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Formula 1 risks becoming a ‘copying championship' – McLaren
Formula 1 is at risk of becoming a 'copying championship' devoid of real manufacturers if Racing Point's model becomes the norm, according to McLaren racing director Andreas Seidl. Racing Point has made no secret of the fact that its 2020 car is a copy of last years Mercedes and the move has paid dividends, with the team enjoying a strong start to the season. Whilst Racing Point insists it has broken no regulations by copying a rivals car – it did so from photos rather than confidential data – it is the subject of a protest by Renault. McLaren's Seidl admits he doesn't know the ins and outs of the protest and although doesn't believe Racing Point have cheated in any way, believes...
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