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Whiting doubts F1 can have simpler rules

Whiting doubts F1 can have simpler rules Charlie Whiting has played down moves to dramatically simplify the F1 rulebook. F1's decision-making Strategy Group, featuring Bernie Ecclestone and the teams, met in Geneva this week and vowed to push the FIA to slash the rules that penalise drivers for their racing style. But F1 race director Charlie Whiting said he doubts a simple rule book, like that seen in the 70s and 80s, can be achieved. 'Unfortunately I think the whole sport has become more complex,' he said. 'All the rules on driving could be summed up with: drivers must drive safely. But when you have a simple rule like that, you are continually asked exactly what does that mean? Can we...
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