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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen said there’s “no clear solution” to Formula 1’s track limits issues at the Austrian Grand Prix in response to new gravel traps being installed at the Red Bull Ring circuit. Turns 9 and 10 have seen the welcome addition of new gravel traps and the kerbing has been narrowed at turn […]
Turns 9 and 10 have received new gravel traps and the kerbing at turn 4 has been narrowed to decrease track limit breaches following last year’s F1 Austrian GP. Verstappen shared insights on the changes at the Austrian Grand Prix press conference, highlighting the challenges of track limits at the Red Bull Ring. Many drivers have supported the addition of gravel traps as a solution to the ongoing track limits issues in Formula 1. The introduction of gravel is seen as a positive step to prevent drivers from exceeding track limits and facing penalties. Several drivers, including Tsunoda and Leclerc, have expressed optimism about the impact of the modifications but await practical testing on the track. Ultimately, implementing gravel traps aims to improve race fairness and safety by enforcing track boundaries effectively.
