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Teams fail to agree on rule changes for 2016
A meeting among Formula One teams, the FIA F1 commission and Bernie Ecclestone has resulted in a status quo for the sport, rejecting all major rule changes ahead of 2017. Among the proposals was a bespoke 1000bhp engine suggestion as many feel the need for more spectacular cars that are more difficult to handle for the drivers. A return to wider cars in 2016, as suggested by Red Bull Racing and McLaren has been postponed until further notice while Ferrari's very own proposal for more spectacle and noise was quickly binned as well. At the same meeting, a further discussion on cost cutting was quickly rejected by the major teams, with one negotiator reportedly saying 'we are in the sport to...
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