For the second round in succession, following on from the Qatar GP when 51 lap times were deleted in the main race, track limits have once again been firmly on the agenda.
High Number of Lap Times Deleted
In the uncompetitive FP1 session on Friday at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, when drivers were not necessarily pushing flat out, a staggering 76 lap times were deleted. This highlights the severity of the issue.
FIA Responds to Complaints
As a result of the high number of deleted lap times, the FIA have taken notice and made some tweaks to the track limits ahead of the F1 US GP, following complaints from teams and drivers. This shows that the sport’s governing body is committed to addressing the concerns raised by the participants.
Unfair Advantage and Safety Concerns
Track limits are key to ensuring fairness and safety in motorsport. By defining the boundaries within which drivers must stay, it creates a level playing field and prevents any unfair advantage from being gained by cutting corners or exceeding track limits.
In this case, drivers exceeding the track limits led to their lap times being deleted. This ensures that all competitors adhere to the rules and regulations set out by the FIA.
Continued Scrutiny
The discussion around track limits is likely to continue as the season progresses. With drivers constantly pushing the boundaries to gain an advantage, it is important for the FIA to maintain a strict approach to track limits enforcement to ensure fair competition.
Ultimately, the aim is to strike a balance between allowing drivers to push their limits while ensuring safety and fairness are not compromised in any way.
As the F1 US GP gets underway, all eyes will be on how the revised track limits affect the outcome of the race. It remains to be seen if the tweaks made by the FIA will successfully address the concerns raised by the teams and drivers.