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FIA considering Mexico track changes after corner-cutting row

Charlie Whiting says the FIA will consider making changes to Turns 1 and 2 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez after the controversy over corner-cutting during the Mexican Grand Prix. Red Bull's Max Verstappen was handed a penalty that cost him a podium finish after he went off track at Turn 1 when defending from Sebastian Vettel. The Dutchman cut across the grass and returned to the track ahead of Vettel after skipping the Turn 2 chicane. Lewis Hamilton had also cut through the grass at the start but, despite emerging with a big lead after his excursion, the Mercedes driver was not penalised. Whiting said on Thursday in Brazil that the FIA is likely to ask for changes to avoid a repeat of...
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