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Another race was hit by the problems at the Circuit of the Americas.
Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his concerns about “get-out-of-jail-free cards” at certain circuits and called upon the FIA to address the issue. Russell’s penalty in the Sprint race at the United States Grand Prix for running wide and gaining an advantage highlighted the ongoing debate about track limits. Although the white lines at three corners had been widened after qualifying, Russell’s penalty was minimized as he could simply drive off after completing the overtake. Many believe that a five-second penalty is insufficient, particularly for drivers in faster cars. Russell stressed the importance of racing philosophy when it comes to track limits, mentioning the differences between tarmac, gravel, and grass. He believes that there should be consequences for exceeding track limits, rather than having a “get-out-of-jail-free card.” Lando Norris also pointed out Russell’s previous statements on track limit issues before benefiting from them at the Circuit of the Americas. Russell emphasized that all drivers should race under the same rules and that the FIA needs to find a solution to avoid these inconsistencies.
Source: RacingNews 365
