Track limits were a recurring theme during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says a solution must be urgently found.

Track limits were a recurring theme during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says a solution must be urgently found.

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has issued a warning that Austria and Qatar may be dropped from the Formula 1 schedule unless a solution to track limit breaches is found. Track limits were a major talking point during the race weekend in Qatar, with drivers having their lap times deleted and receiving penalties. Similar issues were observed earlier in Austria, with a high volume of track limit violations. Ben Sulayem believes that improving the tracks themselves is the solution, rather than relying solely on stewards to enforce the limits. He suggests making off-track areas slippery or considering alternative measures such as gravel, while prioritizing driver feedback. The FIA president emphasizes the need to implement changes for the upcoming year to avoid ongoing issues that could compromise safety.

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Source: RacingNews 365

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