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F1 drivers call for run-off area rethink

Leading drivers have urged Formula 1 chiefs to rethink their approach to run-off areas at tracks, following the controversy caused at Turn 1 of the Mexican Grand Prix. Race leader Lewis Hamilton was able to short-cut the circuit and retain his lead on the opening lap after running wide, while Max Verstappen was later penalised for doing the same thing. Read Also: Ricciardo: Run-off areas making F1 drivers look bad With the incidents having sparked controversy and brought up fresh debate about consistency of the rules, a number of drivers believe that it could be time to change the approach to run off areas so there is much more of a deterrent from running wide. Daniel Ricciardo said:...
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