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F1: Alternative skid plate material will not be mandatory
The FIA has said that it will not be mandatory for teams to fit steel skid blocks instead of titanium. As a result of the trackside fires at Suzuka in April, and last year's Chinese Grand Prix, which were caused by sparks thrown up from the titanium skid blocks underneath the cars, and which caused several red flags, at last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix teams trialled a steel alternative. Following the test, the FIA has said that teams may continue to use titanium but must be prepared to use an alternative material at certain events if directed. 'Titanium skid blocks will remain the mandated material for the remainder of the season,' confirmed an FIA spokesperson. 'However, teams are...
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