P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Changes could be made to the Circuit of the Americas following last weekend’s eventful United States Grand Prix!
The FIA and the United States Grand Prix promoter are considering installing removable gravel traps at the Circuit of the Americas following track limit controversies during the recent race, including incidents involving Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at Turn 12. McLaren has appealed Norris’ penalty from the previous race and is seeking to overtake Verstappen’s position. The use of removable gravel traps at other circuits, like the Red Bull Ring, has shown promising results in reducing track limit violations, prompting discussions for their implementation at COTA. The installation process involves narrowing the kerbs at specific corners and placing the gravel traps adjacent to them to prevent drivers from gaining an advantage by going off-track. The debate over track limits in Formula 1 has led to a potential solution with the introduction of removable gravel traps at key areas of the Circuit of the Americas.
