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F1 gets green-light for major changes in 2016, '17

Formula 1 looks set for a radical overhaul in the next two years after the green light was given on Thursday to implement a major shake-up of the technical rules. A proposal for 1,000bhp engines, wider tyres and increased downforce were put forward on Thursday during a F1 Strategy Group meeting in Paris. The ideas were received well amongst the majority of teams and F1 bosses and the go-ahead has therefore been given, with in-depth research into what exactly needs to be changed the next step. The changes will be staggered in an attempt to ease any financial concerns, with the biggest changes likely to come in 2017. Next season could see wider tyres introduced and fewer aerodynamic...
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