Race control will now monitor track limits at Turn 5 Formula 1 teams have been advised that race control has changed its stance on track limits following the opening day of the Portuguese Grand Prix. Ahead of the weekend, FIA race director Michael Masi confirmed that officials would be monitoring the exits of Turn 1, 4, and 15. Following Friday’s two 60-minute practice sessions, the exit of Turn 5 has now been added to that list. Note 21.3 in Masi’s updated notes to teams states that “the track limits at the exit of Turn 5 are defined as when no part of the car remains in contact with the red and white kerb.” Turn 5 is the left-hand hairpin at the end of the back straight, which...
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