25/07/2013
NEWS STORY
Even before they had been implemented, the FIA has relaxed the rules due to come into force following the pitlane incident in Germany.
In the aftermath of the incident which saw FOM cameraman Paul Allen injured by a wheel that became detached from Mark Webber's car, the FIA effectively banned all media from the pitlane over the course of the weekend.
However, with Bernie Ecclestone no doubt having had a word - such a move would seriously compromise the TV coverage - the FIA today announced that the rules had been relaxed even before they'd been introduced.
While only FOM cameramen will be granted pitlane access during qualifying and the race, and will be restricted to working from the pit-wall, a limited number (25) of other cameramen and reporters will be allowed access during the free practice sessions.
The situation is muddled by the fact that whilst the FIA controls print and web media, it is FOM that handles broadcast media.
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