Red Bull Ring - Track Limits

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by chillibowl

Not really saying I’m against gravel or for prioritizing commercial/entertainment concerns…it’s more of an issue with handing out f1 equivalents of red cards for relatively minor mistakes I do think there is a sporting argument to be made against overly penalizing track limits….in this case particularly when hard racing is going on.

Dont know what the answer is, but I certainly dont think it’s as clear cut as others.

Surely this is now different to saying that drivers on public roads should be penalised for driving on side-walks (pavements in the UK). We have raised curbs that mark the limits of the roadway in the same way that racing tracks have designated markings that mark the extremes of the racing area. If drivers go over those places, then they should expect a penalty; likewise, if they force another driver to exceed those areas, then they should also expect to receive a penalty.