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Whiting refuses request for grid practice starts

The FIA's technical delegate Charlie Whiting has refused a request from several drivers during their meeting on Thursday in which they asked for permission to practice their starts on the grid. The reason for the request stems from changes to the grid which sees the first 11 slots featuring 'drainage grooves' which was highlighted by several drivers during Thursday's track walk. Positions 12 to 22 don't feature the grooves and therefore may be at a disadvantage should it rain on Sunday, or an advantage should it remain dry, as the contact patch is greater allowing for better grip. Jean-Eric Vergne, when asked by The F1 Times whether he intended to raise the matter with Whiting,...
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