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2019 tweaks no ‘cure’ for F1’s overtaking issues

The aerodynamic tweaks to the Formula 1 technical regulations for the 2019 season should not be seen as a “cure” to the sport’s current on-track overtaking difficulties, according to CEO and chairman Chase Carey. Following complaints from drivers that it was difficult to tail cars ahead closely on-track due to the dirty air being produced, the FIA pushed through tweaks to the 2019 technical regulations in a bid to make it easier to follow and increase overtaking opportunities. The issue has been most evident in Australia and Monaco so far this season, with the lack of passes in the latter resulting in heavy criticism from drivers including world champions Lewis Hamilton and Fernando...
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