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F1 to ‘strictly limit' shark fins, T-wings

Shark fins and T-wings could be a thing of the past next season with Formula 1's Strategy Group taking steps to 'strictly limit' the use of both in 2018. This year loopholes in the regulations allow for the return of the shark fin on the back of engine covers while the T-wing has proven to be a popular aerodynamic design with the teams. However, neither design has gone down well with motor racing fans, or even some team bosses – especially after Valtteri Bottas' T-wing caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to Max Verstappen's RB13's floor. Next season both could fall by the wayside. 'Changes in the regulation boxes around the engine cover have been made so that designs...
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