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Lotus: Engine map ruling won't slow us down

Lotus have dismissed claims that a recent ruling on new engine mapping settings for the 2013 season will have an affect on their pace. We reported that Renault - engine supplier to Red Bull, Lotus, Williams and Caterham - had sought clarification from the FIA on the matter of engine settings for the opening four races. Last season the governing body clamped down on the practice of 'off-throttle blowing' by specifying that teams must elect a standard 'map' from one of the four used during the opening four races. That rule, it has now been confirmed, also applies to the new season. Therefore a team must choose from one of the four from last season, to use this season, rather than starting...
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