The Race, an FOM representative met with Frederick to discuss his concerns and clarify the situation. At the moment, the issue is considered resolved and the topic is closed.

      "There was absolutely no intention to present a story that was misleading about Ferrari radio conversations," a Formula 1 official said. "Due to other events taking place at that moment in the race, the message from Lewis was not played on the air, but it was not intentional."