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Ricciardo, Horner demand deterrents after T1 furore

Daniel Ricciardo and Christian Horner have called on the FIA to consider re-installing gravel traps at certain corners to prevent drivers contentiously cutting corners without penalisation. Gravel traps have been a feature of circuits for several decades, but have been steadily phased out by newer or revised venues opting to replace them with tarmac run-off areas to limit the prospect of cars 'digging' in and flipping, allowing cars to brake more easily before the barriers and speed up the process of car retrieval. It is also favoured by circuits that host motorcycle racing events. However, in a year that has seen track limits become a frequent talking point amidst concerns drivers aren't...
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