F1 car changes under discussion to prevent more track fires

F1: Nothing's changed, says Leclerc

Upgrades haven't helped Ferrari, as 'disappointed' Charles Leclerc insists that nothing's changed. In Bahrain came the much anticipated new floor, followed, this week, by further upgrades including a new rear wing. However, finishing fourth... More »

F1 car changes under discussion to prevent more track fires

Formula 1 is to discuss changes to the spark-inducing skid blocks in a bid to avoid further grass fire problems over the remainder of this season.The recent Japanese Grand Prix was heavily impacted by sparks thrown off the cars at various corners igniting dry grass that surrounded the track.Sessions had to be stopped a total of five times over the Suzuka weekend – and it went all the way up to Q2 despite various preventative measures that had be…