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F1 approves ‘faster cars’ and ‘refuelling’ for 2017

F1 on Friday confirmed that things are changing for 2017. Earlier, media reports suggested that Thursday's meeting of the Strategy Group had resulted only in more dithering and indecision. In fact, a raft of changes has been agreed, with the intention of pushing them through the F1 Commission and World Motor Sport Council. In Friday's statement, issued jointly by the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone, it was said the need for change to address 'the current challenges that F1 faces' had been recognised. Most of the changes are for 2017, but already next year, teams will be given the choice to choose their own two compounds per grand prix weekend out of Pirelli's four-tyre range. Barely 24 hours...
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