Antonelli says Austin layout adds to track-limit trouble
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Kimi Antonelli says Austin's tarmac and grippy green surfaces at some exits encourage drivers to use more of the track. During Friday practice, 207 laps were deleted for track-limit violations.
During Friday practice at the United States Grand Prix, 207 laps were deleted for track-limit violations. Kimi Antonelli said Austin's elevation changes and unusual wind in some corners make the circuit difficult. He also pointed to the amount of tarmac and grippy green surfaces at some exits, which can encourage drivers to use more of the track.
Antonelli said most violations stem from mistakes: a small lock-up can send a car wide. He added that the FIA was trying to widen the white lines.
Track limits have affected Antonelli himself. At the Singapore Grand Prix, he escaped a five-second penalty after Mercedes proved that one of his violations came after a technical issue with the brakes.
For FP3, Antonelli said it would be important to work out how far he could push in a corner without exceeding track limits.
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