Ahead of the 2024 Italian Grand Prix, the €21m-upgrade to the Monza circuit has generated intense discussion in the Formula 1 paddock. Drivers have voiced concerns about the impact of the lowered and flattened kerbs at the famous Ascari chicane, raising questions about track limits and the potential for the spectacle to be impacted.
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In a bid to resolve the ongoing issue of Formula 1 track limits, the Silverstone circuit has incorporated elements of the solution deployed at the Red Bull Ring, following its successful debut at the Austrian Grand Prix. The FIA’s new arrangement, which involves adding gravel and reducing kerb size, aims to prevent drivers from automatically running wide without consequence.
McLaren has sounded the alarm, cautioning that track limit infractions resulting from failed passing moves could deter drivers from attempting overtakes in Formula 1. The incident involving Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix highlights the need for the FIA to reassess its regulations to promote bold overtaking maneuvers.
In a bold move, the Red Bull Ring has implemented a revolutionary kerb and gravel trap solution to eradicate track limit issues in Formula 1. This innovative approach, developed in collaboration with the FIA, aims to provide a definitive resolution to the persistent problem that has plagued the sport.