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Reverse grids would force teams to address overtaking issues - Symonds

Williams technical chief Pat Symonds believes the introduction of a reverse-grid system would force teams to design overtaking-friendly cars, which could benefit the sport as a whole. Formula 1 bosses are set to meet this week to sign-off on new technical regulations for 2017, but there are concerns the new rules won't aid overtaking and the status quo will remain, albeit with the cars lapping slightly quicker. An idea to introduce a reverse-grid qualifying race on Saturday has been discussed, and although unlikely, Symonds believes it would provide enough of an incentive to force F1 designers to consider how their cars handle in the turbulent wake of another car and how...
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