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Bernie behind radio message ban
Bernie Ecclestone has raised his hand, revealing he is responsible for the new ban on drivers getting radio advice from the pit wall.
There has been a mixed reaction to the clampdown, which will come into force at this weekend's Singapore GP.
With drivers no longer getting some important information, such as brake settings, clutch settings and fuel saving numbers, some feel it could cause problems while others are happy to go it alone.
But if you ask Ecclestone, all 22 drivers are happy with the decision.
"The drivers are all happy it's gone. They drive the cars, they should know what's wrong and right," the 83-year-old told the BBC.
"They shouldn't have someone on the pit...
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