Just days before the engines roar at the Austrian Grand Prix, the FIA, in collaboration with local organizers, has decided to introduce additional gravel traps
to the Red Bull Ring circuit in Spielberg, Austria. This move is part of a broader effort to improve safety while reducing penalty confusion for the event slated for this weekend.
Last year, the Aston Martin team raised concerns over the inconsistent application of rules, while Alpine’s Esteban Ocon faced a substantial impact on his ranking after receiving four penalties that cumulatively added 30 seconds to his race time, pushing him down to 14th place. The situation prompted a strong reaction from McLaren CEO Zak Brown, who stressed the importance of consistency and timeliness in race result announcements.
"I think there are a variety of ways to address it moving forward. What is most important is that when we have a mishap, we learn from it and we don't let it happen again. In response to these challenges, organizers have opted to install 2.5-meter-wide gravel traps at the exits of turns nine and 10. These are intended not only to enhance safety but also to reduce the number of post-race penalties by naturally deterring drivers from pushing the track limits.
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