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FIA ease track limits after 125 offences

The FIA announced that the track limits at the Algarve circuit have been relaxed ahead of Saturday's final practice. Friday saw the Portuguese circuit host the start of its first-ever Formula 1 grand prix weekend, and it wasn't without controversy. Track limits were strictly imposed at Turns 1, 4 and 15. It led to a total of 125 lap times being deleted as the every single one of the drivers struggled to stay within the limits. Overnight the FIA decided to relax the limits. Making the announcement on Saturday morning, F1 race director Michael Masi confirmed that Turns 1 and 4 will now be governed by the red and white kerb with drivers being deemed to have exceeded the limits if they cut...
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