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Boullier expects 2017's F1 cars to "make fans happier"

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier is convinced fans will quickly come to love 2017's faster Formula 1 cars, despite concerns that the increase in downforce will not improve the racing. F1 teams have agreed for a revamp of the technical regulations for next year which will result in cars being wider, with better aerodynamics and bigger tyres. It is hoped that the tweaks will not only make lap times up to five seconds quicker, but will also make the cars much more difficult to drive. Boullier thinks that the challenge thrown down to drivers is one they will all relish – and the knock-on positive feedback from them will make everyone support the new cars. “I think generally it will be...
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