Ahead of last year's race, the FIA changed the track layout there to pull the barrier further away from the racing line – and instead placing a raised yellow kerb to mark the edge of the circuit (see bottom).

It meant drivers had more room from error on entry, as they could run across the kerb without risk of hitting the barriers.

The intention had been to keep the same design for this year but, following a meeting of F1 team managers on Wednesday evening, a change was agreed.

The yellow kerb on the inside has been removed, and instead the track will run right up to the barrier – with only red-and-white paint now distinguishing the edge of track limits (see top).

The changes will also make the corner slightly faster as it narrows the angle, straightening it up before the left hand section.