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FIA confirms new stance on moving under braking in F1

Formula 1 drivers have been told that any change of direction under braking to defend positions will now likely result in a punishment being handed out. As reported by Motorsport.com earlier today, F1 race director Charlie Whiting had vowed to issue a clampdown on the matter following heated discussion in Friday night's drivers' briefing. The matter had come up following unease by several drivers about the common tactic being used by Max Verstappen – which was highlighted again on the penultimate lap in Japan as he battled Lewis Hamilton. In revised event notes sent to teams ahead of qualifying for the United States Grand Prix, Whiting made it clear that he would view moving under...
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