P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The FIA has provided an update on the Remote Operations Centre that it is using to deal with track limits.
“In recent years, track limits have been a significant topic in Formula 1, with certain circuits experiencing more lap time deletions than others. This year, the enforcement of track limits has been a major focus, particularly in Austria, where over 1,200 potential violations were investigated. Similar scrutiny was given to the races in Qatar and the United States. To handle these incidents, the FIA has utilized its Remote Operations Centre (ROC), which has been continuously developed since its establishment almost two years ago. The ROC was launched at the beginning of the 2022 season and went through phases of observation and implementation of advanced technology to actively support Race Control. Throughout the season, the focus has been on enhancing the event management software platform for greater efficiency. Compared to previous seasons, the approach has become more automated, allowing for quicker identification and addition of incidents into the Race Control systems. Lessons learned from the Austrian race were successfully implemented in Qatar, resulting in improved monitoring and reporting of track limit violations. As the ROC continues to develop, it is expected to have a role similar to the Video Assistant Referee in football, involving data analysis and decision-making regarding track limits.”
