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'Like a taking-off ramp'

Worried Formula One drivers slam decision to beef up kerbs around Monaco GP circuit

FORMULA ONE  drivers have slammed the decision to beef up the kerbs around the Monaco circuit.

Track bosses have made tweaks to the kerbs to stop drivers from getting an advantage by running over them.

F1 drivers are concerned about the kerbs on the Monaco's GP circuit
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F1 drivers are concerned about the kerbs on the Monaco's GP circuitCredit: EPA

However, some fear the measures are too extreme and could cause accidents.

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French driver Romain Grosjean said: "That big yellow thing, don't touch it when you are in a Formula One car. It looks like a taking-off ramp."

Lewis Hamilton added: "We come in there at quite some speed. Last year, Max Verstappen clipped it and it sent the car off, so I am not quite sure why they've made it bigger.

"It did not need to bigger, so I can't really comment I don't know why they've done if it's dangerous or whatever, we will see."

Lewis Hamilton is amongst those who have raised concerns
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Lewis Hamilton is amongst those who have raised concernsCredit: EPA
Track bosses have made tweaks to the kerbs to stop drivers from getting an advantage by running over them
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Track bosses have made tweaks to the kerbs to stop drivers from getting an advantage by running over themCredit: Getty Images
Max Verstappen...clipped a kerb last year and it sent his car off
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Max Verstappen...clipped a kerb last year and it sent his car offCredit: Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton...'not quite sure why they've made it bigger'
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Lewis Hamilton...'not quite sure why they've made it bigger'Credit: Getty Images

Fortunately, there were no incidents during Thursday's two practice sessions.

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