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Grid penalties keeping Formula 1 fair - Force India

Grid penalties for engine or gearbox infringements keep costs down and allows for a more level-playing field in Formula 1, says Force India chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer. F1's sporting boss Ross Brawn said ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend that F1 chiefs are pushing for an end to grid penalties because the system has got out of control. In Italy, nine of the 20 drivers had penalties, following engine or gearbox changes, meaning the grid looked dramatically different to the final qualifying timesheet. "If we had an unlimited amount of money, I'd agree with Ross," said Szafnauer. "Let everyone spend what they want. Then it's a whole different formula. "But...
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