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Vettel: New qualifying goes against F1's DNA

Sebastian Vettel has spoken out against Formula 1's new elimination qualifying system, saying it goes against the sport's DNA. The FIA finally approved on Friday plans for a knock-out format to come into force at the Australian Grand Prix, following days of uncertainty about which rules would be in place for the season-opening grand prix. But in the wake of drivers telling the FIA that they were not happy with the plans for a late shake-up to qualifying, Vettel has gone public about his unhappiness with the situation. Although he does not go as far as some drivers and suggest that F1 is facing major problems, he does think some elements need improving. "I don't think F1 is broken. In...
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