The FIA plans to increase the use of the electronic policing of track limits in order to kerb drivers taking liberties and gaining possible unfair advantages. During the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, there was one such loop at the top of Radillion to prevent drivers cutting the kerb, effectively straight-lining the corner for more speed up the Kemmel straight. It was set for use across the entire weekend including the practice sessions with lap times threatened with deletion should the loop be activated. Despite this, Formula 1 Race Director Michael Masi confirmed no driver set of the loop during the entirety of the race weekend. He also confirmed the usage of the electronic loop will be...
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