The personal WhatsApp group of Formula 1 motorists ended up being a hotbed of animated dispute on Thursday amidst aggravation over the Monza track modifications.
As the truth of adjustments made to the kerbs at the historical Italian Autodromo ended up being clear, F1 motorists concurred among themselves that the brand-new flat styles were an action in reverse.
Maybe of even higher inconvenience to them was the reality that they, through the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), had actually not been spoken with about things ahead of time so had no input into what has actually been done.
Rather, Monza chiefs had actually pressed on alone with modifications to the historical place that look set to totally modify the nature of the circuit– and not in a manner that motorists believe is much better.
GPDA chairman Alex Wurz verified that there had actually been conversations on the chauffeurs’ WhatsApp group throughout Thursday about things, and a prevalent belief that much of Monza difficulty had actually gone.
“Yes, we discussed the modifications today in our chat group,” he informed Motorsport.com. “And whilst I have actually not driven the brand-new kerb design in Monza, the old kerb circumstance at corners like Ascari was such a gratifying accuracy work for chauffeurs.
“As track designer I would have declined cash to alter those kerbs. They did not appear hazardous to me and have actually been an important part of the track’s character.
“Ok, it’s the exact same for everybody however it is not the very first track which lost character going to basic kerbs. The exact same occurred in Brazil, which had its own sweet techniques with the kerbs.”
Alex Albon, Williams FW45
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What the chauffeurs do not like about the brand-new kerbs
While the high kerbs at Monza have actually tossed up some debates and occurrences in the past, the agreement from motorists was that changing them with more flat kerbs is not an excellent relocation.
That is since the previous kerbs had their own special character, that made the Ascari chicane in specific a good difficulty.
Wurz continued: “It is tough to describe, however the special kerb Monza had there suggested that simply a couple of millimetres’ distinction in positioning the cars and truck indicated you had understeer or oversteer, due to the fact that the little water drain dip got the front tire or it did not.
“As a motorist you had fun with that, and guy was it cool to accomplish. It was matching the Monza track with its design, nature and special character.”
Mercedes chauffeur George Russell stated: “The kerbs through Ascari, before they were really distinct to Monza.
“You had a little a drain that fell about 10cm, then it returned up, and you might simply poke your inside wheel through these drains pipes. It constantly produced a renowned image. You saw cars and trucks wandering through the corners with the within wheel simply dipping into this drain.
“Now they are dead flat,