F1 News: "Dangerous" Section Of Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Circuit Receives Complaint

The exit kerb at Turn 10 can cause cars to bottom out and crash.

Stake F1 driver Zhou Guanyu dreads a "dangerous" and "brutal" segment of the Jeddah Corniche circuit, renowned as the world's fastest street track. Zhou highlights the exit kerb at turn 10 as particularly problematic, causing drivers to bottom out and posing a significant danger.

Key Takeaways:

• Zhou Guanyu expresses concern about a hazardous section of the Jeddah Corniche circuit, particularly highlighting the dangers posed by the exit kerb at turn 10.
• The corner features a high kerb to deter track limit abuses but has resulted in various issues in past events, including Mick Schumacher's car-splitting crash for Haas in 2022.
• Safety adjustments have been made since the first race, with barriers relocated to improve visibility. Zhou also notes the importance of sector one for catching up with the car ahead, emphasizing confidence and rhythm in navigating its blind corners.

The corner in question features a high kerb, effectively curbing track limit violations, but it has led to various issues in past events. One notable incident was Mick Schumacher's car-splitting crash for Haas in 2022.

Several safety adjustments have been implemented since the first race, notably in the initial sector, which concludes after turn 10. Barriers were relocated to enhance drivers' visibility through the thrilling sweeping sections.

Speaking to the media, Zhou expressed his fondness for the track while talking about the danger at Turn 10. He told the media:

"I like this track.

"The only corner maybe I don't like so much is turn 10, that exit kerb is a bit brutal when you bottom out and it is quite dangerous.

"But in general it is really nice. It is more because of the grip, the tarmac. It is the best in terms of grip compared to the other circuits, very similar to the European tracks in some cases.

"It is nice that you can really push these cars to the limit on the high speed and it is a nice feeling.

"A bit more room than other street circuits and qualifying is very nice because of the flow in sector one, when you get it right, you really feel the difference."

Pointing out a specific section that aids in catching up with the car in front, he added:

"Sector one. The blind corners, if you have good confidence and rhythm, you can [gain] there.

"When you don't feel confident with the car in the high-to-medium speed corners, you will struggle in sector one.

"It's clear for us where the lap time is coming from and where you can really beat other teams and drivers, you have to commit to that first sector."

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