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F1 may ban ‘no sidepod' concept for 2023

Mar.18 Formula 1 should consider clamping down on Mercedes'-style ‘no sidepod' innovations for 2023 and beyond. That is the view of Jan Monchaux, the technical boss at Alfa Romeo. Mercedes' radical layout, including a controversial sidepod ‘top' for the side mirrors that is arguably an aerodynamic wing, has been given the green light for 2022. But talks are already underway about how the sport should proceed in the future. 'I don't think the regulations would allow you to have no cooling in the sidepods at all. That's not the intention,' Monchaux told Auto Motor und Sport. 'There will definitely be a discussion with the FIA and the teams as to whether we want to allow someone...
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