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Hamilton and Vettel query F1 2019 decision-making process

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have queried the decision-making process in Formula 1, suggesting that slower cars in 2019 won’t aid the quality of racing. Formula 1 chiefs agreed to tweak next year’s regulations to include a simplified front-wing, with a larger span, and low outwash potential, as well as a wider and deeper rear-wing. This was agreed upon in order to promote closer racing and increase the possibility of drivers being able to make overtaking moves. However, it will come at the expense of lap times, with Formula 1 Head of Technical Matters Nikolas Tombazis expecting the 2019 cars to be 1.5s/lap slower than their 2018 counterparts. When asked for his thoughts...
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