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Mercedes dominance has diminished F1 excitement - Vettel

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has warned that Formula 1 risks losing its roots because of over-complicated rules which not only confuse fans, but create an unfair playing field which leads to dominance and therefore drives fans away. The German highlighted several factors which he identified as problem areas, including the rise of technology and complicated rules which have made the car a greater influence than ever before, casting a shadow over driver skill. 'I think the sport should be in the spotlight and it should be about which driver is the fastest,' Vettel is quoted by his official website. 'Today the car plays an important role, like it did in the past....
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