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Drivers warned over Turn 8 in Austria

FIA race director Charlie Whiting has warned drivers they will be penalised if they constantly run wide at Turn 8 during the Austrian Grand Prix. A number of drivers had lap times deleted during qualifying having had all four wheels off the track on the exit of Turn 8 - the penultimate corner - as it can be quicker to carry more corner speed and run wide on to an asphalt run-off area. Ahead of the race, Whiting has informed all of the drivers that they will be reported to the stewards for going off at the exit if they gain an advantage or do it consistently. "During the race, any driver leaving the track on the exit of Turn 8 who appears to have gained a clear and lasting advantage by...
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