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FIA to review helmet design rule after driver backlash

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has confirmed the FIA will review the regulation limiting the number of helmet designs drivers can use each season for 2020. Daniil Kvyat was prevented from running a new helmet design for his home grand prix in Russia last weekend after he was deemed to have already used his one ‘joker’ change for the season at the Italian Grand Prix. Drivers are only allowed to make one “substantial” change to their design each year in order to aid recognition in the cockpit, with the rule limiting changes initially being introduced in 2015. Kvyat called the ruling a “joke” and was supported by his peers during the drivers’ briefing on Friday, with many...
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