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F1 chiefs to hold key meeting over 2017 rules this week

The future of Formula 1 could become a little clearer this week with confirmation that F1 chiefs will meet on Wednesday to try to firm up planned rules changes for the 2017 season. A Strategy Group meeting held in May decided that 2017 would be the year of change. Refuelling, faster cars, wider rear tyres, greater aerodynamic freedom, higher revving engines and a reduction in weight were all agreed upon. However during various follow-up meetings, it became clear that support for some of the proposals wasn't as strong as initially thought, particularly that of refuelling. Therefore team bosses will meet again this week in an attempt to agree upon exact changes to move forward with the...
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