RaceFans Round-up: Gravel traps may not be right for Austin

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Gravel traps is probably not proper for Austin – Verstappen

Oscar Piastri, who was certainly one of 5 drivers to obtain penalties for infringements associated to trace limits final weekend, urged the Austin monitor operators to vary the run-offs to scale 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.

Nevertheless Verstappen doubts that might be a sensible resolution for the monitor which additionally hosts a spherical of the Moto GP world championship. “It’d assist, however we’ve to cope with bikes as nicely that race right here,” he mentioned. “They don’t just like the gravel, so then it’s a must to take away it once more,” he added, referring to the answer used on the Pink Bull Ring.

Verstappen additionally identified novice drivers who use the circuit could not need gravel traps. “Individuals spinning off, in fact, on monitor days, you will have novice drivers, skilled drivers. It does value some huge cash when it’s a must to do this, and never each monitor can do this all year long.

“Sure, it could work, however then again, I’m undecided 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 is going to 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, may also take part. No place has been introduced for Ferrari-backed Method Regional European champion Rafael Camara, although two seats are but to be crammed.

Pink Bull Junior Crew 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 embrace 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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