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Formula 1 teams are to conduct tests with steel skids blocks at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix as the FIA pushes on with its idea to avoid grass fires
Formula 1 teams will test steel skid blocks at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend to prevent grass fires after issues at the Japanese Grand Prix in April.
Teams have been running their cars closer to the ground, leading to more sparks from titanium skid blocks igniting dry grass.
The FIA believes using steel skid blocks will reduce the risk of fires as the metal reacts differently and cools down faster than titanium.
There are concerns about the extra weight of steel skid blocks and their quicker wear compared to titanium.
If successful, the FIA may mandate steel skid blocks at grass-surrounded venues, impacting teams and potentially altering car setups.
