Formula 1 drivers have been warned that they will have their lap time deleted should they run wide through Turn 19 at the Circuit of the Americas.
The medium-speed Turn 19 left-hander features a wide exit kerb, beyond which is a green strip of painted tarmac, inviting drivers to run wide and gain a potential speed advantage.
But they have been warned to stick to within the track limits or their lap time will be erased.
“If a driver crosses the kerb on the exit of Turn 19 during qualifying and, as a result, no part of the car remains in contact with the red and white section of the kerb, the lap time of the driver concerned will be deleted by the stewards,” read the updated event notes published on Saturday.
“During the race a black and white flag will be shown to any driver who clears the red and white section of the kerb three times, any further occurrence will then be reported to the stewards.
“Each time any car clears the red and white section teams will be informed via the official messaging system.”
