The FIA's narrow gravel strips to curb track limit offences at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix appear to have wider implications on how drivers approach qualifying
Following a calamitous 2023 edition overshadowed by penalties and investigations, Formula 1's latest track limits solution in Austria got off to a solid start. Last year the Red Bull Ring's final two corners caused huge problems by featuring an all-tarmac run-off that didn't punish drivers for going wide, with FIA race control flooded by track limits violations.
And while other factors could help explain the generally slower lap times, Isola suggested track limits could have had an effect. 'Lap times were slightly slower than last year,' he said. 'We are talking about two tenths of a second and this is maybe due to the new gravel traps. 'Drivers are obliged to respect track limits, otherwise they lose time. So maybe this is an interpretation of the reason why they are slightly slower than last year.
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