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Confusion and frustration over F1 track limit rules

Horner and Verstappen in conversation Drivers and teams were left puzzled and frustrated by the application of track limits rules during the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton won the race from Max Verstappen, despite the former finding a way through at Turn 4 with three laps to run. However, the Dutchman was deemed to have exceeded track limits and was instructed by his team to give the place back to the Mercedes driver. Heading into the weekend, FIA race director Michael Masi advised teams that track limits would not be monitored for lap time. That position changed following opening practice, where the exit of Turn 4 would be monitored, and lap times deleted if limits exceeded....
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