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Melbourne organisers 'open-minded' in search for overtaking fix

Other than the fiasco that was N's coverage of the season opening Australian Grand Prix, and Sebastian Vettel's fortunate use of the VSC rules, one of the main talking points at the end of the Melbourne weekend was the lack of overtaking, officially recorded at just 5 passes over the whole 58 laps. While the aerodynamically aided elephant in the room is being ignored - at least until 2021 - race organisers in Melbourne have admitted to being open-minded in terms of how the track itself might best ease the problem. Though the very nature of the circuit, which is located in a public park in the city, means track changes are limited, officials are willing to consider practical suggestions....
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