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F1 has nothing to fear over 2017 rules - Alonso

Fernando Alonso says Formula 1 should have nothing to fear about overtaking being harder with 2017 cars, because history has shown that some of the greatest races were delivered when it was hard to pass. With F1's 2017 aerodynamic regulations having been signed off without changes following the latest team meetings this week, several drivers have voiced concerns about the new cars. They fear that the higher downforce machinery will make it harder to follow other cars, which will in turn making overtaking much more difficult. But in a week when F1 has been reflecting on the thrilling 2005 and 2006 San Marino Grands Prix, Alonso believes that the sport should not view it as completely...
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