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Ross Brawn wants rid of 'unpopular' shark fins and T-wings

Ross Brawn, Formula 1's newly-appointed managing director of motorsport, has said he would like to see the shark fins and T-wings addressed in the regulations, as he feels they 'spoil' the look of the 2017 cars. Shark fins have made a return this season due to the lower rear-wings, whilst T-wings have sprouted at the rear of the car thanks to an opening in the regulations and a need to condition airflow running over the rear-wing. Brawn, although happy with the overall look of the new cars, believes these two appendages must be addressed as soon as possible, though admitted it's common for unusual items to pop up with major regulation changes. 'As a racing car, it looks...
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