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Outside Line: Three-Car, One-Car and Customer Teams Part I

An idea that is once again being bandied about with the recent turnover in young drivers, three-car teams are once again in the news. Are they a viable solution, or a pipe dream? To find an answer, first we must go back to F1's early days… 78 years into Formula 1's existence, right now might be the worst time ever to be a young driver. Both the amount of competition, and the number of seats themselves, means only a select few ever actually get to take part in a grand prix, and that's as likely to be down to one's financial backing as it is their outright performance. Even when you get there, you can do most everything right and still lose your seat if your team's finances take a...
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