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F1 poised to raise fuel limit for 2017

Formula 1 teams will discuss next week the idea of lifting the sport's 100kg fuel limit for 2017 in a bid to ease concerns that new regulations may not allow drivers to race flat out. The Strategy Group and F1 Commission are to meet at Biggin Hill next Tuesday to make a final decision on the 2017 car revamp that is aimed at cutting lap times by up to five seconds. While the aerodynamic regulations have already been set – and only a last-minute majority vote will be able to change them – other aspects have yet to be settled. Sources have revealed to Motorsport.com that, as part of the discussions to finalise the 2017 rules, a plan has been put in place to ensure that the new generation...
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