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F1 drivers prohibited from throwing visor tear-off strips on track

Formula 1 drivers have been warned that from the Australian Grand Prix they must not throw visor tear-off strips on the race track or pitlane, or they risk punishment from the FIA. In a note sent to teams ahead of qualifying in Melbourne, a copy of which has been seen by Motorsport.com, F1 race director Charlie Whiting reminded drivers that regulations by which the sport is governed forbid them from discarding the tear-off strips. He made it clear that Article 1.2 of Chapter 3 of the International Sporting Code is very clear about what is and is not allowed by all drivers of open cockpit cars. It states: "Any tear-offs attached to visors may not be thrown onto the track or the...
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