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F1 proposes better Brazil security as 21-race calendar announced

Formula 1 bosses have proposed new security measures following a series of dangerous incidents at this year's Brazilian Grand Prix. The most serious case came when Mercedes personnel were robbed at gunpoint on a road leaving the Interlagos track in Sao Paulo. Governing body the FIA has "strongly urged" the implementation of a new security system for next year's race. It involves an independent security expert and better police communication. The proposal, drafted at a meeting of F1's legislative body the FIA World Council, makes no mention of what might happen if the Brazil organisers fail to act. The race is not listed as provisional on the 2018 calendar which has now been...
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