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Grid penalties and DRS on chopping block

Ross Brawn has revealed that discussions are taking place in order to find a better solution to grid penalties and the use of DRS in Formula 1. With the increasing regularity of grid penalties, there is a constant criticism that a driver should not be punished for technical issues which are completely out of their control and that it only hurts the racing spectacle on a Sunday. Brawn conceded that grid penalties are 'massively unpopular' with teams and fans alike, and that system needs to be changed. 'I hate the fact that we're having to affect the racing because of the technical issues,' Brawn said in an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com. 'I know you can say if a car breaks down in...
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