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F1 protest threat hangs over Melbourne opener

The possible threat of protest is now hanging over next month's season opener in Australia. We reported a month ago that a dispute was brewing between F1 engine suppliers Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault. The dispute is about the protective covering on the top of Ferrari's turbo unit, weighing in at a crucial 3 kilograms lighter than the ones fitted on the Mercedes and Ferrari units. Mercedes and Renault argue that Ferrari's cover needs to be more substantial for safety reasons in the event of a dangerous turbo failure, but Ferrari's explanation was initially accepted by the governing FIA. Reportedly, Ferrari's setup mitigates the need for a heavier cover because the turbo shuts down at even...
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