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Austrian GP organisers respond to FIA president's threat

Organisers of the Austrian Grand Prix appear undeterred by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem's recent warning that the race at the Red Bull Ring could be at risk of cancellation.  The issue of ‘track limits' and the numerous rulings on deleted laps during this year's Austrian GP, often delayed and resulting in confusion, has prompted concerns. Ben Sulayem's patience reached its limit after further incidents in Qatar. 'The solution is to improve the tracks,' the FIA boss stated emphatically. 'We had the same issue in Austria – it was 1200 (violations) there.  “I know some are resistant to it, but quite honestly, if they don't (improve), there is no race.  Want to...
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