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Drivers back decision to lift fuel allowance for 2019
Formula 1 agreed last week to raise the fuel allowance from 2019, meaning each car will be allowed to start the race with 110kg of fuel, a 5kg increase on the current allowance. Although it might seem like a small change, it is believed 5kg is roughly the amount drivers are forced to save through 'lift and coast' or reduced engine power modes during the race, therefore the increase should allow them to push from start to finish. Speaking in Azerbaijan, Nico Hulkenberg said it was a move 'in the right direction', but warned other factors played a role in drivers not pushing flat-out for the entire race, such as tyres and reliability. 'It will definitely help the fuel...
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