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FIA changes start lights set-up to account for Halo
The FIA has changed Formula 1's start lights set-up in order to alleviate drivers' fears that the halo could impair their visibility on the grid. FIA race director Charlie Whiting says a second set of lights has been installed in Melbourne at a lower height and five meters beyond the main ramp. The change has been made to help the visibility of drivers sitting towards the front of the starting grid. A mandatory height for the principal lights and the gantry structure has also been imposed for all tracks this year. The FIA will also allow drivers to conduct practice starts at the end of FP1 and FP2 on Friday to validate the new set-up. Overtaking gets a boost in Melbourne with third DRS...
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