As the FIA continues to crack down on drivers exceeding track limits, race director, Michael Masi has taken a dramatic step at Monza. Drivers will often run wide as they exit the famous Parabolica in order to carry as much speed as possible on to the pit straight that follows, the tactic having become almost common place since the previous gravel run-off was replaced by asphalt, thereby almost encouraging drivers to take advantage. However, in a bid to prevent drivers taking advantage, on Friday night Masi issued a new directive. 'A lap time achieved during any practice session or the race by leaving the track (all four wheels over the white track edge line) on the outside of Turn 11 will...
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