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Spa to replace Raidillon tarmac run-off with gravel trap

Future changes to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit mandated by an upgrade to FIM eligibility will see the return of gravel at the current run-off area lining Raidillon. The death of 22-year-old Anthoine Hubert in last Saturday's Formula 2 feature race was the result of a series of an unfortunate sequence of events that unfolded on the exit of Raidillon. However, in the aftermath of the tragedy, many pointed to the corner's tarmac run-off areas as an element that only incites drivers to keep their foot down and fails to slow a car that has veered off course. Stewart: Hubert tragedy a 'wake-up call' for F1 Unfortunately, the strip of tarmac where Hubert was struck by the oncoming car of Juan...
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