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Multiple drivers have called for track limits reform following a number of violations in yesterday’s Formula 1 Sprint at The
Modern Formula 1 circuits lack physical deterrents like gravel traps to punish drivers for exceeding track limits, resulting in countless breaches. Thickening the white lines at certain turns did not fully solve the issue, as laps were still deleted during the Sprint on Saturday. Some drivers, like Valtteri Bottas, believe a hard limit, such as gravel strips or sausage kerbs, should be implemented to prevent track limit advantages. However, the FIA currently stands firm on the white line rule. Drivers have called for more consistency and a reevaluation of how and when punishments are given for track limit breaches. Pierre Gasly suggests a more permanent solution for the problem. Reintroducing gravel traps could instantly penalize drivers and prevent them from using track limits to overtake. Some drivers, like George Russell and Alex Albon, have already faced penalties for going off-track to pass rivals. Russell believes the current time penalties disproportionately affect the slower car and benefit the faster car.
Source: Motorsport Week
