The FIA has taken advantage of some obscure regulation to force all teams to make all radio transmissions available to all.
No longer can they use their "privacy button" to protect sensitive information.
I have to say I agree with Ross Brawn.
Teams will be forced to use code now to stop other teams from finding out about strategy and technical details.
http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/6275779/-All-radio-chats-will-be-free-to-air-
No longer can they use their "privacy button" to protect sensitive information.
Up until now, teams have had the ability to censor their communications, pressing a button that allows them to keep what is said between their drivers and the men on the pit wall away from prying ears.
However, the FIA have taken steps to stop that.
According to Auto, Moto und Sport, motorsport's governing body has taken advantage of a passage in the Sports Act, which states that radio traffic should be made available to all.
However, in a bid to ensure the more colourful drivers keep their swearing to themselves, there will be a short delay between the radio message being said and it being broadcast, allowing FIA race director Charlie Whiting to intervene.
Already, though, concerns have been raised with Mercedes GP team boss Ross Brawn revealing that it won't be long before teams start talking in code, leaving the viewing public with no clue as to what is actually going on.
I have to say I agree with Ross Brawn.
Teams will be forced to use code now to stop other teams from finding out about strategy and technical details.
http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/6275779/-All-radio-chats-will-be-free-to-air-