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F1's safety car could become driver-less in the future

Formula 1's safety car could become driver-less in the future as part of an effort to promote autonomous technology, the FIA has revealed. While motor racing's governing body is determined to ensure that drivers remain a key element of F1's attraction, some thought has been given to showing off autonomous technology through other elements of a grand prix weekend. In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Marcin Budkowski, the head of the F1 technical department, suggests that a driver-less safety car would be a good way of proving automotive advances without detracting from the show. When asked by Motorsport.com about what impact autonomous cars could have in F1, Budkowski said:...
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