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FIA targets 'unnecessarily slow' driving

Other than track limits, the FIA is targeting the practice of driving unnecessarily slowly during qualifying in order to create a gap to the car ahead. Over the last couple of seasons the practice has led to a number of near misses and also caused some drivers to fail to make the cut through to the next phase completely. However, this weekend, in his second set of race notes - before the cars have even hit the track - race director, Michael Masi cites a particular section of the track as was the case in Sochi last year. While the practice hasn't been an issue in Baku previously, it is understood that Masi is seeking to 'nip things in the bud'. 'Each Competitor and Driver is reminded of the...
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