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Drivers unimpressed with new Monaco kerbs

Romain Grosjean and Sergio Perez took a double look at new kerbs added around Monaco's Swimming Pool complex, and fear they could spell danger for drivers this weekend.

Monaco added a few changes to the circuit, mainly in the form of TecPro barriers lining Ste Devote, Casino, the chicane, Tabac and the Swimming Pool complex.

But a new kerb running parallel to the track and a kerb located on the inside of the left-hander at the Pool complex has drawn the attention of drivers.

"I don't really know why [they've done it] – maybe for the Porsche," said GPDA director Romain Grosjean.

"But the bigger yellow thing – don't touch it when you are in an F1 car! It looks like a taking off ramp.

"If you clip your front wing, it could take it [off] because you've made a small mistake and it will fly you straight into the wall.

"Before there was a big one [kerb] there, and taking it you were losing time anyway, so I was a bit surprised to see that."

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Force India's Sergio Perez was equally apprehensive of the change and the consequences in the event of hitting the new kerb.

"It is far too big," he said.

"I don't think there is a need to have such a big kerb. I think the one we had before was big enough and if you hit it it will send you to the wall.

"So I think this one will probably send you to the grandstand."

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.