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Analysis: Did Mercedes conspiracy prompt fuel system clampdown?
Ferrari finished the Spanish GP further behind Mercedes than it had all season. Did the Italian squad updates not work as expected, or was it hindered by the fuel-flow rule clarification released ahead of the weekend? Jonathan Noble investigates Formula 1 loves a good conspiracy theory, and the Spanish Grand Prix rule clarification over fuel systems got tongues wagging about it being part of a behind-the-scenes technical battle between Mercedes and Ferrari. Ferrari's struggles in the race – where it finished further adrift than it had in any other grand prix this season – pointed to some big factor having hampered the team. And rather than the explanation being that their new update...
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