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Drivers criticise Formula 1 radio ban

Mercedes engineers were unable to help Lewis Hamilton fix his mechanical issue due to the radio ban Formula 1 drivers have heavily criticised the restrictive radio regulations after Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen were both hampered by the new rules in Baku. Hamilton fell foul of the FIA’s new radio regulations when his Mercedes suffered a lack power due to its engine being in an incorrect switch setting. The reigning world champion asked his engineers on several occasions for advice to fix the issue, but was unable to receive help due to the new-for-2016 radio ban. Ferrari’s Raikkonen also found himself in a similar situation during the race when he asked for help from his engineers...
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