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Whiting resists Strategy Group push for no track limit restrictions

FIA race director Charlie Whiting is resisting a push from the F1 Strategy Group to put a stop to penalties for track limits offences. The Strategy Group felt that drivers running over kerbs was good for the show, and that penalties were no popular. The FIA is believed to want more time to understand the implications of this before adopting a final stance. However, Whiting said he wants to keep track limits under control, and said there are fewer and fewer corners where drivers can gain an advantage. "It was proposed by some that we should take a completely relaxed view on track limits," he said today. "But I felt that was inappropriate. I think we should carry on doing what...
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