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Max: ‘Quali mode' ban good, but not reason for deficit
Red Bull's Max Verstappen believes it would be 'good' for Formula 1 to ban engine 'qualifying modes', but doesn't think they alone are behind Mercedes' pace. The FIA have sent a letter to teams which outlines their intentions to ban the short-term performance boosts known as 'qualifying modes'. Some reports suggest that ban would come into effect from next season, but others are saying it could be active as of the Belgian Grand Prix in two weeks' time. Of all the teams Mercedes would likely suffer the most from such a ban, and already Lewis Hamilton has called it an attempt to slow Mercedes down. But if teams are forced to run the same engine settings in qualifying and in the race, then...
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