avantman wrote: ↑15 Jun 2026, 10:21
FittingMechanics wrote: ↑15 Jun 2026, 09:36
For anyone wondering, Antonelli did get a 5s penalty after the race because he went off track 4 times. In the decision they explain that during the race they missed one of the off tracks and thus he was shown black and white flag after 4th offtrack instead of 3rd but that this does not excuse him.
So the team was right when they said he will get a penalty.
Track limit rule was the worst thing that happened to f1 over the past 20 years. F1 got lucky Kimi didn't win yesterday, only to give the trophy back to another guy after the podium ceremony.
Really, worst thing in 20 years?
I don't like the fact that you can have a violation and only find out about it afterwards. This is a problem, they should either automate the system or put a steward on each problematic corner. They had to do something because so many runoff areas have become asphalt and drivers can just go wide to go faster (or cut a corner).
If I had the power I would just require that the tracks have proper gravel or grass runoff areas (could be just fiirst 1-2 meters). Or alternatively maybe there is a "slippery" insert that could be placed next to the track at these areas if they want it to be interchangeable.
