F1 needs "simple" solution for track limits - Horner

The issue of track limits has become a big talking point in recent weeks, following controversial kerbs in Austria, disqualified times at Silverstone and then a Strategy Group push to abandon them all together for Hockenheim.

But after the FIA said having no track limits was 'impractical', a compromise was reached at the German Grand Prix where drivers were allowed to use the full kerbs at Turn 1.

Efforts are now being made to come up with a better policy for the rest of the season, and Horner thinks that there are really only two solutions that are good for fans: either a total clampdown or a complete lifting of restrictions.

He thinks the worst situation is where drivers are allowed to run wide at some corners but get punished for doing so at others.

"I think the problem is that you cannot take it corner by corner," said Horner when asked by Motorsport.com for his view on the matter. "My frustration is: come up with something simple.

"There is a white line that goes all the way around the circuit – and one very easy way of doing it is if you have all four wheels over that line, you are out. In other sports it seems to work, be it with a ball or a foot – whatever it may be.

"There is a reluctance to have done that, which is fair enough, but if there is a reluctance to do that then you have to allow the drivers to use what is there. You cannot have one rule for Turn 1 and another rule for Turn 17 - otherwise that is too confusing for us within a paddock, let alone for the fans.

"That for me isn't clear and we need to move away from. Either come up with something simple or let them do what they like."

Radio boost

One thing Horner is happy with, however, is the fact that F1's radio clampdown has been lifted.

He believes some interesting conversations broadcast at the German GP shows the new regulations should be good for fans.

"There certainly was a lot more radio action going on," he said. "Hopefully it put on a better show for the fans that get to hear a bit more of the tactics and what is going on between the car and the team.

"It is a team sport at the end of the day and I think that all being open and transparent is a good thing."