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The Red Bull driver felt that some drivers fell foul of the update track limits without being penalised at Austin.
Sergio Perez expressed confusion and frustration over the inconsistent enforcement of track limits at the Circuit of the Americas, as changes were made overnight to extend the kerbs on certain turns. These changes were implemented after discussions between drivers, teams, and the FIA, aiming to provide drivers with more leeway. Despite the adjustments, Max Verstappen had his pole lap time deleted for exceeding track limits at Turn 19 on Friday, which would have been allowed under the new rules. This is the second instance of overnight changes to track limits, following cuts discovered on Pirelli tyres in the previous race due to excessive kerb running. Perez observed that some drivers were still penalized for exceeding track limits during the Sprint race, with 17 laps deleted. When asked about the impact of the changes, Perez expressed doubt, stating that he saw instances where drivers should have been punished but weren’t, highlighting the lack of consistency in enforcement. Uncertain about the next steps, Perez acknowledged that his comments alone would not bring about any changes.
Source: RacingNews 365
