Gravel traps can catch parts of a bike or rider and cause them to roll/tumble, which is almost guaranteed to cause more serious injuries than sliding across tarmac. Just as a recent example, Pol Espargaro suffered serious injuries at Portimão earlier this year after sliding into a gravel trap and getting hit by his own bike.
I know; which is why I think this whole situation is odd. That they were there initially and removed makes sense, cause Moto GP. That they will be brought back and Moto GP has no issues with it does not, especially in such a short time frame from when this became an issue and now that it is functionally resolved.
![[@tgruener] Aston Martin made sure their drivers wouldn't get any penalties before protesting. Also confirmation gravel traps will be fitted outside T9 and T10 at Red Bull Ring with avail from MotoGP.](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/acfb04dd-7048-4d7a-b9a6-b08e7e73931c.png){kind=link}
Gravel traps can catch parts of a bike or rider and cause them to roll/tumble, which is almost guaranteed to cause more serious injuries than sliding across tarmac. Just as a recent example, Pol Espargaro suffered serious injuries at Portimão earlier this year after sliding into a gravel trap and getting hit by his own bike.
I know; which is why I think this whole situation is odd. That they were there initially and removed makes sense, cause Moto GP. That they will be brought back and Moto GP has no issues with it does not, especially in such a short time frame from when this became an issue and now that it is functionally resolved.