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Formula 1 is to discuss changes to the cars in a bid to avoid further grass fire problems over the remainder of the 2025 season.
Formula 1 officials are currently in discussions regarding potential modifications to the spark-inducing skid blocks in order to prevent future grass fire incidents for the rest of the season. The recent Japanese Grand Prix was significantly affected by sparks generated by cars, leading to dry grass fires around the track. Despite extensive measures taken by the FIA, sessions had to be halted five times during the Suzuka weekend. Concerns have been raised about the behavior of titanium shards from the skid blocks when they come in contact with the ground, which has led to grass fires during races. To address this issue, there is a proposal to switch to steel alloy skid blocks for certain races with a high risk of fires. Teams will vote on this proposal at the next Formula 1 Commission meeting, with a tentative list of races where steel blocks will be mandatory for safety reasons.
