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Track limits have come under the spotlight once again in Formula 1 after the Qatar Grand Prix.
George Russell has proposed a straightforward solution to address the increasing issue of track limits at certain Formula 1 circuits. During the Qatar Grand Prix, a total of 51 lap times were deleted, with only Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz, and Lewis Hamilton avoiding penalties. Drivers attributed this problem to the extreme heat inside their cockpits, with some describing it as torture. The combination of stricter track limits and mandated stint lengths due to safety concerns with the Pirelli tyres created a situation where drivers had to consistently push without respite. This is not the first time track limits have caused controversy this season, with the Austrian GP experiencing a high number of lap time deletions. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has even suggested that circuits could lose their place on the calendar if a solution is not found. Russell’s solution is to design tracks that do not allow drivers to go beyond track limits, citing Suzuka and Silverstone as examples where this problem is not as prevalent.
Source: RacingNews 365
