Verstappen delivers ‘simple’ instruction to fix F1 concern

Max Verstappen has stated F1 can solve its concerns over racing rules by adding gravel traps to the edge of the track.

The F1 drivers held a meeting in Qatar to discuss racing guidelines following scrutiny over Verstappen’s aggressive manoeuvres on Lando Norris in the USA and Mexico.

George Russell revealed shortly after the meeting the drivers had come to an agreement regarding the removal of a current rule in the regulations.

The Mercedes driver also highlighted the upset roots from the extensive run-off areas present at the tracks – a comment Verstappen mirrored following discussions.

When asked what needs to happen for a driver to be able to overtake around the outside with being forced wide, Verstappen told media including RacingNews365: “It depends on the track and the shape of the corner. 

“I think overtaking in a low-speed corner around the outside is way more complicated than a medium-speed or a high-speed corner because that’s where most of the time, you carry momentum.

“When there is no gravel, you can just drive off the track without any consequences, normally.

“But at some tracks that we go to, you see either a clear overtake on the outside or people back out of it because you’re afraid to go into the gravel from the car on the inside or the outside.

“That already, I think, cancels out 90 per cent of our issues that we have nowadays.”

When it was pointed out to Verstappen that implementing such changes could take years of work, Verstappen’s viewpoint was unwavering.

“If you want less problems, you have to [add the gravel traps],” he said. 

“Of course, some tracks, they’re a bit more difficult than others – but how much do you want F1 to drive on your track? It’s as simple as that.”