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FIA clamps down on ‘trick’ F1 fuel systems

The FIA has issued a clampdown on ‘trick’ fuel systems in Formula 1 that teams could be using to boost their performance, Motorsport.com can reveal. Despite an early season move to better measure fuel-flow rates, the governing body is still not satisfied that the situation is under control. It has been suggested that some teams could be gaining an advantage through clever engine management settings that boost fuel-flow rates for short periods of time – which could be of particular advantage in qualifying. There have been some claims that Mercedes and Ferrari have been exploiting this area to varying degrees since the start of the campaign – although neither team has broken the...
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