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Hamilton 'no fan' of new circuits and large run-offs

Lewis Hamilton has suggested that some modern Formula 1 circuits go too far in their approach to safety. Hamilton was talking about last year's season finale, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But he felt that Yas Marina Circuit was not alone in having massive run-off areas that impacted the quality of racing. “The FIA have done an amazing job [on safety]," Hamilton insisted. "But they’ve really got to stop with these run-off areas - you shouldn’t be able to cut a corner like you see." Hamilton said that that in the past, the element of danger meant that drivers has to weigh up the risks of their actions. "Of course you don’t want to crash, but if you go wide you’ve...
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