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F1 teams still pushing for standard parts, says Brown

Formula 1 teams remain eager for the increased use of standard parts as a cost-cutting measure, according to McLaren executive director Zak Brown. As F1 embarks on the post-Bernie Ecclestone era, some focus is being put on bringing costs under control while making the racing better. The standardisation of parts has been discussed at length several times in previous years and Brown believes it would be a good way to reduce costs. However, he insists it would not be the answer to all of F1's problems and thinks it should instead become part of a wider plan that includes a budget cap. "There are some that think we should standardise some parts," Brown told Motorsport.com's sister...
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