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1st November 2016, 11:09 #1
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Gravel Traps
I think the US and Mexican GP's confirmed that we really need to bring gravel traps back into F1.
I am not quite sure on the reason why they were removed in the first place? Was it safety reasons? If so, I don't recall an incident with gravel traps causing a particularly serious accident that tarmac would have avoided. Even then, surely if the safety factor was an issue at certain corners, then the tarmac could be installed here, otherwise - at the second to last and final corners of US and the first corner in Mexico, what is the benefit to racing of tarmac run-off? Surely a gravel trap would be better.
Reasons for:
1) Penalizes the driver after making a mistake, either going off or running wide depending on corner profile
2) Looks spectacular / exciting with gravel dust into the air as the car goes across it
3) Keeps drivers from abusing track limits
Reasons against:
1) Safety - arguably? Certain corners only I would say.
2) Reduces cars in the field - I don't agree, we have regular races of 20-22 finishers now with increased realibility. Drivers making big mistakes should be penalized by a potential DNF absolutely.
3) Longer time to recover cars - we have the VSC now to counter-act that potential hazard.
Thoughts??Niente è vero, tutto è permesso
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