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Hamilton backs new Formula 1 race start rule

Lewis Hamilton has thrown his support behind a new rule which will make race starts harder by limiting the information between driver and engineer, whilst putting the driver in control. At present, much of the start procedure is set by the team, whilst the driver is given information during the pit to grid and formation laps about what he can do to improve his getaway. That will be banned from the Belgian Grand Prix in August as part of a plan to make the cars harder to drive, whilst making the starts slightly less predictable. It's a rule which the current world champion is in favour of as it puts him in control. "I guess it depends how they go about doing it. I'm happy - the more...
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