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Monaco Grand Prix's Swimming Pool kerbs beefed up

New kerbs have been installed on the Monaco Grand Prix layout's Swimming Pool complex, in a bid to deter Formula 1 drivers from cutting the corner.

The tight right-left chicane has been tricky to police, with drivers tempted to use the old speed bumps chasing extra lap time.

Introduced for Formula E's race on a shortened layout a fortnight ago, a new large yellow kerb has been placed on the apex.

A smaller speed bump now runs parallel to the exit wall until a point three metres from beefed up TecPro barriers, which will force any driver that runs wide to slow down before rejoining the circuit between the gap.

Drivers will also contend with a layout that has been resurfaced since the 2016 grand prix.

New asphalt has been put down from the final corner to the exit of Ste. Devote, between Casino Square and the entry of Portiers, from the exit of the Tunnel to the entry of the chicane, and from just before Tabac to after the Swimming Pool.

Zdroj: autosport.com