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Hamilton: Qatar circuit provides model to ditch F1 track limits
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, and if he earns three points in the sprint race on Saturday, he will claim his third title. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, both driving for Mercedes, took second and third place in Friday night’s qualifying session. However, their positions were only secured after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from McLaren had their lap times deleted due to track limit violations. In a press conference, Hamilton expressed his belief that Norris should have been in his place, and he praised the Qatari kerbs that penalize drivers for running wide, suggesting that these kerbs could be implemented at other tracks to eliminate confusion around track limits. Verstappen also expressed his satisfaction with the kerbs, stating that drivers don’t gain an advantage by going wide, but rather risk damaging their car’s floor and losing time. Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing team principal, mentioned that Formula 1 teams are awaiting a proposal from Liberty Media regarding Andretti’s potential entry into the sport.
Source: motorsport
