Within the round-up: The USA Grand Prix prompted some drivers and commentators to induce the Circuit of the Americas to put in extra gravel traps, however Max Verstappen isn’t satisfied that might be the most effective answer.
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Gravel traps is probably not proper for Austin – Verstappen
Oscar Piastri, who was one among 5 drivers to obtain penalties for infringements associated to trace limits final weekend, urged the Austin observe operators to vary the run-offs to cut back the variety of controversial incidents which happen, as different venues have accomplished efficiently. “The simplest bit could be simply put gravel there and nobody’s going to go off,” he mentioned.
Nonetheless Verstappen doubts that might be a sensible answer for the observe which additionally hosts a spherical of the Moto GP world championship. “It’d assist, however we have now to take care of bikes as effectively that race right here,” he mentioned. “They don’t just like the gravel, so then you must take away it once more,” he added, referring to the answer used on the Crimson Bull Ring.
Verstappen additionally identified newbie drivers who use the circuit could not need gravel traps. “Folks spinning off, after all, on observe days, you could have newbie drivers, skilled drivers. It does price some huge cash when you must try this, and never each observe can try this all year long.
“Sure, it might work, however alternatively, I’m unsure how sustainable that’s for the season.”
Macau Grand Prix entry checklist introduced
The Macau Grand Prix promoters have printed the entry checklist for this yr’s version of the race, the primary time it will likely be run to Method Regional European laws.
Ferrari Driver Academy member Dino Beganovic would be the highest-ranked driver from this yr’s FIA Method 3 championship on the grid. His fellow FDA members Tuukka Taponen and James Wharton, who each debuted in F3 late this yr, can even take part. No place has been introduced for Ferrari-backed Method Regional European champion Rafael Camara, although two seats are but to be crammed.
Crimson Bull Junior Staff members Oliver Goethe, who took the Method 2 seat vacated by Franco Colapinto earlier this yr, and Enzo Deligny have additionally entered. McLaren juniors Alex Dunne and Ugo Ugochukwu are additionally among the many confirmed drivers.
Different notable names on the checklist embody Rintaro Sato, son of ex-Method 1 driver and two-times Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato, and this yr’s Italian and UAE Method 4 champion James Wharton.
Zagazeta strikes to DAMS in F3
FIA Method 3 newcomers DAMS have confirmed Mathias Zagazeta as their first driver for the 2025 season. Zagazeta scored a single win throughout his rookie season, within the partially-reversed grid dash race at Silverstone.
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