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Monger crash lessons prompt F1 car changes

An FIA investigation into Billy Monger’s horrific F4 accident has led to F1 teams being told to modify their rear jacking points. The FIA's safety director Laurent Mekies sent a note to F1 teams telling them to modify their rear jack points for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, intimating that the design of the jacking point on the car Monger hit may have contributed to the severity of the accident. Mekies also confirmed that from now on F1 jack points would be inspected by the safety department.  Mekies wrote: “Following several front-to-rear incidents over the past months in various single-seater categories, the FIA would like all F1 teams to ensure that their rear jacking point...
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