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Plan to reduce Friday practices
Formula 1 is poised to reduce the number of practice sessions at grands prix next year. The sport's bosses are planning to run one session on Fridays rather than the current two, and hold it late in the afternoon. The idea is primarily that of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, who believes a later practice session would enable more people to attend after work. It is being presented as a cost-cutting move as part of a wider programme to help struggling teams. The plan would not only save on running costs - it costs about 1,000 euros a lap to run an F1 engine - but also reduce hotel bills as personnel could arrive at races a day later. It would also help teams and engine companies to comply with a...
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