Hungary for change

(21-Oct-98) - Hungary could lose its Grand Prix if it cannot prove that it
can prevent the crowd invading the track at the end of a race.

The FIA fined the race organisers US$1million following the track invasion
at this year's race. Seventy-five per cent of the fine has been suspended
but will become instantly payable if there is another track invasion in
1999 or 2000.

This year, the crowd invaded the race after the first and second-placed
cars had crossed the line, some drivers were forced to take action to avoid
spectators, Tora Takagi spun as a result.

The FIA has demanded that the organiser draw up a "complete plan
detailing how it will prevent such events occurring in the future".

If Hungary fails to meet the criteria, first reserve Argentina would fill the breach.

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