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FIA will enforce 'Cheat Loop' from Belgian GP qualifying

Formula 1 drivers have been told that the FIA will enforce its 'Cheat Loop' system from qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix - penalising any driver that cuts the track at Raidillon. Race director Charlie Whiting reminded teams on Saturday morning that drivers will be penalised if they gain an advantage by cutting Spa's Turn 4, the left hander at the top of Eau Rouge. A detection loop has been situated behind the kerb there, and it is triggered whenever a car runs with all four wheels off the track. The system has been labelled the 'Cheat Loop' on the official F1 timing screens, with several drivers having been detected of running wide there in practice. In updated notes sent to the teams...
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