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Hamilton: "Don't hold your breath" for great F1 2017 racing

Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says fans shouldn't expect "fantastic racing" under Formula 1's new-for-2017 regulations. Hamilton has long voiced concerns that the new rules could make the racing worse in F1 – and the Briton appears to be even more convinced of that possibility following the three days of Barcelona pre-season testing so far. "The  issue is exactly the same as it was before," said Hamilton. "We’ve got all this downforce and we need more mechanical grip. We need better grip from these bigger tyres, and less downforce, whereas it’s gone the other way. "Let's hope the racing is fantastic, but don't hold your breath, I would...
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