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F1 champions back return to refuelling

Formula 1 world champions have backed a proposed return to refuelling in 2017 if it makes cars faster and races more exciting. The plan was given the go-ahead at a recent Strategy Group meeting but has yet to be approved formally by the sport's governing body. However the five world champions still competing all expressed approval when asked ahead of Sunday's showcase Monaco Grand Prix. 'Obviously as a driver, if you go faster, which you do when you refuel the car, it's better. So I appreciate the decision,' commented Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, a four times champion with Red Bull. Jenson Button, the 2009 champion, added: 'You obviously have the safety aspect — the reason we went...
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