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Ferrari admits clampdown cost engine performance

Ferrari has conceded for the first time that technical clarifications issued by the FIA has had an impact on its engine performance in the 2020 Formula 1 season. Ferrari held a power advantage over its rivals last year, particularly on single-lap pace, but was the subject of finger-pointing by opponents during the closing stages of the campaign. The FIA issued Technical Directives in a bid to clarify the regulations and in both pre-season testing in Spain and the double-header in Austria Ferrari lacked overall straight-line speed. Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has previously indicated that the draggy nature of the SF1000 was partly responsible, estimating that 70 per cent of its lap time...
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